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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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by Ben Crnic
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COVID-19: Playland Park, County Pools In Westchester Set Opening Dates; Latest Rundown Of Cases COVID-19: Playland Park, County Pools In Westchester Set Opening Dates; Latest Rundown Of Cases
Covid-19: Playland Park, County Pools In Westchester Set Opening Dates; Latest Rundown Of Cases Westchester's pools and amusement parks will be open this summer as the county continues combating the spread of COVID-19.  County Executive George Latimer announced during a COVID-19 briefing on Monday, April 19 that Rye Playland, Playland Beach, and the county's pools have opening dates scheduled and should remain open during the duration of the summer. According to Latimer, planned openings include:  Beach openings at Playland and Croton Point Park will be opened beginning on Memorial Day through Tuesday, June 25; Playland Beach will be open seven days a week from June 25 thr…

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by Zak Failla
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Westchester Beaches Will Remain Open Due To Extreme Heat Westchester Beaches Will Remain Open Due To Extreme Heat
Westchester Beaches Will Remain Open Due To Extreme Heat There is an upside to extreme heat: Westchester County is opening up beaches normally closed on Tuesday, Aug. 7 due to another official heat wave.Two popular beaches -- in Rye and New Rochelle -- are normally closed on Tuesdays. With high humidity and temperatures forecast to exceed 90 degrees in Westchester at least through Tuesday, the Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation has opened up County beaches to help County residents cope with the heat.  Both Glen Island beach in New Rochelle and Playland beach in Rye will be open Tuesday, Aug. 7, from 11 a.m. to 6:3…

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by Jon Craig