Beaches will reopen when further testing reveals that the bacteria have subsided to acceptable levels.
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The roof and second floor were on fire, police say.
Valerie Sanks created a wall of $1 bills, donated to buy pools to keep shelter pups cool during the "dog days of summer." Videos here.
The fire broke out on Mayfield Drive Friday afternoon, police say.
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"Look at all these people here and the love in their hearts."
"And to think, it's only been a week!" A caring LI woman called for help to cool off shelter dogs this summer and donations are pouring in.
"On March 24, my beautiful, loving, caring, blue-eyed boy left this earth. My firstborn— a piece of my heart."
A LI woman has dedicated her life to helping shelter pets. Now she's collecting dollar bills to buy them pools for the "dog days of summer."
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"It's not like I'm a magical unicorn wizard ninja. I have patience." Jane Duncan and other volunteers have booked hundreds of vaccinations.
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A volunteer who built a wall of peanut butter for shelter dogs is now collecting treats to sweeten Valentine's Day for homeless pets.
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"I was one of those kids that went under the tree and found nothing. I don't want kids to have to go through that. I know how it felt."
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A woman collecting jars of peanut butter for shelter dogs has surpassed her goal of 300 jars and is hoping to gather 500 for the pups.
It’s that wonderful time of the year to enjoy the many attractions Shirley-Mastic-area pumpkin patches have to offer.
Valerie Sanks is building a wall of dreams for hungry shelter dogs, one jar of peanut butter at a time.
No matter where you got your pumpkin this season, follow these steps to make a jack-o'-lantern fall masterpiece.
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No injuries were reported, police say.
New York State and Long Island officials are set to announce an extended season for beaches, parks and campgrounds
“The hardworking people of Mastic deserve a much better quality of life; we will not allow illegal activity ...to threaten the community."
Police say the incident does not appear to be criminal in nature.
The rescue took place in Mastic Beach Sunday morning after the man had been stranded for about eight hours, crying out for help, police say.
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