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Stay safe in and around the water this summer

Public and private pools are busy all over Long Island’s South Shore, and the Atlantic Ocean is finally warm enough for comfortable swimming. In any of those settings, an emphasis on safety . . . more

7/13/16

Rockville Centre resident Lauryn Johnson, 14, is a swimming champion.

Like a fish in water

She strokes like a butterfly and swims like a fish. Rockville Centre resident Lauryn Johnson is a champion swimmer at 14 years old. She has many accomplishments, medals and wins, which include … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 8/27/15

Think like a lifeguard this summer

The rip currents off South Shore beaches that were predicted last weekend, courtesy of Hurricane Arthur, for the most part didn’t show, but many others surely will this summer. more

7/9/14

Stay safe in the water this summer

Now that school is over, the action will ramp up at backyard and public pools as well as Long Island’s beaches. more

6/20/13

Raymond Roth, the missing swimmer accused of faking his death, was arrested in Long Beach on Aug. 16 after he allegedly violated an order of protection.

Missing swimmer arrested … again

Raymond Roth, the Massapequa man who turned himself in to police on Wednesday after he allegedly attempted to fake his own drowning death at Jones Beach, was arrested in Long Beach Thursday on … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 8/16/12

Jack Wagner recently competed in the U.S. Olympic swimming trials in Omaha, Neb. The Valley Stream native swims for USC.

Valley Stream swimmer competes for Olympic spot

Swimming is a great way to stay in shape and keep cool, which is why so many people love doing it. There are millions of people across the country who swim, but there aren’t many who can say they can swim with the best of the best. But one Valley Stream resident, Jack Wagner, sure can. more

By Brian Croce | 7/18/12

In and around the water, safety is key

Summer is all about cool swims on sun-drenched days. But without a measure of common sense, swimming — in a backyard pool, at the local public pool or in the ocean — can turn dangerous, even deadly. more

6/21/12

Centenarian Gerson Sobel was greeted by Dee Davis, left, and Lori Lawrence as he arrived at CJ’s Coffee Shop early on the morning of March 26 for a party in his honor.

Still swimming at 100

As he has nearly every morning for at least 30 years, Gerson "Jess" Sobel arrived at CJ's Coffee Shop early on March 26 to have breakfast with a group of close friends. But unlike most mornings, the … more

Judy Rattner | 4/7/10

Holy Trinity senior Jack Wagner holds state high school records in the 200-yard individual medley and 100-yard freestyle.

Valley Stream swimmer dominates

Losing is just not in Jack Wagner’s vocabulary. The 18-year-old Valley Stream resident stormed through the boys’ state swimming and diving championships at Erie Community College in Buffalo last weekend, winning the 200-yard individual medley and the 100-yard freestyle. more

Anthony Bottan | 3/3/10

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