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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

The beloved tale of good night wishes is brought vibrantly to life on the stage at Long Island Children's Museum, now through June 7.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Enduring ImagesAn exhibition, drawn from Hofstra University Museum’s permanent collections, that focuses on the lasting record created by an artist’s visual … more

5/20/15

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

To close or open the blinds?

Q. Before leaving the house on a summer day, I close the blinds (slants up) to deflect the sun, and with it, the summer heat. My husband maintains that it’s useless to do so on the north side of the house . . . more

2/5/15

National Grid crews responded to Merrick Shopping Center, at Merrick Road and Lindenmere Drive, after workers for Hogan Plumbing and Heating, Inc. accidentally struck a natural gas pipe buried behind the center. Far left, Don Hogan, owner of Hogan Plumbing and Heating, watched the men work.

Workers hit gas pipe behind Merrick Shopping Center

Workers for Hogan Plumbing and Heating, Inc. struck a natural gas pipe last Friday afternoon behind Merrick Shopping Center, according to Don Hogan, the company’s owner. The Merrick Fire Department evacuated more than a dozen houses near the shopping center, and the Nassau County Police Department shut down a block of Merrick Road, but officials quickly determined that there was no danger. more

By Brian Racow | 11/28/14

Alexander Perez, 14, left, was welcomed by Molloy basketball player Charlie Marquardt to the team. Molloy made Perez an honorary member of the team in conjunction with the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Making a wish come true

On Feb. 15, Molloy College hosted a Wish Celebration for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Alexander Perez, a 14-year-old Brooklyn boy with cancer, wished to see the Knicks play the Heat in Miami. … more

2/19/14

If you can't stand the heat...

With blistering temperatures sure to return any day now, you’ll stay safe by staying cool. The National Weather Service points out that heat is one of the leading weather-related causes of death in the U.S., and when it’s combined with the high humidity typical in our area, sweltering summer days can be downright dangerous. more

7/31/13

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

Temperatures are expected to remain near or above 90 degrees for the next few days.

Long Beach tries to keep residents cool amid heat wave

City officials are trying to help residents stay cool and safe this week as Long Beach experiences its first official heat wave of the summer with temperatures predicted to remain near or above 90 … more

By Kieran Lynch | 7/17/13

New heating vents are being installed in most classrooms at Shaw Avenue School.

Summer construction heats up at Shaw

From the outside, Shaw Avenue School looks just about the same, but the inside is a very different story. Valley Stream’s largest elementary school is undergoing major construction this summer, as a new heating system is being installed in the building. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 7/17/13

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