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'Cold Shock': Be Prepared For Low Water Temps Rest Of Warm Memorial Day Weekend
As temperatures warm up, beaches will be crowded for the next couple of days. But forecasters are warning beachgoers to be prepared for water temperatures that are much colder than temperatures in the air. "Warm air doesn’t always mean warm water in lakes, streams, or oceans," the National Weather Service says. "Fifty-five-degree water may not sound very cold, but it can be deadly. "Plunging into the cold water of any temperature becomes dangerous if you aren’t prepared for what the sudden exposure can do to your body and brain. "Warm air temperatures can create a false sense …
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Swimming Reopens At Hempstead Beach After Multiple Shark Sightings
Swimmers can dip their toes back in the water on Long Island, at least up to their knees, after two 6-foot sharks were spotted earlier in the day. The sharks were spotted at Hempstead Beach around 11:30 a.m., Friday, Aug. 19. According to Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin, the town has been using drones, and lifeguards on jet skis to scan for sharks after an unusual number of sightings due to warmer waters. The sharks were spotted by lifeguard Lauren Marquaret in knee-deep water chasing bait fish. Clavin says the sharks, some identified as bull sharks, are drawn to the warmer w…
Police & Fire
Alert Issued After Dead Shark Washes Up On Long Island Beach
Authorities issued an alert to swimmers and boaters after a dead shark washed up on a Long Island beach. Police in Suffolk County responded to a report of a dead shark on the Ocean Beaches in Quogue between 80 and 90 Dune Road at about 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 20, according to the Quogue Village Police Department. The shark was reported to be between 7 and 8 feet long, police said. The animal was pulled back out into the water before police could secure it, according to the report. The Quogue Police Department said it is in contact with the South Fork Natural History Museum Shark Rese…
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State Agencies Increase Patrols, Surveillance At Long Island Beaches Due To Shark Attacks
State officials have ordered heightened patrols and surveillance of shark activity at Long Island State Park beaches amid an increase in sightings and reports of swimmers getting bit. Gov. Kathy Hochul said on Monday morning, July 18, that she has directed State Parks to increase lifeguard staffing at ocean beaches by 25 percent. Hochul also ordered expanded drone availability at Long Island State Park, Jones Beach State Pakr, Robert Moses State Park, and Hither Hills State Park. "As New Yorkers and visitors alike head to our beautiful Long Island beaches to enjoy the summer, our top…
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Long Island Lifeguard Speaks Out After Being Attacked By Shark
A Long Island lifeguard bitten by a shark during a training exercise is grateful he survived the attack and is counting his blessings. Smith Point Beach lifeguard Zachari Gallo, age 33, told CBS New York he felt a sharp, sharp pain around 10:15 a.m., Sunday, July 3, during a training exercise with other lifeguards and reached down and felt a rubbery texture. As soon as he felt the texture he knew it was a shark and hit the estimated 5-foot shark three times in an effort to escape. After the third hit, the shark turned around and its tail hit him in the chest, Gallo said. After the att…
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Shark Watch: Here's How To Stay Safe Amid New Reports Of Sightings
As many flock to the beaches this summer, researchers have also reported a brand-new uptick in shark sightings. A sighting of a great white shark caused the temporary closure of a beach in Truro, Massachusetts, on Tuesday, June 28, during the same week there were multiple other confirmed and unconfirmed shark sightings in the region, according to a report from Fox News on Wednesday, June 30. Related story: Two Long Island Beaches Close After Lifeguard Bitten By Shark On Long Island, a 37-year-old man suffered an injury to his foot while swimming at Jones Beach on Thursday, June 30. Pol…
Lifestyle
Swimming Prohibited After Multiple Shark Sightings At Long Island Beach
Swimming was temporarily suspended at a Long Island beach following the latest shark sighting off the shore, officials announced. Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone cautioned that swimming is off-limits at Smiths Point Beach until further notice following reports of multiple shark sightings near the shore. The sightings were reported at approximately 1:10 p.m. from the beach in Shirley. Earlier story - Police Intensify Air, Water Patrol On Long Island After Shark Sightings The new sightings come days after officials in Nassau County cautioned about shark sightings that forced lif…
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20th Shark Sighting Off Nassau County Beach Leads To Limited Swimming
Swimmers at some South Shore beaches on Long Island were forced out of the water after lifeguards spotted a shark looming near the shoreline, officials said. A six-foot-long shark was spotted at approximately 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 12 approximately 25 yards off Lido Beach, according to Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin. In response, as a precaution, swimmers were pulled out of the water at Point Lookout, Lido Beach, and Nickerson Beach temporarily. Lifeguard and jet ski patrols were also called to the area to determine when the coast was clear. By mid-afternoon, the swimmers were perm…
Police & Fire
Man Drowns At Long Island Beach
