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All Long Island Now Under Severe Drought Conditions All Long Island Now Under Severe Drought Conditions
All Long Island Now Under Severe Drought Conditions Long Island and parts of the Hudson Valley are currently experiencing severe drought conditions, according to the US Drought Monitor. The map of drought conditions across the country, which is released every Thursday, classified a number of New York counties as experiencing severe drought conditions as of Thursday, Sept. 1. The website reported that drought persisted or expanded across much of the Northeast since the previous update, with increases in severe drought conditions in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. According to the update, the following areas are experiencing sever…

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by Nicole Valinote
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These Long Island Beaches Are Tops In Clean Water Quality These Long Island Beaches Are Tops In Clean Water Quality
These Long Island Beaches Are Tops In Clean Water Quality Seven beaches on Long Island rank among the cleanest beaches in New York, according to a study of water quality for the past three years.  All of the best-ranked beaches, all in Suffolk County, received the highest average grades during wet and dry weather conditions from 2016 through 2018, according to this report by Save the Sound. The best beaches include: Hobart Beach (Sand City) Inlet and Hobart Beach Bay, both in Northport; Port Jefferson Beaches, both West and East, in Brookhaven; Iron Pier Beach and Mattituck Breakwater Beach, both in Riverhead; and Belle Terre Beach in Brookha…

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by Daily Voice
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Can Oysters Solve This Long Island Town's Water Problems? Can Oysters Solve This Long Island Town's Water Problems?
Can Oysters Solve This Long Island Town's Water Problems? The Town of Oyster Bay is looking to oysters to solve its water problems. The Town designated three parcels of underground land as conservation management areas for the preservation, seeding, rehabilitation of shellfish including the use of community oyster gardens, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino announced Thursday, Aug. 1. The areas in Town waters include one along West Shore Road in Bayville, one at Laurel Hollow Beach, and one in Oyster Bay Cove. The locations throughout Oyster Bay Harbor come to about 50 acres total, and will eventually lead to the creation of a self-sustai…

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by Donna Christopher
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These Suffolk County Beaches Remain Closed To Bathing These Suffolk County Beaches Remain Closed To Bathing
These Suffolk County Beaches Remain Closed To Bathing The following beaches in Suffolk County remain closed to bathing due to the finding of bacteria at levels in excess of acceptable criteria, according to Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone's office. Terraces on the Sound Beach in Rocky Point, Sayville Marina Park Beach in Sayville Tanner Park Beach in Copiague, West Islip Beach in West Islip East Islip Beach in East Islip  Brightwaters Village Beach in Brightwaters Beaches will reopen when further testing reveals that the bacteria have subsided to acceptable levels. Bathing in bacteria-contaminated water can result in gas…

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by Donna Christopher
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High Bacteria Levels Lead To Closures Of 50-Plus Suffolk County Beaches High Bacteria Levels Lead To Closures Of 50-Plus Suffolk County Beaches
High Bacteria Levels Lead To Closures Of 50-Plus Suffolk County Beaches Heavy rainfall in the region has forced the Suffolk County Health Department to close more than 50 Long Island beaches due to excessive bacteria levels. The Suffolk County Department of Health issued an advisory against bathing at 57 beaches due to the “potential that the presence of bacteria at levels that exceed New York State standards will impact these areas.” According to health officials, the beaches covered by the advisory are located in areas that are heavily influenced by stormwater runoff from the surrounding watersheds and adjacent tributaries, and because of their location in an…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Zach’s Bay At Jones Beach Closed To Swimmers Due To High Bacteria Counts, Officials Say Zach’s Bay At Jones Beach Closed To Swimmers Due To High Bacteria Counts, Officials Say
Zach’s Bay At Jones Beach Closed To Swimmers Due To High Bacteria Counts, Officials Say Zach's Bay at Jones Beach State Park is closed to swimmers due to high bacteria counts, according to park officials. The measure was announced on Wednesday, July 23. "This prohibition is a precautionary step to assure the protection of the health and safety of our swimmers," said George Gorman, regional director for the State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Results from additional water quality testing will be reviewed to determine when swimming will once again be permitted. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Donna Christopher
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Swimming Prohibited At Wildwood State Park Due To High Bacteria Counts Swimming Prohibited At Wildwood State Park Due To High Bacteria Counts
Bacteria Counts Swimming is currently prohibited at Wildwood State Park in Wading River due to high bacteria counts park officials have announced. This prohibition is a precautionary step to assure the protection of the health and safety of the park's swimmers, says the notice. Results from additional water quality testing will be reviewed to determine when swimming will once again be permitted.  For current information on park closures, call 631-929-4314.

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by Donna Christopher
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Four Suffolk Beaches Closed Due To Excessive Bacteria Levels Four Suffolk Beaches Closed Due To Excessive Bacteria Levels
Four Suffolk Beaches Closed Due To Excessive Bacteria Levels Four beaches are closed to bathing on Long Island due to high bacteria levels found in the water,  according to health officials. Residents should not go in the water at Benjamin's Memorial Beach in Bay Shore, Amityville Village Beach, Tanner Park Beach in Copiague and Lake Ronkonkoma-Islip Town Beach in Suffolk County. The beaches will reopen when further testing reveals that the bacteria have subsided to acceptable levels. According to Suffolk County Commissioner of Health Dr. James Tomarken, bathing in bacteria-contaminated water can result in gastrointestinal illness, as well as i…

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by Donna Christopher