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Harmful Algae Blooms Remain At These Closed Westchester Beaches Harmful Algae Blooms Remain At These Closed Westchester Beaches
Harmful Algae Blooms Remain At These Closed Westchester Beaches Although one Westchester County beach closed by the presence of harmful algae blooms has reopened for swimming, several remain blocked off, health officials said.  The county Health Department has reopened Lake Purdy’s POA Beach for swimming after confirming that a previously detected Harmful Algae Bloom (HAB) has cleared from the area, officials announced on Thursday, July 17. The decision comes after water samples collected on Wednesday showed no signs of the bloom in the swimming zone. Officials noted the bloom has not returned since that time.  However, the Health Depart…
Beaches Reopen In Mohegan Lake Following Harmful Algae Blooms Beaches Reopen In Mohegan Lake Following Harmful Algae Blooms
Beaches Reopen In Mohegan Lake Following Harmful Algae Blooms Days after they were closed as a result of heavy rainfall, several beaches in Westchester have been cleared for swimming, while some remain closed.  New, updated report - These Beaches Deemed Safe To Reopen In Mamaroneck After Downpours County health officials announced the updated closures on Friday, Aug. 23, days after the beaches were originally closed on Monday, Aug. 19 following heavy precipitation on Sunday, Aug. 18.  Beaches now cleared for swimming include:  Rye: Coveleigh Club; Mamaroneck:  Beach Point Club; Orienta Beach Club. New Rochelle: …
Newest Update: More Beaches In Westchester Cleared To Reopen, 2 Remain Closed Newest Update: More Beaches In Westchester Cleared To Reopen, 2 Remain Closed
Newest Update: More Beaches In Westchester Cleared To Reopen, 2 Remain Closed Bring out your buckets and spades—more beaches in Westchester have been cleared to open to swimmers by county health officials.  A total of three beaches in Mamaroneck in New Rochelle were allowed to open on Friday, Aug. 16, Westchester County health officials announced.  The beaches include:  Mamaroneck:  Mamaroneck Beach & Yacht Club; Harbor Island Beach. New Rochelle: Hudson Park West Beach. The announcement follows a previous spree of beach reopenings on Tuesday, Aug. 13.  Earlier Report - Update: Heavy Rains Prompt Beach Closures In Mamaroneck W…