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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

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

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

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

Evelyn Brown, 4, enjoyed her first day at the Valley Stream Pool this summer on Wednesday as temperatures surpassed 90 degrees.

Keeping cool in Valley Stream

Valley Stream residents of all ages tried to beat the heat on Wednesday any way possible. Hundreds of people took to the Valley Stream pool to cool off while about two-dozen senior citizens kept cool in the Green Acres Senior Center. more

By Brian Croce | 6/20/12

Several residents frolicked in the Hendrickson Park pool to stay cool on July 22.

Valley Streamers find relief from heat

Sweltering temperatures – 101 degrees – prompted many Valley Stream residents to head to the local pool, and seniors to the nearby cooling center to find relief. more

By Clarissa Hamlin | 7/22/11

Tips for keeping your pets cool

Central Veterinary Associates of Valley Stream offers tips for pet owners to help their pets stay cool and safe during this heat wave. more

7/22/11

Residents are being told not to water their lawns by Long Island American Water.

Water restrictions in effect in Valley Stream

Temperatures are expected to top out in the high-80s for the next several days, a far cry from the 100 degree heat that hit Valley Stream earlier this week. more

Andrew Hackmack | 7/8/10

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