A former New York City police sergeant died from an apparent drowning while surfing in Long Island’s frigid waters on Sunday.

Jack Shapiro, 54, of Holbrook was identified as the victim after being pulled to shore by a bystander off the coast of Gilgo ...

A former sergeant for the New York Police Department has died in a suspected drowning on Long Island. Jack Shapiro was ...

Jack Shapiro Sr., a retired NYPD sergeant from Holbrook, had set out Sunday to do what he loved: surfing. His son Jack ...

Image via Facebook The family of a former NYPD cop is in mourning. The ex-police sergeant sadly passed away while surfing on ...

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Beaches will reach a high of 70 and a low of 48. There will be plenty of sunshine during the day and surf between 2-4 feet. Mountains can expect winds around 35 mph, along with a high of 54.

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