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NY 'Hero' Dies Saving Drowning Child: 'Was Life Of Every Party' NY 'Hero' Dies Saving Drowning Child: 'Was Life Of Every Party'
NY 'Hero' Dies Saving Drowning Child: 'Was Life Of Every Party' Jamie Lambros died a hero. The 48-year-old New York resident, from Long Island's Deer Park, died Monday, Oct. 7, while trying to save a young boy and his mother in the waters of Bermuda. Lambros was enjoying a family vacation at Horseshoe Bay Beach when he noticed the 10-year-old boy struggling and went in after him, his friend, Chris Pompeo, said on Facebook. The child and his mother survived, but Lambros drowned. “In his final moments, Jamie showed the courage and selflessness that those who knew him will always remember,” relatives said on a GoFundMe campaign to help with funeral expens…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Ouch, Swimmer's Itch Reported At Greenwich Beaches Ouch, Swimmer's Itch Reported At Greenwich Beaches
Ouch, Swimmer's Itch Reported At Greenwich Beaches If you've been swimming at a Greenwich beach and are itching all over don't worry, it's an allergic reaction to a parasite from snails. On Monday, July 31, the Greenwich Department of Health announced that they have been informed of incidents involving swimmers’ itch at several Greenwich beaches. Swimmer’s Itch, also called cercarial dermatitis, appears as a skin rash caused by an allergic reaction to microscopic parasites that are released from snails into fresh and salt water, Michael Long, of the Greenwich Health Department said. Swimmers itch is found throughout the world and…

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by Kathy Reakes
Weather
'Cold Shock': Be Prepared For Low Water Temps Rest Of Warm Memorial Day Weekend 'Cold Shock': Be Prepared For Low Water Temps Rest Of Warm Memorial Day Weekend
'Cold Shock': Be Prepared For Low Water Temps Rest Of Warm Memorial Day Weekend As temperatures warm up, beaches will be crowded for the next couple of days. But forecasters are warning beachgoers to be prepared for water temperatures that are much colder than temperatures in the air. "Warm air doesn’t always mean warm water in lakes, streams, or oceans," the National Weather Service says. "Fifty-five-degree water may not sound very cold, but it can be deadly.  "Plunging into the cold water of any temperature becomes dangerous if you aren’t prepared for what the sudden exposure can do to your body and brain.  "Warm air temperatures can create a false sense …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Alert Issued After Dead Shark Washes Up On NY Beach Alert Issued After Dead Shark Washes Up On NY Beach
Alert Issued After Dead Shark Washes Up On NY Beach Authorities issued an alert to swimmers and boaters after a dead shark washed up on a Long Island beach. Police in Suffolk County responded to a report of a dead shark on the Ocean Beaches in Quogue between 80 and 90 Dune Road at about 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 20, according to the Quogue Village Police Department. The shark was reported to be between 7 and 8 feet long, police said. The animal was pulled back out into the water before police could secure it, according to the report. The Quogue Police Department said it is in contact with the South Fork Natural History Museum Shark Rese…

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by Nicole Valinote
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NY Lifeguard Speaks Out After Being Attacked By Shark NY Lifeguard Speaks Out After Being Attacked By Shark
NY Lifeguard Speaks Out After Being Attacked By Shark A Long Island lifeguard bitten by a shark during a training exercise is grateful he survived the attack and is counting his blessings. Smith Point Beach lifeguard Zachari Gallo, age 33, told CBS New York he felt a sharp, sharp pain around 10:15 a.m., Sunday, July 3, during a training exercise with other lifeguards and reached down and felt a rubbery texture. As soon as he felt the texture he knew it was a shark and hit the estimated 5-foot shark three times in an effort to escape. After the third hit, the shark turned around and its tail hit him in the chest, Gallo said. After the att…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Shark Watch: Here's How To Stay Safe Amid New Reports Of Sightings Shark Watch: Here's How To Stay Safe Amid New Reports Of Sightings
Shark Watch: Here's How To Stay Safe Amid New Reports Of Sightings As many flock to the beaches this summer, researchers have also reported a brand-new uptick in shark sightings. A sighting of a great white shark caused the temporary closure of a beach in Truro, Massachusetts, on Tuesday, June 28, during the same week there were multiple other confirmed and unconfirmed shark sightings in the region, according to a report from Fox News on Wednesday, June 30. Related story: Two Long Island Beaches Close After Lifeguard Bitten By Shark On Long Island, a 37-year-old man suffered an injury to his foot while swimming at Jones Beach on Thursday, June 30. Pol…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Beach In Westchester Closed For Swimming Due To High Bacteria Levels Beach In Westchester Closed For Swimming Due To High Bacteria Levels
Beach In Westchester Closed For Swimming Due To High Bacteria Levels Beachgoers might be disappointed to find there's no swimming at one beach in Westchester due to high levels of bacteria. Village of Mamaroneck Recreation Department said that there is no swimming allowed at the Stephen E. Johnston Beach at Harbor Island Park on Friday, Aug. 27. The high bacteria levels are due to the more than five inches of rain the area received from Tropical Storm Henri. Visitors are welcome to walk or sit on the beach. Officials will continue to monitor the safety levels and post on the village's website when it's safe to swim again. 

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
COVID-19: Having A Day At The Beach? Here's What Steps To Take To Stay Safe COVID-19: Having A Day At The Beach? Here's What Steps To Take To Stay Safe
Covid-19: Having A Day At The Beach? Here's What Steps To Take To Stay Safe With the weather warming up and many feeling cabin fever after months of socially distancing due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, hundreds in the tristate area have been flocking to beaches as they seek to get out of the house. With New York and Connecticut opening up most of their beaches, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has offered guidance to beach-goers to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 as the states begin recovering from the virus. Anyone at the beach has been instructed to socially distance at least six feet apart, and face coverings should be worn. Th…

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by Zak Failla
Weather
Rain Will Return: Big Change Coming After Rare Dry Weekend Rain Will Return: Big Change Coming After Rare Dry Weekend
Rain Will Return: Big Change Coming After Rare Dry Weekend There's a big change coming following the first dry weekend of the spring. Here's what to expect, and when: Sunday, June 9: Mostly sunny skies will fade behind thickening clouds in the afternoon. Temperatures will be slightly cooler with a high in the mid 70s inland and low 70s along the coast. (See second image above.) There will be a calm breeze with winds between 5 to 8 mph. If you're heading to the beach, there will be a moderate risk of rip current development. Remember to heed the advice of local beach patrol and flag warning systems and swim near a lifeguard. Monday, June 10:&…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Summery Sunday: Here's How Hot It Will Get On Warmest Day Of Year Summery Sunday: Here's How Hot It Will Get On Warmest Day Of Year
Summery Sunday: Here's How Hot It Will Get On Warmest Day Of Year Summer won't officially start until Friday, June 21. But you won't find much better beach days than the one in store on Sunday, May 26. The mercury will rise to the mid 80s to upper 80s throughout the region, with some spots even hitting the 90-degree mark. Increased humidity will make it feel even warmer. Morning clouds have given way to sunny skies following an overnight round of showers and storms that arrived ahead of a warm front that is leading to the spike in temperatures. Despite it being so warm, beachgoers should be aware that water temperatures are still cold, the National Weat…

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by Joe Lombardi