“Irene” – 8/28/2011, Category 1, Hurricane Originally published: August 28, 2011 6:59 AM Updated: August 28, 2011 7:38 AM By BY WILLIAM MURPHY and JENNIFER SMITH Tens of thousands were without power, trees toppled and streets flooded as Hurricane Irene barreled up the coast overnight and began lashing Long Island. The worst was yet to […]
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This time of the year, the Long Island beaches are packed with working on their tan. So what does it take to keep the swimmers safe? Sean Bergin goes on the job with lifeguards at Smith Point County Parks. They are considered by many to be the best lifeguards in the Country. With five of […]
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LIers relish time together at NYC Triathlon Published: August 8, 2011 4:18 PM By LAURA ALBANESE laura.albanese@newsday.com Ben Collins wheezed and sputtered with the burden of what he’d just accomplished – teetering noticeably against a railing while gasping “can I have a minute?” to the video camera in front of him at the New York […]
Read More Siebert takes 3rd at New York City Triathlon!
Chapter: POINTS: 1. Smith Point NY 153.25 2. Destin 124 3. Fort Lauderdale 75.5 4. Boca Raton 63.25 5. Delray Beach Ocean Rescue 58.25 6. Town of Palm Beach 18 7. Hollywood Beach 16 8. Wrightsville Beach 13 9. Fire Island Ocean Rescue 12 10. Lantana 10 11. Town of Hempstead NY 7 12. Vero Beach 6 13. Los Angeles City Lifeguard Assoc 0.5 CHAPTERS NOT LISTED ARE […]
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1.5.CUPSOGUE BEACH Why it’s great for kids : Because mom and dad will be interested, too. When it just has to be the Hamptons, this is a great choice. The miles-long drive from the bridge to the tip of Westhampton offers magnificent views of jaw-droppingly opulent this-must-be-the-Hamptons housing (come on a weekday, or you and the kids […]
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News Flash… (www.facebook.com) ….In my three hours on the beach, on a day when the surf was rougher, and the waves were bigger than I have ever seen on Long Island, I saw these heroes rescue three swimmers. With thousands swimming within the designated area the lifeguards are responsible for watching, these heroes spotted, ran […]
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Smith Point Lifeguards visit Guardian Angels of the 106th Rescue Wing. Mission: Pararescueman (PJ) are the recovery experts in the USAF’s Guardian Angel (GA) Weapon System. The mission of a PJ is to save lives and aid the injured. PJs are USAF operatives tasked to rescue, recover, and medically treat personnel in humanitarian and combat […]
Read More Smith Point Lifeguards visit Guardian Angels of the 106th Rescue Wing
I wanted to thank everyone who came out last night to the alumni party. It was great to see and catch up with all of you. We had 50 guards attend and raised over $1200 for the guys! Great job my fellow green men! Be sure to follow the page here for tournament updates and […]
Read More Smith Point 2nd Annual Alumni Party
16 x USLA National Lifeguard Champion 3 x World Record Holder – 45 years old and older: 4 x 200 Freestyle Relay Twice 4 x 100 Freestyle Relay Winner: Escape from Alcatraz Swim
Read More Charles Lydecker (Class of 1980) inducted into Smith Point Hall of Fame
