Juancarlos Castrillon, a Valley Stream Central High senior and star swimmer, was granted a full athletic scholarship from Duke University, where he plans to attend in the upcoming fall semester …
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By Karina Kovac
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3/17/22
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Long Beach police and fire officials said that the body of a man believed to be 30-year-old Neil Gibbons, who went missing during a late-night swim on Monday, was recovered on Wednesday morning. …
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By Bridget Downes
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6/28/18
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Dozens of family members and friends gathered on Edwards Boulevard beach on June 21 to honor the memory of Ramell McRae Jr., a 10-year-old boy who disappeared in the water last week while …
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By Bridget Downes
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6/28/18
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Long Beach police, firefighters, lifeguards and other first responders searched for another missing swimmer early Monday, this time a 31-year-old man who went for a late-night swim with …
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By Bridget Downes and Anthony Rifilato
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6/25/18
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Rescue crews suspended recovery efforts Wednesday afternoon after a massive search for a missing 10-year-old boy who went swimming at Edwards Boulevard beach on Tuesday, Fire Commissioner Scott …
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By Anthony Rifilato and Bridget Downes
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6/20/18
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“I won’t ever pull myself from a swim, or say, ‘You know what, I’m just not feeling it today,’” said Lori King, a Rockville Centre mother who got her start in open-water swimming about a decade ago. “That’s not an option.”
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By Ben Strack
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9/28/17
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The ocean is currently closed to swimmers due to strong rip currents and large waves, Lifeguard Chief Paul Gillespie said in a statement. The beach remains open, but the water is “too dangerous” …
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8/30/17
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Whether it’s the shimmering water of a backyard pool, a lake or the ocean, having fun there necessitates a cautious approach to help ensure that children and adults remain safe. Year after year . . .
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6/22/17
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A teenager is in critical condition after he entered the water at Magnolia Boulevard beach on Tuesday, and rescuers rushed to pull the distressed swimmer to safety.
The Long Beach Fire Department …
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6/20/17
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After the Long Beach Fire Department and the U.S. Coast Guard spent hours searching for a missing swimmer, who reportedly entered the water at Franklin Boulevard beach on Sunday night and did not …
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By Ben Strack
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9/12/16
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