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Massapequa Mom Credits ‘Thick Thighs' For Saving Life After Vicious Dog Attack Massapequa Mom Credits ‘Thick Thighs' For Saving Life After Vicious Dog Attack
Massapequa Mom Credits ‘Thick Thighs' For Saving Life After Vicious Dog Attack Support is swelling for a Long Island mother and author who was seriously injured while saving her daughter from a vicious dog attack. Sarle Jeffries, of Massapequa, described the harrowing ordeal in a GoFundMe campaign. While traveling abroad with her daughters earlier this month, she said she was attacked by a Rottweiler as she shielded her youngest daughter, Veya, who was initially targeted by the dog. “She had to get one stitch after being punctured, but unfortunately, the dog got me and took a chunk out of my leg,” Jeffries wrote. The attack left her with gruesome injuries, including …

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Woman Attacked By Dog At Nassau County Home Woman Attacked By Dog At Nassau County Home
Woman Attacked By Dog At Nassau County Home A woman is recovering after being attacked by a dog on Long Island. The incident occurred just before 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, in Elmont. Nassau County Police officers responding to the Newburgh Street residence found the 81-year-old had suffered multiple lacerations to various parts of her body.  The victim was transported to a local area hospital for evaluation and treatment of her injuries. She is currently listed in stable condition.  The Nassau County Emergency Service Unit (ESU) responded and secured the animals. The investigation is ongoing. 

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Child Airlifted, 2 Women Injured In Dog Attack At Hicksville Home Child Airlifted, 2 Women Injured In Dog Attack At Hicksville Home
Child Airlifted, 2 Women Injured In Dog Attack At Hicksville Home A young girl was seriously injured in a dog attack that also hurt two women on Long Island. Emergency crews were called to a Hicksville residence on Lantern Road for a dog bite at around 12:20 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15. Nassau County Police said officers found a girl and two women suffering from bites. They also located two dogs inside the home. The girl was flown by helicopter to Cohen Children’s Hospital in Queens with serious injuries to her face. The two adult victims were also hospitalized with leg injuries. Officers secured the dogs and Nassau County Animal Control responded to assist …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Owner Of Dog That Mauled 2-Year-Old Boy On Long Island Cops To Reckless Endangerment Charge Owner Of Dog That Mauled 2-Year-Old Boy On Long Island Cops To Reckless Endangerment Charge
Owner Of Dog That Mauled 2-Year-Old Boy On Long Island Cops To Reckless Endangerment Charge A Long Island woman formally accepted responsibility after her dog mauled a 2-year-old boy and injured the child’s uncle. Amy Willi, age 45, of Mastic, pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, Sept. 25. Prosecutors said Willi opened her front door while the boy was playing in his yard across the street in March 2023. As soon as the door opened, her dog ran outside and went toward the boy. The toddler’s uncle, who had been watching him as he played, picked him up to protect him. Moments later, the dog bit the man on his forearm, causing his nephew to fal…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Dog Shot, Killed After Attacking 43-Year-Old At Park In North Hills Dog Shot, Killed After Attacking 43-Year-Old At Park In North Hills
Dog Shot, Killed After Attacking 43-Year-Old At Park In North Hills A dog was shot and killed after it attacked its owner on Long Island. The incident happened around 2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 18, in North Hills. A 43-year-old man was at Christopher Morley Park, located at 500 Searingtown Road, with his Belgian Dutch Shepherd when it turned on his owner and began to viciously attack him.  Fearing for his life, the man fired one round at the dog. The canine, who was off his leash at the time of the incident, succumbed to its injury.  The man, who police say has a licensed pistol permit, suffered lacerations to his left arm and left leg. He w…

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by Joe Lombardi