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Man Dives Off Boat, Injures Neck On Long Island: Police Man Dives Off Boat, Injures Neck On Long Island: Police
Man Dives Off Boat, Injures Neck On Long Island: Police A man was airlifted to a nearby hospital with injuries after he dove off the front of his boat in a Long Island bay. It happened in Wantagh on Sunday, July 7, Nassau County Police said. That day, a 47-year-old man was on his boat in Zach’s Bay. At about 4:20 p.m., he dove off the front of the boat into the shallow water and hit his head, injuring his neck. He was found by the Nassau County Marine Bureau and transported to the Jones Beach Theater, where he was then airlifted to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment. Additional details have not been released. 

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by Sophie Grieser
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Man Found Dead Floating In Water On Long Island, Police Say Man Found Dead Floating In Water On Long Island, Police Say
Man Found Dead Floating In Water On Long Island, Police Say Police are investigating after a man was found dead floating in the water on Long Island. The incident occurred in Nassau County in the area of the Safe Harbor Marina in Glen Cove around 8:30 a.m., Monday, Feb. 27. According to Nassau County Police detectives, a 911 call was received for a person floating in the water in the Safe Harbor Marina located at 128 Shore Road.  Glen Cove Police, the Nassau County Marine Bureau, Nassau County Emergency Service Unit and the Glen Cove Fire Department all responded to the area. During the investigation, a 68-year-old man was recovered…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Person Dies After Being Pulled From Reynolds Channel In Long Beach Person Dies After Being Pulled From Reynolds Channel In Long Beach
Person Dies After Being Pulled From Reynolds Channel In Long Beach A person died after being pulled from the water and brought to shore on Long Island. A passerby in Long Beach observed a male in the Reynolds Channel at around 1:05 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20, according to Nassau County Police. The Long Beach Police Department, Long Beach Fire Department and Nassau County Marine Bureau responded and located the victim and brought him to shore, said police.  The victim was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead by hospital staff, according to police.  Neither his identity nor age have been released. There is no criminality s…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Police Investigate After Body Recovered From Water In Lawrence Police Investigate After Body Recovered From Water In Lawrence
Police Investigate After Body Recovered From Water In Lawrence An investigation is underway after a dead body was found floating in a body of water on Long Island. The Nassau County Police Department said a 911 caller reported that a person was floating in the Broad Channel in Lawrence at 5:40 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 9. Police said the following agencies responded to recover the body: Nassau County Police Department Nassau County Marine Bureau Nassau County Aviation Hempstead Bay Constable  Long Beach Fire Department Police did not release the identity of the person who died. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Nicole Valinote
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Seven Rescued On Long Island After Boat Begins Taking On Water Seven Rescued On Long Island After Boat Begins Taking On Water
Seven Rescued On Long Island After Boat Begins Taking On Water Seven people aboard a boat that was taking on water were rescued by police on Long Island. The rescue took place around 3:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 26, in Oyster Bay. According to police, the Nassau County Marine Bureau received a call for a vessel taking on water while being towed.  It was determined the boat was taking on water due to the turbulent sea conditions.  Marine 11 was dispatched and safely transferred all seven persons aboard.  They were transported to a local marina.  No injuries were reported.

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by Kathy Reakes
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ID Released For Man Killed After Boats Collide On Long Island ID Released For Man Killed After Boats Collide On Long Island
ID Released For Man Killed After Boats Collide On Long Island The identity has been released for a man killed after two boats collided on Long Island. The accident happened on Saturday, Aug. 1 at around 6:45 p.m. near Cow Meadow Park in Freeport Creek, Nassau County Police said. All seven passengers were transported to a local hospital in a Nassau County Ambulance.  A 25-year-old man, now identified as Jorge Soto, 25, of Freeport, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead by a hospital staff physician. Four victims had minor injuries, while two passengers sustained serious trauma. The Nassau County Marine Bureau responded to the cras…

