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On Thursday the Kings Point, Long Island Coast Guard hit the water and started making stops early and often. They spent the day making sure everyone on the water obeyed federal laws, checked boating equipments, flares, fire extinguishers, and life jackets.
Long Island U.S. Rep. Steve Israel (D-N.Y.) said Wednesday that it is ridiculous that most of the products sold in our national parks are made in other countries and has proposed legislation to do something about it.
When it comes to sizzling grills, the Fourth of July is the most popular holiday for barbecuing in the U.S., according to a barbecue industry group.
Beachgoers have been advised to be on the lookout, as dozens of venomous Portuguese man o' war have been washed ashore on beaches along the East End of Long Island.
Police said the suspect came up behind a 24-year-old woman who was walking on Main Street around 3:15 a.m. Saturday and dragged her into a wooded area between West and River Avenues.
According to the findings by the Nassau County prosecutor's office, the 34-foot Silverton Cruiser called the Kandi Won was barely stable in calm waters.
Retail experts recommend taking a lap around the stores before taking in the fireworks and barbecues.
The shooting happened around 10 p.m. Monday on Horse Hollow Road in the affluent north shore community of Locust Valley.
The medal was award to Staff Sgt. Arnold Haapala, originally from Elmont, who was killed in the invasion of Normandy during World War II.
Two of the swastikas were found in a men's bathroom at Kings Park High School and one in the science lab, police said.
Daja Lacey, who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder, will be united with a therapy dog named Tank -- a rescued pit bull that has been specially-trained to help Lacey battle the condition.
Another community devastated by superstorm Sandy has reopened in time for the July 4th holiday. Fire Island's boardwalks have been repaired, businesses are open and many homes are occupied.
Police in Nassau County were investigating the discovery of anti-Semitic graffiti that appeared on a fence this weekend in Massapequa.
A 48-year-old woman and her teenage son, along with three other teens and a 21-year-old, were arrested and charged this weekend in the bust of a marijuana sales operation in Nassau County.
Nassau County Police arrested Lisa King, 43, on charges of grand larceny after she allegedly conned a woman out of $4,900.
