Thomas Priola

U.S. Coast Guard Station Shinnecock, located on the south shore of Long Island, New York, traces its origins back to the establishment of a life-saving station in the 19th century to aid shipwrecked mariners along the treacherous Atlantic coast. The station became part of the U.S. Coast Guard in 1915, when the Life-Saving Service merged with the Revenue Cutter Service. Over the decades, Station Shinnecock has played a vital role in maritime safety, search and rescue operations, and law enforcement in the busy waters off Long Island. Today, the station continues its mission, utilizing modern vessels and technology to safeguard the region’s waterways and support the local community.