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Hochul Orders Long Island Beaches To Suspend Swimming Due To Hurricane Franklin Hochul Orders Long Island Beaches To Suspend Swimming Due To Hurricane Franklin
Hochul Orders Long Island Beaches To Suspend Swimming Due To Hurricane Franklin As Hurricane Franklin ramps up in the North Atlantic, New York officials are taking measures to ensure that Long Islanders stay safe. On Wednesday, Aug. 30, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that she directed state parks to suspend swimming on Long Island ocean beaches ahead of potential hurricane effects that could make the activity dangerous. Three beaches are subject to these restrictions: Robert Moses State Park; Hither Hills State Park; and Jones Beach State Park. Hochul said that Hurricane Franklin has already caused flooding and rough surf conditions at the parks. “With tropical s…

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by Sophie Grieser