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In an unexpected reversal, the Trump administration on Monday granted permits to allow the Empire Wind Turbine project, being built south of our beaches, to resume and complete construction. Pile driving of the ocean floor is expected to resume in the coming days to...

Great news for walkers and beachgoers: the sidewalk east of the Main Beach entrance on Ocean Boulevard has been completely rebuilt. The new concrete is level, accessible, and ready for summer strolls. Huge thanks to the Town of Hempstead Highway crew for the fast...

The 2025 Summer Bocce League is just around the corner. Start getting your teams together as we gear up for the sign-up process. Please print out the sign up sheet located at the bottom of this page and bring it to the upcoming coaches meeting on June 12th at the...

The Point Lookout Civic Association is honoring one local graduating senior with a $1,000 Service Award—a celebration of outstanding community spirit and volunteerism. Who can apply: Graduating high-school seniors who live in Point Lookout What to submit A 250-word...

If you’ve noticed new work along Ocean Boulevard during your walks, here’s the story: the Parks Committee of the Point Lookout Civic Association is reclaiming and re-greening the dunes with native plants while removing the invasive species that weaken them. Last year...

The Town of Hempstead is actively recruiting certified lifeguards to staff its pools and beaches. Local residents are encouraged to apply. Four interview sessions are scheduled at Echo Park Pool in West Hempstead on the following Fridays: May 3 May 10 May 17 May 24...

Wildfires burning in New Jersey have led the New York State Departments of Health and DEC to issue an Air Quality Health Advisory for the entire Long Island region (Nassau & Suffolk) from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 25. The pollutant of concern is...

Earlier today, the Secretary of the Interior ordered Equinor to Stop all work on the Empire Wind Turbine Project currently being constructed in Federal Waters south of Point Lookout. NY Govenor Hochul has vowed to fight the Federal order to halt work, but at least for...

The Point Lookout Civic Association held a General Public Meeting on Thursday, March 20th, 2025. See below for the complete minutes and photo's from the event. Point Lookout Civic Association General Meeting March 20, 2025 Rec Hall, Point Lookout. 50 members attending...