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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

A butterfly flew past a patch of pretty flowers at Mill Pond.

Summer scenes on the South Shore

Last weekend’s heat wave wasn’t enough to deter some residents from perusing the natural parks in Bellmore, Merrick and Wantagh. The beating sun overhead encouraged geese, ducks and … more

7/25/19

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

Some Streets were flooded during Monday’s late-afternoon storms.

Strong storms rip through area

In the midst of a weeklong heat wave, a line of strong storms passed through our area on Monday, with high wind gusts causing power outages and toppled trees. Four houses were reported to have … more

By Mary Malloy | 7/27/16

Bingo anyone? Eileen Hussey and Angela Ferguson enjoyed a game on a hot summer afternoon.

Heat doesn’t stop local seniors

The recent stifling temperatures, hovering in the 90s, didn’t keep a good man down, or three men for that matter. Charlie Lindblad, Joe Saccone and Mel Wells — all regulars at the Town of Hempstead’s Wantagh Senior Center — headed indoors to enjoy activities provided at the center as well as companionship. more

By Laura Schofer | 8/11/15

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

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

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

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