Police are investigating the drowning death of a man that happened at a Long Island beach overnight. Two men who were swimming in the water at Smith Point Beach in Shirley were struck by a large wave just before 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6, Suffolk County Police said. One of the men made it back to the shore and the other was pulled out into the water. Members of the United States Coast Guard and members of the Mastic Beach Fire Department pulled the victim from the water. The 54-year-old man was transported to Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead where he was pronounced dead. T…
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Swimming Resumes At Long Island Beaches After Shark Sightings, Warnings
Swimmers were allowed back in the water at Long Island beaches after it was temporarily suspended due to shark sightings off the shore. Swimming was permitted once again on Thursday, Aug. 5 at Robert Moses State Park after officials were forced to suspend it the day before when a massive number of bunker fish were spotted near the Fire Island Lighthouse, which attracted more predatory marine life. Related story - Fire Island Beach Closed For Swimming After Shark Sightings On Wednesday morning, Aug. 4 swimming at Jones Beach was also temporarily prohibited due to reports of shark sightings…
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Police Intensify Air, Water Patrol In Nassau After Shark Sightings
Officials on Long Island are on high alert following a recent uptick in shark sightings off the coast of area beaches. Last week, there were multiple shark sightings reported off the coast - mostly in Nassau County - prompting officials to ramp up patrols over the weekend to ensure the safety of beach-goers as the dog days of summer approach. Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said that in response to the latest sightings, she instructed the police department to increase helicopter and marine patrols out of precaution. "I've directed the Nassau County Police Department to begin enhanced…
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Update: Separate Shark Sightings Off Nassau Coast Keep Swimmers From Water
Separate shark sightings led to swimming being prohibited at some beaches off the Long Island coast. The shark, described as significant-sized, was spotted offshore of Lido West Beach by a Town of Hempstead lifeguard who was on a surfboard, the Town of Hempstead said early Monday afternoon, July 27. Lifeguards then red-flagged the area as per state protocols. Swimming was prohibited at Civic Beach, Lido Beach, Lido Beach West, Town Point Park Lookout and Town Park at Sands for most of the afternoon. Late in the afternoon, beachgoers were permitted to enter the water up to their knees…
Lifestyle
Covid-
19: Having A Day At The Beach? Here's What Steps To Take To Stay Safe
With the weather warming up and many feeling cabin fever after months of socially distancing due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, hundreds in the tristate area have been flocking to beaches as they seek to get out of the house. With New York and Connecticut opening up most of their beaches, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has offered guidance to beach-goers to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 as the states begin recovering from the virus. Anyone at the beach has been instructed to socially distance at least six feet apart, and face coverings should be worn. Th…
Lifestyle
These Long Island Beaches Are Tops In Clean Water Quality
Seven beaches on Long Island rank among the cleanest beaches in New York, according to a study of water quality for the past three years. All of the best-ranked beaches, all in Suffolk County, received the highest average grades during wet and dry weather conditions from 2016 through 2018, according to this report by Save the Sound. The best beaches include: Hobart Beach (Sand City) Inlet and Hobart Beach Bay, both in Northport; Port Jefferson Beaches, both West and East, in Brookhaven; Iron Pier Beach and Mattituck Breakwater Beach, both in Riverhead; and Belle Terre Beach in Brookha…
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These Suffolk County Beaches Remain Closed To Bathing
The following beaches in Suffolk County remain closed to bathing due to the finding of bacteria at levels in excess of acceptable criteria, according to Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone's office. Terraces on the Sound Beach in Rocky Point, Sayville Marina Park Beach in Sayville Tanner Park Beach in Copiague, West Islip Beach in West Islip East Islip Beach in East Islip Brightwaters Village Beach in Brightwaters Beaches will reopen when further testing reveals that the bacteria have subsided to acceptable levels. Bathing in bacteria-contaminated water can result in gas…
Weather
Rain Will Return: Big Change Coming After Rare Dry Weekend
There's a big change coming following the first dry weekend of the spring. Here's what to expect, and when: Sunday, June 9: Mostly sunny skies will fade behind thickening clouds in the afternoon. Temperatures will be slightly cooler with a high in the mid 70s inland and low 70s along the coast. (See second image above.) There will be a calm breeze with winds between 5 to 8 mph. If you're heading to the beach, there will be a moderate risk of rip current development. Remember to heed the advice of local beach patrol and flag warning systems and swim near a lifeguard. Monday, June 10:&…
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Summery Sunday: Here's How Hot It Will Get On Warmest Day Of Year
Summer won't officially start until Friday, June 21. But you won't find much better beach days than the one in store on Sunday, May 26. The mercury will rise to the mid 80s to upper 80s throughout the region, with some spots even hitting the 90-degree mark. Increased humidity will make it feel even warmer. Morning clouds have given way to sunny skies following an overnight round of showers and storms that arrived ahead of a warm front that is leading to the spike in temperatures. Despite it being so warm, beachgoers should be aware that water temperatures are still cold, the National Weat…
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