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Several Beaches Closed In Westchester After Heavy Rain Several Beaches Closed In Westchester After Heavy Rain
Several Beaches Closed In Westchester After Heavy Rain Several beaches in Westchester on Long Island Sound are closed to visitors following heavy rains that may have brought high bacteria levels to the water, officials announced.  The beach closures were announced on Monday, Aug. 6 by the Westchester County Health Department following excessive rainfall the day before.  The following beaches will be closed on Monday: Mamaroneck: Harbor Island; Beach Point Club; Orienta Beach Club; Mamaroneck Beach and Yacht Club. Rye: Covleigh Club. New Rochelle: Hudson Park Beach; Davenport Club; Greentree Club; Surf Club. The beaches may be a…

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Latest Update: Beach In Westchester Reopens After Water Samples Show Lower Bacteria Levels Latest Update: Beach In Westchester Reopens After Water Samples Show Lower Bacteria Levels
Latest Update: Beach In Westchester Reopens After Water Samples Show Lower Bacteria Levels A beach in Westchester is once again open to visitors after it was briefly shut down as a result of high bacteria levels in the water.  The Hudson Park East Beach in New Rochelle was reopened on Friday, July 12 after water samples showed an acceptable level of bacteria, county officials announced. The beach was closed on Thursday, July 11 after collected samples exceeded the bacteria levels allowed by New York State.  Earlier Report - Summer Bummer: High Bacteria Levels Force Beach To Close In New Rochelle Although beachgoers in New Rochelle got lucky with Friday's announce…

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Summer Bummer: High Bacteria Levels Force Beach To Close In Westchester Summer Bummer: High Bacteria Levels Force Beach To Close In Westchester
Summer Bummer: High Bacteria Levels Force Beach To Close In Westchester A beach in Westchester is closed until further notice as a result of high bacteria levels.  New, updated report - Latest Update: Beach In New Rochelle Reopens After Water Samples Show Lower Bacteria Levels Following the collection of water samples on Monday, July 8, and Wednesday, July 10, Hudson Park East Beach in New Rochelle has closed to visitors, Westchester County officials announced on Thursday, July 11.   The collected samples exceeded the bacteria levels allowed by New York State, officials said, adding that the beach would soon be re-tested.  Additionall…

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New Update: Pair Of Westchester Beaches Closed Through Weekend Due To High Bacteria Levels New Update: Pair Of Westchester Beaches Closed Through Weekend Due To High Bacteria Levels
New Update: Pair Of Westchester Beaches Closed Through Weekend Due To High Bacteria Levels This story has been updated.  Sorry, beachgoers — two popular beaches in Westchester have been ordered closed for the weekend following the discovery of high bacteria levels.  New, updated report - Update: Pair Of Westchester Beaches Still Closed Due To High Bacteria Levels Both Croton Point Park Beach in Croton-on-Hudson and Philipse Manor Beach in Sleepy Hollow have been closed through Monday, July 1 due to high bacteria levels, the Westchester County Department of Health announced on Friday, June 28. The beaches were originally closed on Thursday, June 27. However, after…

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