On March 8, 2025, strong winds caused several brush fires along Sunrise Highway in Suffolk County, Long Island. The fires spread quickly through areas like Center Moriches, East Moriches, Eastport, and Westhampton. Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency as the flames threatened homes, businesses, and important buildings like a chemical factory and an […]
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Today we honor the strength, resilience, hard work, commitment and brilliance of women all over the world. On this day of March 8th, the International Women’s Day, we celebrate the incredible contributions to our women lifeguards. They continue to motivate, empower and impress generations of our past, current and future Smith Point lifeguards!
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Working as a lifeguard is both rewarding and demanding, offering valuable life skills such as leadership, decision-making, and a strong sense of public service. These qualities often stay with individuals long after the job ends. Suffolk County Parks recruits ocean and stillwater lifeguards annually, beginning the process each January. Lifeguards are hired to work at […]
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Many people are familiar with the health benefits of exercise, but fewer realize the risk of skin infections in damp, warm environments like sweaty studios, unclean gym equipment, and communal showers. Conditions such as ringworm, athleteās foot, plantar warts, and impetigo are common but preventable. The American Academy of Dermatology suggests these precautions: If you […]
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š This season reminds us to pause and appreciate the blessings in our livesāfamily, friends, and shared moments of joy. May your day be filled with warmth, laughter, and delicious food.Ā
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The Smith Point Lifeguards would like to extends our deepest gratitude to all who have dedicated themselves to serve for our peace and freedom through military service. As lifeguards, we are inspired by their selfless commitment to protect lives on our beaches and in open waters. Happy Veterans Day, and thank you for your service!
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Hurricane Sandy at Smith Point.
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Looking ahead to 2025… Tentative 2025 season dates: July 6th, July 13th, July 20th and July 27th. Sundays onlyĀ fromĀ 8:15 am to 9:45 am. Each session will conclude at 9:45 AM. PleaseĀ arriveĀ atĀ 8:10 AMĀ each time. As you arrive, please check in at the lifeguard office with one of the Captains at Smith Point Beach or Meschutt Beach. […]
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Watch live as Hurricane Milton nears Florida’s west coast. Now an extremely rare and destructive Category 5 storm, Milton has wind speeds exceeding 160 mph and is set to bring devastating storm surges, torrential rain, and life-threatening winds when it strikes Wednesday night. Authorities are urging residents to evacuate or seek immediate shelter. Milton’s rapid […]
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced earlier this month she was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma, the most common type of skin cancer, affecting 3 million Americans every year. According to dermatologist across US, it is typically very slow growing skin cancers that rarely impact a personās health beyond the skin. Symptoms of basal cell […]
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