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Despite the ocean being off-limits, lifeguards rescued 20 distressed swimmers over the last two days.

L.B. lifeguards rescue 20 swimmers in distress

The first day of summer was a busy one for the Long Beach lifeguards, who pulled a total of 11 people from the water on Friday. “It’s hectic out here,” said Chief of Lifeguards Paul … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 6/21/13

Stay safe in the water this summer

Now that school is over, the action will ramp up at backyard and public pools as well as Long Island’s beaches. more

6/20/13

In and around the water, safety is key

Summer is all about cool swims on sun-drenched days. But without a measure of common sense, swimming — in a backyard pool, at the local public pool or in the ocean — can turn dangerous, even deadly. more

6/21/12

Veterinarians at All Creatures says dogs can get sun burn.

The heat is on for pets, too

The summer sun was at a scorching high 94 degrees in Long Beach on June 20 — the official first day of summer — and in a sudden heat wave like this one, not only do we have to keep ourselves … more

By Vanessa Canner | 6/20/12

Brian Biller, left, Johnny O, Council President Fran Adelson, Joey Panz, Vice President Len Torres, Big Ant and Councilman Scott Mandel at the fundraiser.

Tough guys … with a soft side

“You don’t want to just give the animal to just anybody,” Long Beach resident and Rescue Ink co-founder John Orlandini, better known as “Johhny O,” said as he cared for an American … more

Anthony Rifilato | 2/24/12

Of the nine dogs that were taken from the home of Marlon Bernier, of Elmont, last June, two had fresh, bleeding wounds on their faces, and several others had scars from older wounds.

Abused Elmont pit bulls find home in Los Angeles

Six pit bulls that were rescued from an Elmont dog-fighting ring will soon have a new home on the West Coast, under the care of a famous dog trainer. more

By Jackie Nash | 11/3/11

Residents and animal activists gathered last Saturday to protest the Hempstead Animal Shelter.

Hundreds gather to protest 'Kill the kitty' and Hempstead Town animal shelter

Nearly 400 residents and animal rescuers protested outside the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter in Wantagh last Saturday afternoon. Hope for Hempstead Shelter, a local shelter-reform advocacy group, … more

By Jackie Nash | 3/23/11

Animal rescuers sue Town of Hempstead

Three animal rescue volunteers have filed a lawsuit against the Town of Hempstead, Supervisor Kate Murray and seven other employees after the volunteers were banned from the town’s Wantagh animal shelter — where they had worked for years — for what they say is retaliation for speaking out to shelter employees and town officials about abuse and neglect. more

Mary Malloy | 12/9/10

North Shore Animal League hosts humanitarian awards

North Shore Animal League America -- the world's largest no-kill shelter -- held its annual Lewyt Humane Awards Luncheon on June 9 at the Garden City Hotel. more

Mary Malloy | 6/9/10

U.S. Navy Blue Angels soar over Jones Beach

For many Long Islanders, the unofficial kickoff to summer fun starts with a trip to Jones Beach to watch some of those high flying aerial maneuvers at the Bethpage Federal Credit Union Air Show over Memorial Day weekend. more

Karen Bloom | 5/26/10

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