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 beach at Hudson Park in New Rochelle.
Photo Credit: *Google Maps street view*

Ben Crnic

07/12/2024 3:30 p.m.

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 announcement, those in Mohegan Lake did not fare as well: two beaches in that Northern Westchester community remain closed thanks to harmful algae blooms. They include:

Mohegan Colony Association;
Mohegan Beach Park District.

Both beaches were originally shut down on Monday, July 8.

Earlier Report - Harmful Algae Blooms Close Pair Of Mohegan Lake Beaches

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