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Although it’s late in the season, boating safety should remain at the forefront for everyone on the water. more

9/21/23

Suburban Long Island getting wilder by the day

Last Nov. 8, I was kayaking in Emory Creek in Freeport, just north of the Narrows, when I spotted what I thought was a chunk of garbage floating in the waterway and paddled over to collect it. more

6/17/21

Nassau should take the Climate Smart Pledge

The greatest long-term threat to Nassau County may not be property taxes. It’s likely the climate crisis. That’s why we were surprised that the county hasn’t signed the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Climate Smart Communities Pledge. more

11/8/19

Drunken boaters have no place on Long Island waters

It’s late July and summer is in full swing, and so too is the boating season, from the North Shore to the South Shore. In recent years we have witnessed a number of serious boating accidents . . . more

By Jim Gaughran | 7/26/19

Senator John Brooks, at the lectern, announced the passing of Brianna’s Law, bill S.5685 that requires boaters to take safety boating courses and exams to operate vessels on navigable waters.

Brianna’s Law passes in Senate

Senator John Brooks, a Democrat from Seaford and the Senate Democratic Majority passed legislation on May 16 that will help prevent boating tragedies on New York waterways. “Knowing the laws of … more

By Nadya Nataly | 6/3/19

Enjoy boating, but obey no-wake zones

Open water, a cool breeze, clear skies, and the feeling of waves lapping at the side of your boat: Few activities are more relaxing and enjoyable than summer boating. more

7/21/18

Police save Franklin Square man from drowning

Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano held a press conference Tuesday morning honoring the heroic efforts of a 4th Precinct police officer who saved a Franklin Square man from drowning on Jan. 25 … more

By Steve Smirti | 1/26/16

Herald intern Taylor Zambrano with her instructor Eric Wolf, far left, and fellow students Anthony DiMatteo and Jason Thomas, learned the intricacies of sailing in Port Washington.

Setting sail on a new experience

“Ready to tack?” I asked the fledgling sailors on my boat, unsure whether I was even ready. This was my first time sailing, and I had to tack the boat, which is a basic maneuver to turn the bow, or the boat’s front, into the wind. more

By Taylor Zambrano | 8/19/15

In news or war, there's no place for embellishment

We all know that wars and battlefield conflicts are dangerous experiences. There are at least 30,000 young men and women who were wounded in battle in Iraq or Afghanistan . . . more

2/12/15

If you had a boat, what would you name it?

Our weekly Viewfinder questions, brought to the web. more

Christina Daly | 8/12/14

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