The popular daytime talk show “The View” hosted its third annual “Mutt Show” during the week of the American Kennel Club’s competition to bring attention to shelter animals and mixed breeds. Presented by Pedigree, the show featured viewers’ dogs as well as shelter dogs — Mutt-i-grees — brought from North Shore Animal League America in Port Washington. more

The L.I. Roller Rebels are giving a whole new meaning to “rock and roll.” As Long Island’s only all- female flat track roller derby league, the group consists of three home teams — Wicked … more

Two workers were seriously injured in Lynbrook on Saturday when the pole they were both holding was blown into a power line, causing a severe shock to both men. According to Nassau County detectives, the men, who were working for Brook Window Cleaning, headquartered on Sunrise Highway in Lynbrook, were preparing to wash the windows at Bank of America, at 300 Merrick Road, using 
a telescoping washing pole. Nicholas Genovese 58, of Staten Island, and his co-worker, Alan Weinberg 64, of Long Beach, were standing on the ground, both holding the bottom of the pole. Weinberg was “footing” — or bracing — the pole while Genovese was walking it up the building when a gust of wind blew the pole into a nearby power line. Both men were thrown to the ground by the shock.
 According to detectives, two … more

Each spring the men poured out of rickety trucks and lived in a barn that smelled of pesticides for the next six months. They seemed always to be joking, but their weatherworn faces told a different story about their lives — one of hardship. more

Many Lynbrook community members woke up early on Aug. 14 with the roosters to attend a swimming event hosted by Swim Across America, where people were “making waves to fight cancer.” Swimmers donated their time, energy and effort for a life-saving cause. more

Andrew and Kathleen Canle of Lynbrook dedicated a bench at North Shore Animal League America’s Port Washington adoption headquarters as a tribute to their dogs, Tarzan, Shane, Luke and Bowie — the latter two of which were both adopted from the Animal League. more

Menswear designer and animal advocate John Bartlett, in conjunction with North Shore Animal League America, hosted an adoption event at his store on Charles Street and 7the Avenue in Manhattan on July 31. more

Happy Birthday doggies! Pet lovers at North Shore Animal League America have declared the first day of August as DOGust the 1st –- a universal birthday for shelter and rescued dogs everywhere. … more

Our nation’s birthday is upon us, so get ready to have some July 4th fun! There are plenty of ways and places to share in the spirit of Independence Day, extending through next week. more

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