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SUNY New Paltz Closed Through Week's End Due To Reports Of Tainted Water SUNY New Paltz Closed Through Week's End Due To Reports Of Tainted Water
SUNY New Paltz Closed Through Week's End Due To Reports Of Tainted Water All classes have been canceled through the end of the week at SUNY New Paltz due to reported tainted water. College officials at the campus in Ulster County said they made the decision on Tuesday, Feb. 11, to close out of an abundance of caution for the safety of students after being notified by a precautionary advisory issued by the Village of New Paltz. They said the closure will last until at least Saturday, Feb. 15. The first water notice was issued on Monday, Feb. 10, after residents complained of an "odor" and "taste" problems coming from the water supply. During an inspection, a “s…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Boil Water Advisory Extended In Long Beach After E. Coli Found Boil Water Advisory Extended In Long Beach After E. Coli Found
Boil Water Advisory Extended In Long Beach After E. Coli Found The Nassau County Department of Health has extended its boil water alert for Long Beach into Monday, June 24 after the bacteria E. coli was detected in the city's water supply. Only boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth, and preparing food, until further notice, the city said in a statement. There have been no reported illnesses from E. coli in Long Beach. Long Beach officials are distributing bottled water Sunday, June 23 for Long Beach residents only.  New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo directed the state Office of Emergency Managem…

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by Joe Lombardi