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We’re in the thick of summer — safety first!

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

7/15/21

Staying safe when the summer heats up

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

6/21/18

Let's look ahead to summer

We New Yorkers are enduring one of the bitterest winters in the last 25 years. Gasoline prices may be low . . . more

3/4/15

Water company urging residents to conserve water during heat wave

Amid the current heat wave, New York American Water is urging residents to follow Nassau County’s odd/even lawn sprinkling guidelines to conserve water owing to the vastly increased demand caused by daily temperatures in excess of 95 degrees Fahrenheit. more

7/19/13

Standing in front of the swimming pool at Veterans Memorial Park in East Meadow, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray, joined by Councilman Gary Hudes, announced the opening of 15 cooling centers throughout the township.

Town opens 15 cooling stations throughout the south shore

In lieu of high temperatures blazing throughout the south shore, the Town of Hempstead is opening 15 cooling stations from Monday, June 24, to Wednesday, June 26. more

By David Weingrad | 6/24/13

Golfers from throughout Long Island headed to Eisenhower Park during the heat wave in June to play a sport they love.

Enthusiasts brave the heat for golf

While many resident were escaping the heat in air-conditioned offices or soaking up rays at community pools, others braved the 90-plus-degree weather and headed to Eisenhower Golf Course. more

By Shannon Koehle | 6/28/12

Cooling Centers open in Town of Hempstead

In anticipation of scorching temperatures expected over the next two days, Supervisor Kate Murray has announced that the Town of Hempstead has open 15 cooling centers and extended operating hours at six pools to help keep residents safe and healthy. more

6/20/12

Tips for staying safe in the heat

The American Red Cross outlines important tips to follow in hot temperatures and high humidity, pointing out that 'the elderly and the very young are the most susceptible to heat illness.' Red … more

6/8/11

Allen Lavine of Baldwin, Herb Deitman of Bellmore and Ira Landman of Oceanside took a break from their bocce game in the 102-degree heat on Tuesday at Eisenhower Park.

Heat wave sweeps Long Island

Residents across Long Island's South Shore were dealing with sweltering heat this week, as temperatures exceeded the century mark on Tuesday and stayed in the high 90s on Wednesday. more

Mike Caputo and Meghan McCloskey | 7/7/10

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