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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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by Zak Failla
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$7.5M Hauppauge Building Acquired By Pet Food Company $7.5M Hauppauge Building Acquired By Pet Food Company
$7.5M Hauppauge Building Acquired By Pet Food Company A holistic pet food company has made a multi-million dollar purchase and is heading to the South Shore of Long Island. Heath Extension Pet Care has reportedly closed a $7.35 million purchase in Hauppauge, making a move from its current Deer Park headquarters. The company has agreed to purchase the 55,000-square-foot building at 50 Commerce Drive in Hauppauge, the former site of Edgar Fabrics, which has planned a move to a smaller location in Bohemia. Founded more than 50 years ago, Heath Extension makes produces dry and canned food for cats and dogs. Health Extension’s President Brad Grub…

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by Zak Failla