News 12 used an infrared thermometer to check surface temperatures on playground equipment at John J. Burns Park on Thursday afternoon — and the results were alarming.

Too hot to play: LI playground equipment reaches burn-risk temperatures amid heat wave

Fire officials say frequent breaks and calling in mutual aid from neighboring departments help reduce the risk of heat exhaustion while keeping crews ready for the next emergency.

100 pounds of gear, brutal heat: How LI first responders are staying safe during the heat wave

Families flocked to local pools this week to cool off, but with the UV index expected to reach 9, health experts say protection from the sun is essential.

UV index to hit dangerous levels on LI as doctors warn about sun damage

Especially for vulnerable residents without reliable air conditioning.

'Heat waves are the leading cause of weather-related deaths,’ Long Island doctor warns

The proposal is already generating excitement among residents who say the project could become a major attraction for families across Long Island.

Closed Coram movie theater could reopen as retro entertainment hub

A car lost control around 11 p.m. Sunday, crashed through a fence, knocked down trees and came to a stop in a resident’s backyard.

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