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Jaws Dropping: Shark Sighting Off Long Island Beach Leads To Limited Swimming Jaws Dropping: Shark Sighting Off Long Island Beach Leads To Limited Swimming
Jaws Dropping: Shark Sighting Off Long Island Beach Leads To Limited Swimming Swimmers at some South Shore beaches on Long Island were forced out of the water after lifeguards spotted a shark looming near the shoreline, officials said. A six-foot-long shark was spotted at approximately 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 12 approximately 25 yards off Lido Beach, according to Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin. In response, as a precaution, swimmers were pulled out of the water at Point Lookout, Lido Beach, and Nickerson Beach temporarily. Lifeguard and jet ski patrols were also called to the area to determine when the coast was clear. By mid-afternoon, the swimmers were perm…

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More Than 100 On Long Island Being Monitored Due To Coronavirus Concerns More Than 100 On Long Island Being Monitored Due To Coronavirus Concerns
More Than 100 On Long Island Being Monitored Due To Coronavirus Concerns Officials have a message for Long Island residents regarding the coronavirus -- don't panic. During a press conference on Wednesday, Feb. 26, health and government officials said there are no confirmed cases of the virus in Nassau County.  However, there are 83 people who are "self-isolating" as requested by the Nassau County Health Department due to visiting mainland China within the past 14 days, said Health Commissioner Dr. Larry Eisenstein. Suffolk County is reportedly currently monitoring 29 people for the virus.  There are no mandatory quarantine cases in either county. L…

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by Kathy Reakes