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Construction On 3 Long Island Projects Paused
Two Long Island drawbridge projects and one ferry plaza project will be paused with the intention of easing tourists’ travel this summer. On Friday, May 19, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the three Long Island construction projects will be paused until the fall in order to minimize travel times this summer. The projects that will be paused are: Meadowbrook Parkway Drawbridge (Nassau County) Loop Parkway Drawbridge (Nassau County) Shelter Island Ferry Plaza Reconstruction (Suffolk County) “Visitors from across the world come to Long Island to enjoy our world-renowned beaches, scenic w…
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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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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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Covid-
19: State Park Family Passes Will Be Given To NYers Who Get Vaxed Through Memorial Day
New York is “taking a shot in the park” to encourage New Yorkers to go out and get the COVID-19 vaccine. Any New Yorker who receives a COVID-19 vaccination this week will receive a free two-day family pass to visit any state park, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced at a briefing on Monday, May 24 at Jones Beach in advance of Memorial Day Weekend. Anyone vaccinated between Monday, May 24, and Monday, May 31 will be eligible to receive passes. Cuomo made note that each state park will also feature pop-up vaccination sites over the holiday weekend as the state looks to “get more shots in arms” as th…
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Popular Long Island Restaurant Announces Closure
A popular Long Island restaurant that has been a destination spot for summers for the past 12 years is closing its doors. Surf’s Out, a go-to Fire Island restaurant for cocktails and a meal on a lazy summer day, announced on Facebook on Friday, March 12, it won't reopen for summer visitors leaving a hole in a spot that has few eateries serving the beach community. The owners, Dean Cirella, Matthew Barbara, and Paul Barbara, said they had decided it is time to pass the torch to a new team and a different restaurant under new ownership would open in its place. The area of the resta…
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