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by Joe Lombardi
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One Killed, Several Injured After Boats Collide On Long Island One Killed, Several Injured After Boats Collide On Long Island
One Killed, Several Injured After Boats Collide On Long Island One person was killed and several injured after two boats collided on Long Island. The accident happened on Saturday, Aug. 1 at around 6:45 p.m. near Cow Meadow Park in Freeport Creek, Nassau County Police said. All seven passengers were transported to a local hospital in a Nassau County Ambulance.  A 25-year-old man suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead by a hospital staff physician. Four victims had minor injuries, while two passengers sustained serious trauma. The Nassau County Marine Bureau responded to the crash. The investigation into this incident continues. C…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Man Clinging To Kayak Without Life Jacket Rescued In Long Island Sound Man Clinging To Kayak Without Life Jacket Rescued In Long Island Sound
Man Clinging To Kayak Without Life Jacket Rescued In Long Island Sound A 27-year-old man holding on to his kayak without a life jacket was rescued in the Long Island Sound  It happened on Wednesday, July 8 at around 11 p.m. off the coast of Oyster Bay, approximately half mile from Center Island, Nassau County Police said. Nassau County Marine Bureau 5 discovered the man yelling for help. He was then recovered from the water by Marine Bureau and brought back to shore.  He was treated by Nassau County medical personnel and in stable condition.

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by Joe Lombardi
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ID Released For Victim Of Fatal Long Island Boating Accident ID Released For Victim Of Fatal Long Island Boating Accident
ID Released For Victim Of Fatal Long Island Boating Accident Click here for an updated story: One Remains Missing After Fatal Long Island Boating Accident The identity has been released of a man who died after a boat overturned off the Long Island coast in which one of the boaters remains missing. Two other people were rescued shortly after the incident happened on Saturday morning, May 2 in the Jones Beach inlet at Point Lookout. It was determined a 2007 22-foot Angler fishing boat had been attempting to navigate rough water and was hit by multiple large waves, overturning the vessel and throwing all four occupants overboard at around 10:…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Long Island Bridge Operator Rescued After Falling Through Hole In Deck Long Island Bridge Operator Rescued After Falling Through Hole In Deck
Long Island Bridge Operator Rescued After Falling Through Hole In Deck Rescue crews were required when a bridge operator on Long Island fell through a hole in the deck and plunged into the frigid waters below, police said. First responders were dispatched to the Long Beach Bridge shortly after 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 24, where there were reports of a man who had fallen into the water. According to police, upon arrival, officers observed a 60-year-old bridge operator who had fallen into the water through a hole in the wooden perimeter of the deck he had been walking on. With the assistance of the Nassau County Marine Bureau, Aviation Unit and the Emergency S…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Drowning Dog Rescued By Quick-Acting Cops On Long Island Drowning Dog Rescued By Quick-Acting Cops On Long Island
Drowning Dog Rescued By Quick-Acting Cops On Long Island A drowning Jack Russel terrier was rescued by the Nassau County Marine Bureau after the department received a call of a dog stranded in the water.   The incident took place around 10:20 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 12, in Cedar Swamp in Merrick, said the Nassau County Police.  According to police, Marine 11 officers found the dog against a bulkhead trying to stay above water by clinging to a crossbeam.  Officers were able to remove the dog from the water and bring it on the boat.  The dog was transported back to shore on Marine 11 and reunited with its owner.  …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Jet Ski Rider Stuck In Merrick Bay Wetlands Rescued By Police Helicopter Jet Ski Rider Stuck In Merrick Bay Wetlands Rescued By Police Helicopter
Jet Ski Rider Stuck In Merrick Bay Wetlands Rescued By Police Helicopter A man who rode his jet ski into the wetlands of Merrick Bay became stuck and had to be rescued by a police helicopter, said the Nassau County Police. The incident took place around 8:46 p.m., Wednesday, July 10, when the Nassau County Marine Bureau received the call for help, police said. According to police, after receiving the distress call the Marine Bureau, Aviation Bureau, U.S. Coast Guard, 7th precinct officers, and multiple fire departments conducted a search.  Nassau Heli 5 located the man in the marsh on Big Crow Island. The helicopter landed and recovered the unidentified ma…

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by Kathy Reakes