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Heavy Rains Force Beaches To Close In Westchester: Here's Full List Heavy Rains Force Beaches To Close In Westchester: Here's Full List
Heavy Rains Force Beaches To Close In Westchester: Here's Full List As extreme heat smothers the Hudson Valley, several beaches in Westchester have been forced to close because of heavy rainfall that drenched the region.  The Westchester County Department of Health announced the closures on Friday morning, July 28, also adding that the beaches had to close after around 1.2 inches of rain fell in just 24 hours.  The following beaches will be affected on Friday and Saturday, July 29:  Harbor Island Beach in Mamaroneck; Beach Point Club in Mamaroneck; Orienta Beach Club in Mamaroneck; Mamaroneck Beach & Yacht Club; Coveleigh Club in Rye; H…

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by Ben Crnic
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Pack Of Sharks Spotted Off Long Island Shore, Temporarily Closing Beach Pack Of Sharks Spotted Off Long Island Shore, Temporarily Closing Beach
Pack Of Sharks Spotted Off Long Island Shore, Temporarily Closing Beach Swimming was temporarily suspended again at a Long Island beach when a pack of sharks was reportedly found feasting on baitfish in the waters. A pack of nearly two dozen sharks was reportedly spotted at approximately 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 15 at Davis Park, a Fire Island beach off the coast of Long Island, causing concerns for lifeguards in the area. According to reports, at least 20 sharks were spotted close to the shore following schools of mossbunker and other baitfish that were congregating in the area, attracting the predators and other marine life. Following the shark sightings, lif…

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by Zak Failla