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A man wandering around storm drains underneath Valley Stream was rescued by emergency responders.

Man stuck in storm drain is rescued in Valley Stream

A man who was wandering around and got stuck in the storm drains under Valley Stream was rescued this morning by a task force of over 100 responders from the Nassau County Police, several fire departments and EMS personnel. Emergency responders said they believe the man is homeless and may suffer from mental illness. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 10/14/15

Seated on his new bed last June were Robbie; his sister, Allison; their parents, Kathy and Robert; and “George to the Rescue” host George Oliphant. An episode of “NBC’s George to the Rescue,” featuring the family, will air this weekend.

Catch the Twibles on NBC this weekend

An episode of “NBC’s George to the Rescue,” featuring the Twible family of East Meadow, will air this Saturday, Sept. 26 at 9 a.m. on NBC. more

By David Weingrad | 9/23/15

Merrick Fire Department volunteers gathered at a firefighters' memorial at Merrick Avenue and Sunrise Highway, in downtown Merrick, to remember their brothers lost in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, along with all of the nearly 3,000 victims who perished that terrible day.

Merrick F.D. pays homage to 9/11 fallen

Ronnie Gies Sr., a New York City firefighter who served as a Merrick Fire Department chief in the early 1990s, used to bring his three boys –– Tommy, Ronnie and Bobby –– with him wherever he went, recalled Mike Abrams, a former Merrick F.D. chief, who was deputy chief under Gies. more

By Scott Brinton | 9/12/15

Cheryl Redash, a volunteer with Last Hope Animal Rescue, marched with Tillie in Wantagh’s Fourth of July parade.

Last Hope gets $10K in grants

The Last Hope Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation shelter in Wantagh recently received two $5,000 grants to help fund its services. more

By Matthew Rachek | 7/29/15

Anne’s Reflections/Facebook Officer Noel Henck, far left, Fire Captain James Jacobi, in glasses, and officer Nick Rooney rescued a distressed swimmer who was pinned to the jetty at the Long Beach Boulevard beach last Saturday.

Officers save swimmer in early hours of July 4

Two Long Beach police officers and a volunteer firefighter rescued a swimmer in distress last Saturday, one of several rescues over the busy July Fourth weekend. more

By Matthew Ern | 7/8/15

Swim safely this summer

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

6/25/15

Conor Dorney, a lifeguard at the Lynbrook Village Pool, was recognized for his actions in helping to save the life of a 3-year-old girl who was drowning.

Lynbrook resident saves a life

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

By Brendan Murray bmurray@liherald.com | 6/24/15

The renovation took about three weeks to complete, according to show producers. Seated on his new bed were Robbie; his sister, Allison; their parents, Kathy and Robert; and “George to the Rescue” host George Oliphant.

A new room for Robbie

The Twibles stood on their front stoop on June 1, staring at a sea of supporters gathered on their lawn to celebrate yet another momentous occasion in a year full of generous acts for the benefit of the East Meadow family. This time it was a renovation of Robbie Twible’s bedroom, courtesy of “NBC’s George to the Rescue,” a television show that does home improvements for people in need. more

By David Weingrad | 6/9/15

“Boss” is one of the dogs available for adoption from Ruff House Rescue in East Rockaway.

It's a really ruff life!

An East Rockaway dog rescue and adoption center is seeking donations to help them care for the animals, and loving home for them, from residents as the summer approaches. Ruff House Rescue, on … more

By Brendan Murray bmurray@liherald.com | 6/3/15

Nassau County Police Officer Jason Kogan was hailed by many after saving a duck from a pond in Wantagh.

Officer saves duck stuck in Wantagh pond

A Nassau County police officer has drawn praise for recently saving a duckling in a Wantagh park, while a video of him performing the rescue has gotten tens of thousands of views. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/27/15

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