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These Beaches Deemed Safe To Reopen In Westchester After Downpours These Beaches Deemed Safe To Reopen In Westchester After Downpours
These Beaches Deemed Safe To Reopen In Westchester After Downpours The last remaining county-owned beaches in Westchester that had been closed to swimmers have been cleared to reopen, officials announced.  The three beaches had originally been closed on Monday, Aug. 19 following heavy precipitation on Sunday, Aug. 18, according to the Westchester County Department of Health, which announced their reopenings on Wednesday, Aug. 28, and Monday, Aug. 26.  The reopened beaches are:  Mamaroneck:  Mamaroneck Beach & Yacht Club; Harbor Island Beach. New Rochelle:  Hudson Park West Beach. According to health officials, heavy r…

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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: …

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by Ben Crnic
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Milk From NY Farm Recalled Over Possible Bacteria Concerns Milk From NY Farm Recalled Over Possible Bacteria Concerns
Milk From NY Farm Recalled Over Possible Bacteria Concerns State officials are warning people not to consume unpasteurized raw milk that was sold by a New York farm due to possible bacteria concerns. Routine testing revealed the presence of bacteria in unpasteurized milk that was sold by Montgomery County’s HuHill Farm in Fort Plain, according to the state’s Department of Agriculture and Markets. The farm was prohibited from selling raw milk until further testing indicated it was free of the harmful bacteria. No illnesses connected to the recall had been reported to the agency as of Wednesday, Aug. 7. The particular bacteria found, Campylobacter …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Several Beaches In Westchester Closed After Heavy Rainfall Several Beaches In Westchester Closed After Heavy Rainfall
Several Beaches In Westchester Closed After Heavy Rainfall Following over an inch of heavy rainfall, nine beaches in Westchester have been preemptively closed due to water quality concerns.  The Westchester County Department of Health announced the closures on Thursday, July 18 after 1.30 inches of rain were recorded in the last 24 hours.  The beaches affected, which will close on Thursday and Friday, July 19, include: Mamaroneck: Harbor Island;  Beach Point Club; Orienta Beach Club; Mamaroneck Beach and Yacht Club, which will remain closed through Monday, July 22. Rye: Coveleigh Club. New Rochelle: Hudson Park Beach; Davenpor…

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by Ben Crnic
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Latest Update: Pair Of Westchester Beaches Cleared To Open By Health Officials Latest Update: Pair Of Westchester Beaches Cleared To Open By Health Officials
Latest Update: Pair Of Westchester Beaches Cleared To Open By Health Officials This story has been updated.  Two Westchester County-owned beaches have been cleared to open after tests confirmed that bacteria levels were back to a safe amount, officials announced.  The two beaches, Croton Point Park Beach in Croton-on-Hudson and Philipse Manor Beach in Sleepy Hollow, were cleared to open on Tuesday, July 2, the Westchester County Department of Health announced around 4 p.m.  Both beaches were originally ordered closed on Thursday, June 27 after tests revealed the presence of the maximum level of enterococcus bacteria outlined by the sanitary c…

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by Ben Crnic
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Discovery Of Bacteria Prompts Closure Of Beaches In Westchester: Here's Full List Discovery Of Bacteria Prompts Closure Of Beaches In Westchester: Here's Full List
Discovery Of Bacteria Prompts Closure Of Beaches In Westchester: Here's Full List Several beaches in Westchester along Long Island Sound have been closed indefinitely following the discovery of bacteria in the water, officials said.  The eight beaches, located in New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, and Rye, were shut down on Tuesday, Aug. 29 based on the bacteriological results of beach water samples collected the day before, the Westchester Health Department announced.  These beaches include:  Glen Island VIP Club in New Rochelle; Greentree Club in New Rochelle; Davenport Beach Club in New Rochelle; Surf Club in New Rochelle; Beach Point Club in Mamaroneck; …

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Walmart Recalls Air Freshener Due To Dangerous Bacteria Linked To Two Deaths Walmart Recalls Air Freshener Due To Dangerous Bacteria Linked To Two Deaths
Walmart Recalls Air Freshener Due To Dangerous Bacteria Linked To Two Deaths Walmart has recalled about 3,900 bottles of room spray products due to the possible presence of a dangerous bacteria linked to two deaths in the United States. The recall was issued after tests by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) determined that a bottle of the "Better Homes and Gardens Essential Oil Infused Aromatherapy Room Spray with Gemstones" contained rare bacteria, Burkholderia pseudomallei, according to a report from the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.  The room spray products were sold at about 55 Walmart locations across the country,…

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by Nicole Valinote