Common Tick Species on Long Island

              Blacklegged (Deer) Tick The female deer tick has a tear drop shape with a reddish-orange abdomen and solid black dorsal shield. The male is smaller and a uniform black in color. The nymph also has a tear drop shape, but is a dark brown to black in color. […]

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August 9, 2017

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Boater stranded at the breach – rescued!

By M. Borkowski At approximately 1:45 PM, while training rescue techniques and patrolling on the waver-runners, Captains Garrett Thibodeau and Pat Scribner noticed a boater stranded near the new inlet. The boater waved to Waverunner-Rescue-Unit and both lifeguards responded immediately. It was clear that the boater was in distress and needed help. It was a […]

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August 7, 2017

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Highlight Video from 2017 L.I. Lifeguard Championship

Highlight Video from 2017 L.I. Lifeguard Championship – Enjoy! We would like to extend our special, heart warming thank you to S.P. Alumni Brian Costello for putting together this AWESOME video, action-packed with numerous shots and angles throughout L.I. Championship tournament. http://www.YouTube.com/c/OutputTV

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August 4, 2017

Smith Point Wins 2017 Long Island Lifeguard Championship!!!

Here are the official Final Team Results: 1st place – Smith Point – 52 points 2nd place – Long Beach – 41 points 3rd place – East Hampton – 33.5 points 4th place – Jones Beach – 31 points 5th place – Fire Island – 28 points 6th place – Westhampton – 27 points 7th […]

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July 31, 2017

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2017 Smith Point Junior Lifeguard program

Thank you to all that participated in our Annual Junior Lifeguard Program. The Smith Point Junior Lifeguard program’s goal is to educate our Suffolk County Patrons and youth about ocean safety. Through ocean training, interaction and exploration, the Smith Point Junior Lifeguards gain: development of confidence, mental and physical fitness and respect for one another […]

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July 30, 2017

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Thank you Mike Newell!!!

We are pleased to announce the re-launch of our Smith Point Lifeguards website! After a few weeks of hard work and dedication, we are delighted to officially announce the re-launch on Friday, July 28, 2017. We would like to especially thank our super smart and crafty guy Mike Newell. He was able to rid the […]

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July 27, 2017

Smith Point Men, East Hampton Town Women Finish On Top At Annual Main Beach Lifeguard Tournament

Publication: The East Hampton Press and The Southhampton Press By Danielle Detore July 25, 2017 8:20 AM Updated Jul 25, 2017 2:23 PM Dressed in vibrant lime green bikinis and green shorts, the 2016 reigning National Lifeguard Champions of Smith Point made their presence known in East Hampton at the Main Beach Ocean Lifeguard Tournament […]

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July 25, 2017