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New Update: Hudson River Swimming, Boating Advisory Lifted In Westchester New Update: Hudson River Swimming, Boating Advisory Lifted In Westchester
New Update: Hudson River Swimming, Boating Advisory Lifted In Westchester This story has been updated. Following the completed repairs of a sewer main break at a Northern Westchester pump station, county officials have lifted an advisory for recreational activities in the Hudson River.  In an announcement on Monday, June 10, Croton-on-Hudson village officials said that repairs to the force main break at the Crotonville Pump Station on Croton River Rd. in Ossining have been completed and that the Westchester County Department of Health has lifted its advisory for avoiding the Hudson River.  The break occurred on Thursday, June 6. As a result, …
These Mamaroneck Beaches Ordered Closed By Health Department These Mamaroneck Beaches Ordered Closed By Health Department
These Mamaroneck Beaches Ordered Closed By Health Department If you were looking to spend a fun day in the sand, be warned — several county-owned beaches in Westchester have been ordered closed by health officials.  A total of nine beaches across the county were preemptively closed on Friday, June 7 as a result of 1.25 inches of rain observed in the last 24 hours, according to the Westchester County Department of Health.  The closed beaches are:  Harbor Island, Mamaroneck; Beach Point Club, Mamaroneck; Orienta Beach Club, Mamaroneck; Mamaroneck Beach and Yacht Club; Coveleigh Club, Rye; Hudson Park Beach, New Rochelle; Davenport…
Force Main Break Sends Partially Treated Sewage Into River In Westchester Force Main Break Sends Partially Treated Sewage Into River In Westchester
Force Main Break Sends Partially Treated Sewage Into River In Westchester This story has been updated. Officials are advising residents to stay out of the Hudson River throughout most of Westchester for at least several days as crews work to repair a force main break sending partially treated sewage into the water. New, updated report - New Update: Force Main Break Repaired In Ossining, Swimming Advisory Remains The break occurred at the Crotonville Pump Station at 100 Croton River Rd. in Ossining on Thursday, June 6, Croton-on-Hudson village officials announced.  According to an update from officials on Friday morning, June 7, the repair process is t…