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Long Island Man Dies After Falling From Personal Watercraft Long Island Man Dies After Falling From Personal Watercraft
Long Island Man Dies After Falling From Personal Watercraft Police are investigating the death of a Long Island man who was found in the water. Joseph Kelly, 51, of Babylon, launched his personal watercraft from Amityville on Sunday, Oct. 18 at approximately 8:30 p.m., Suffolk County Police said. When Kelly did not return to shore, an acquaintance notified police at approximately 7:50 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19.  Following a search, Kelly and his watercraft were located in Copiague in the water south of Tanner Park at approximately 11 a.m., police said. Kelly was pronounced dead by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medica…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Be Prepared If Emergency Arises, Officials Warn As Boaters Flock To Waters Be Prepared If Emergency Arises, Officials Warn As Boaters Flock To Waters
Be Prepared If Emergency Arises, Officials Warn As Boaters Flock To Waters Boaters need to be prepared if an emergency arises when out on the water this July 4th holiday and throughout the summer, officials are warning. Marine patrol units in the region are increasing their marine presence over the four-day weekend to make sure vessels are safe and boaters obey Boating While Intoxicating laws. Before heading out on the water, check to make sure your boat has required safety equipment on board, including a personal flotation device for each person on board.  Kids under 12  must wear life jackets at all times in New York on boats less than 65 feet and all…

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by Donna Christopher