Swimming in a pool or the ocean is some of the best fun that summer has to offer, but the dangers are ever-present — in the Town of Hempstead alone, lifeguards make more than 2,000 rescues each summer . . . more

Last weekend, 17-year-old Conor Dorney was manning his post at the kiddie pool area at the Lynbrook Pool when he observed that something wasn't right with one of the young swimmers. “I noticed … more

Stop by each week to check out some of south Nassau's hottest properties. This week we focus on the top 5 homes with in-ground pools in Wantagh.  more

Swimmers at the Village of Lynbrook Municipal Pool in Greis Park will see some new faces at the pool next year since the Village Board has announced that it will open the pool to 100 Rockville Centre … more

We’re in the middle of summer, and with so much playing in and around so much water, just how many of us have the requisite swimming skills? more

To salute the veterans and active service personnel in honor of Independence Day, Hempstead Town will waive parks’ admission fees on the July 4th weekend for active military personnel and … more

The Republican-controlled Nassau County Legislature on June 16 approved fee increases for many county services, including parks, museums, pools, golf, marinas and vendor registration. County Executive Ed Mangano, who proposed the fee hikes in May, signed them into law June 19. more

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

I am 25 years old, and until recently, I had never dived into the water. Call me crazy, but the prospect of plunging headfirst into a deep pool of blue had always spurred a sense of anxiety in me. So I was more of a slowly-ease-yourself-into-the-water-stair-by-stair-while-wincing-and-complaining-about-how-cold-the-water-is kind of guy. more

The third annual Swim Across America fundraiser was held at the Lynbrook pool last Saturday, once again coordinated by friends Julie Bergin and Kelly Stapleton. To date, they have raised over $40,000. “During this year’s kickoff event we had the privilege of meeting with the doctors who are conducting research to find a cure as a direct result of Swim Across America fundraising,” said Bergin. “This has motivated us to keep on making waves to fight cancer!” Swim Across America In. is dedicated to raising money and awareness for cancer research, prevention and treatment through swimming-related events. more