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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman took to the sand in Lido Beach Wednesday to announce the month of July now has a new name — Rip Current Awareness Month. Blakeman was joined by Nassau … more
The video is heart-wrenching. One by one, parents explain how their child drowned, holding their pictures and saying their names. It’s part of a public service announcement . . . more
Summer should be a time of joy, spent hanging out at the beach and barbecuing in the backyard. Too often, however, summer turns tragic when it needn’t. more
Friday, June 21 is the official start of summer. The season should be a time of joy, spent hanging out at the beach and barbecuing in the backyard. Too often, however . . . more
Long Beach police and fire officials said that the body of a man believed to be 30-year-old Neil Gibbons, who went missing during a late-night swim on Monday, was recovered on Wednesday morning. … more
Dozens of family members and friends gathered on Edwards Boulevard beach on June 21 to honor the memory of Ramell McRae Jr., a 10-year-old boy who disappeared in the water last week while … more
Summer is finally here. It should be a time of joy, spent barbecuing in the backyard and hanging out at the beach. Too often, however, summer turns tragic when it needn’t. The American Red Cross offers the following guidelines . . . more
The Long Beach firefighters and lifeguards responded to 13 water rescues on Sunday between 1:30 and 7:16 p.m., the department said on its Facebook page. Firefighters and emergency crews … more
Whether it’s the shimmering water of a backyard pool, a lake or the ocean, having fun there necessitates a cautious approach to help ensure that children and adults remain safe. Year after year . . . more
Public and private pools are busy all over Long Island’s South Shore, and the Atlantic Ocean is finally warm enough for comfortable swimming. In any of those settings, an emphasis on safety . . . more
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