Nassau County increases shark surveillance and safety measures at Jones Beach after a recent shark bite incident.

JONES BEACH, Nassau County (WABC) -- Officials plan for heightened security at Jones Beach for the July 4th holiday. On ...

A 20-year-old woman "sustained minor lacerations" to her foot when she was bit by a juvenile sand tiger shark last Wednesday.

A 20-year-old woman suffered minor injuries when she was apparently bitten by a sand tiger shark while standing in waist-deep ...

Nassau County officials said the safest way you can celebrate with fireworks is by watching a professional show.

Nassau County police are stepping up beach patrols for Fourth of July holiday weekend after a swimmer at Jones Beach suffered a “possible shark bite” Thursday, authorities said.

Federal officials investigate Nassau County Police after helicopter used to disperse 500 teens at Jones Beach "Senior Cut Day" gathering, raising concerns over FAA altitude regulations ...

A large group of youths from several high schools in Nassau County and Queens took over the popular Wantagh, Long Island, waterfront at 3 p.m. and spread out across the sand to enjoy the beautiful ...