Northport
– The Town of Huntington is offering free skin cancer screenings performed by
board-certified dermatologists from Huntington Hospital Northwell Health at
Crab Meadow Beach on July 13.
“Getting
a skin cancer screening is very important for your health,” said Supervisor
Chad A. Lupinacci. “It is always a good idea to get your skin checked, I thank
Huntington Hospital Northwell Health for collaborating with the Town to provide
this critical prevention service for free.”
Crab
Meadow Beach is located at the north end of Waterside Avenue, Northport. Free
skin cancer screenings will be performed on a first-come, first served basis on
Saturday, July 13 from 10 AM to 12 PM. No appointment is needed. Participants
are advised to arrive appropriately dressed, as there is no changing area
(swimwear, bikinis, swim trunks, flip flops, sandals).
Vehicle
access to Crab Meadow Beach requires a beach permit. Vehicle registration and
driver’s license are required. Permit must be affixed by the attendant to the
vehicle. Resident Seasonal Beach Permits are $40/season. Senior Citizen
Seasonal Beach Permits are free and available to senior residents, 60 years of
age or older, available only at Centerport Beach, Crab Meadow Beach, and
Quentin Sammis/West Neck Beach. Daily Beach Permits for residents are $30/day
per vehicle with identification and $75/day per vehicle for non-residents.
Daily permits are sold at all beaches (exceptions apply).
Firefighter/Rescue
Seasonal Beach Permits are free for resident volunteer firefighter or resident
volunteer rescue squad personnel, available at Town Hall in the Department of
Parks & Recreation, Monday through Friday, from 9 AM to 4 PM.
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