The smash-and-grab robbery happened in front of stunned shoppers and salespeople.
Approximately 165 elderly scams were reported in Nassau last year. That's up from just 88 the year before.
The cats are at the Woodbury Animal Shelter and will require medical care. Shelter officials are asking for supplies including food, litter, and bath sized towels.
The 4-year-old was in the shallow end of the pool when he followed his older brother into the deeper water.
The residents have been in lockdown for nearly a year and have not been able to spend time with loved ones other than through a window or on a FaceTime call.
A group of hero lifeguards on Long Island reunited with the swimmer they saved when he suffered a heart attack.