Area Beaches Score Free Wi-Fi

Feel free to bring your lap top, Kindle, iPhone or iPad to in Westhampton and and Shinnecock East beaches in Hampton Bays: All now have free Wi-Fi.

Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy said Tuesday that these beaches are part of the 11 county parks and beaches that now offer free Wi-Fi. 

According to Levy, not only will the Wi-Fi service benefit park visitors, but will also aid the county with better policing.

Levy said that with Wi-Fi, police can use IP-based video surveillance to monitor and protect park assets remotely.

In addition, Levy said lighting at the parks that have IP-based capability can be remotely turned on and off, which can reduce electricity costs when parks are used after normal business hours.