Today marked the 19th anniversary of the TWA Flight 800 crash. The ceremony was held in the evening for family and friends of the victims at the memorial at Smith Point. The Paris-bound TWA Flight 800 had just taken off from Kennedy Airport when it exploded at 8:31 p.m. July 16, 1996 and plunged into […]
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On Thursday, July 16th, lifeguards from Mastic and as far east as Montauk competed in the East Hampton Main Beach Ocean Lifeguard Tournament. This annual event showcases the life-saving skills and athletic prowess of local lifeguards… Smith Point Lifeguards took second place. The competition’s events included the following: the distance swim, the distance run, the […]
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On Monday, July 27th, lifeguards from Hamptons and as far South as Rehoboth Beach Delaware will compete in the Long Island Lifeguard Championship at Smith Point Beach. This annual event showcases the life-saving skills and athletic prowess of local lifeguards… Where: Smith Point County Park Lifeguard Corps Joseph W. Dooley Long Island Ocean Lifeguard Championship […]
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Written by M. Borkowski Edited by T.A.C. Exit the water…. “Hey Lifeguard; I worked all day and I just got here… Why do I have to get out of the water at 5:30 PM? What a dumb rule.” We hear this comment from many patrons towards the end of our shift, just about everyday. Many […]
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Ryan Marshall, DelmarvaNow Teams from Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey and New York come to show off their patrol’s lifeguard skills and build camaraderie among lifeguards in the Mid-Atlantic region. Coming to their normal spot on the Rehoboth Beach, Teri Riggie noticed something very different Wednesday. It was the Buffalo, New York resident’s first vacation […]
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Stings from the Portuguese man o’ war may result in severe dermatitis, characterized by extremely painful, long, thin open wounds that resemble those caused by a whip,[16] but are not caused by any impact or cutting action, but rather irritating urticariogenic substances in the tentacles.[17][18] The Portuguese man o’ war is often confused with jellyfish, […]
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Source: www.patch.com A 7-year-old was taken to the hospital after being stung by the venomous creature Tuesday afternoon, police say. Shared By RYAN BONNER (Patch National Staff) Updated Date July 7, 2015 Moderation Two children were apparently stung by highly venomous Portuguese Man o’ War at Fire Island beaches Tuesday, according to Suffolk Police. One of the […]
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Source: www.protection1.com The start of summer is the perfect time to gather with family and friends for good food and fun times. This year, celebrate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in a safe way. Our 4th of July safety tips cover a few key summer safety topics to keep you and your family safe […]
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Understanding Tides Tide changes occur from east to west. Correlations between tides at two different points are neither exact nor consistent, but the map above will help you estimate the tide for your location. Keep in mind that storms or high winds may cause more extreme tides. In the table, the “feet” columns list how […]
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By Kyle Campbell Despite burning to the ground eight months earlier in one of the biggest Dune Road blazes in decades, the Cupsogue Beach County Park Beach Hut opened its doors on Friday afternoon for its 17th season at the county-run park. A temporary beach hut consisting of a 38-foot mobile kitchen parked alongside a […]
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