Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Photo Credit: Getty Images) Be it swimming or any other water activity, kids love to spend time in the water, especially during ...

Many consider Memorial Day the unofficial start of summer. Officials say whether you’re a tourist or a local — it’s a great time for a refresher on the rules when it comes to water safety. “Memorial ...

Memorial Day is approaching quickly, which means that many families will head to the pool, shore, or lake to unofficially ...

With simple actions and constant attention, we can ensure every child enjoys the water safely, area YMCA leaders Adam Klutts, Anthony Walters and Jody Alexander write.

YEAH. ED MARIA. YOU KNOW, ESSEX COUNTY HAS HAD SIX PEOPLE DROWN ALREADY THIS SUMMER, AND THEY’VE HAD MANY CLOSE CALLS AS WELL. SO WHAT THEY’RE DOING IS SOUNDING THE ALARM, LIKE YOU SAID, THE DA ...

Pool parties are good fun over Memorial Day weekend in the Valley, but it's critical to remember water safety rules.

WASHINGTON — To ensure that tap water in the United States is safe to drink, the federal government has been steadily tightening the health standards for the nation’s water supplies for decades. But ...

As Long Island families gear up for another summer of beaches, backyard pools and boating, water safety experts are urging parents and caregivers to take critical steps to prevent drownings—an issue ...