On August 16, people came together at Smith Point Beach to enjoy fresh Long Island oysters, delicious food, and perfectly paired beer and wine. Guests met local oyster farmers and chefs who work hard to bring these amazing shellfish to the table. The oysters weren’t just tasty—they also helped clean the water, protect sea life, […]
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8/14/25 @ 5 PM. Tropical Storm Erin, located 790 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands, has sustained winds of 60 mph and is moving west at 17 mph. Tropical Storm Watches are in effect for several islands. Erin is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by Friday, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and dangerous […]
Read More Hurricane Cat 5 – Erin
September 6, 20259AM Start Rain or Shine Smith Point County ParkParking Lot, Shirley, NY 11951 To register, please click here.
Read More 2025 Smith Point Bridge 5K Run for Literacy
Congratulations to Kate Ottman, Juliette Kristophel, Olivia Plummer, and Catherine from Virginia Beach on an outstanding performance at the USLA National Lifeguard Championship in California! Securing 7th place in the highly competitive Landline event. Competing against the best girl lifeguards from across the nation, our Smith Point ladies demonstrated remarkable strength and determination under pressure. […]
Read More Congratulations to Kate, Juliette, Olivia and Catherine
DATE: August 3, 2025PLACE: Smith Point County Park, Shirley, NY View Course MapsSwim | Bike | Run | Transition Sprint Triathlon SWIM: 500 MetersBIKE: 10.2 MilesRUN: 5 Kilometers Voted the #2 BEST Sprint Triathlon in the US by USA TODAY TOP TEN! The swim in calm Narrow Bay and flat, fast bike course are a great lead up to the run over the bridge for the […]
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Lt. Col. Sean Boughal, (Smith Point class of 1985) of the 106th Rescue Wing, based in the Hamptons, spoke about his team’s mission to perform rescue operations in Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. NewsdayTV’s Ken Buffa reports. The 106th Rescue Wing celebrates 50 years of lifesaving!
Read More Chaos in the Caribbean: A race to escape
The Smith Point Women’s Lifeguard Team had a great showing Wednesday night at Lido Beach. Competing in the sand and surf, our ladies showed off their strength, teamwork, and lifesaving skills. With multiple solid finishes, the team proved they are one of the best on the beach. The day started strong with the distance run, […]
Read More Smith Point Women’s Team takes 3rd place at the Town of Hempstead 2025 women’s lifeguard competition
After hearing about a big earthquake in Russia, some people might wonder if a tsunami could reach Long Island. The simple answer is no—a tsunami from Russia cannot hit Long Island. Here’s why: Most powerful earthquakes in Russia happen near the Pacific Ocean, in places like the Kamchatka Peninsula or the Kuril Islands. These areas […]
Read More Can a Russian Earthquake Send a Tsunami to Long Island?
Lt. Col. Viera (Smith Point Class of 1986) making a difference! An elite Long Island-based search and rescue team is marking 50 years of saving lives. Today, we take you into the darkness to revisit one of their most complex and daring missions. In 2017, under the cover of night and more than 1,700 miles […]
Read More Into the Darkness: A daring mid-ocean rescue mission
Lifeguard competitions are exciting and challenging events where trained lifeguards from local beaches and agencies come together to showcase their lifesaving skills and physical endurance. But first the 2025 Long Island Lifeguard Championship kicked off with a few award presentations. The first award of the morning was the Lifetime Achievement Award, presented to Jim McAllister. […]
Read More Smith Point Wins the 2025 L.I. Lifeguard Championship
