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Rare Coyote Sighting Reported In Nassau County Rare Coyote Sighting Reported In Nassau County
Rare Coyote Sighting Reported In Nassau County State park officials believe they have observed a rare Long Island coyote sighting. Video surveillance cameras captured a shot of what officials believe is a coyote at 875-acre Robert Moses State Park, located in southern Suffolk County on Fire Island. While the photo is grainy, the state parks department is hoping to capture a clearer video on future surveillance. Dan Keefe, a spokesman for the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, confirmed the sighting and provided the video camera shot. This new sighting comes on the heels of other reports of a coyote spotted i…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Zach’s Bay At Jones Beach Closed To Swimmers Due To High Bacteria Counts, Officials Say Zach’s Bay At Jones Beach Closed To Swimmers Due To High Bacteria Counts, Officials Say
Zach’s Bay At Jones Beach Closed To Swimmers Due To High Bacteria Counts, Officials Say Zach's Bay at Jones Beach State Park is closed to swimmers due to high bacteria counts, according to park officials. The measure was announced on Wednesday, July 23. "This prohibition is a precautionary step to assure the protection of the health and safety of our swimmers," said George Gorman, regional director for the State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Results from additional water quality testing will be reviewed to determine when swimming will once again be permitted. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Donna Christopher
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Extreme Heat: Hours Extended At Jones Beach, Other State Parks Extreme Heat: Hours Extended At Jones Beach, Other State Parks
Extreme Heat: Hours Extended At Jones Beach, Other State Parks Jones Beach and other State park swimming facilities will stay open for extended hours during the extreme heat. Gov. Andrew Cuomo has directed the State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation offers extended hours at the following this weekend, according to the governor's' office. Long Island Jones Beach Sunken Meadow Robert Moses Orient Beach Hecksher Wildwood Hither Hills Montauk Downs High temperatures and increased humidity could pose danger to at-risk populations, including the elderly and small children New Yorkers are urged to take precautions during the heatwave exp…

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by Donna Christopher