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NY Beach Grades Are In: These Are The Cleanest (And Dirtiest) On Long Island Sound NY Beach Grades Are In: These Are The Cleanest (And Dirtiest) On Long Island Sound
NY Beach Grades Are In: These Are The Cleanest (And Dirtiest) On Long Island Sound With summer around the corner, swimmers across Long Island Sound have reason to celebrate — mostly. According to the 2025 Long Island Sound Beach Report released Tuesday, May 20, by Save the Sound, 72% of beaches on both the New York and Connecticut sides earned an A or B for water quality during the 2024 swimming season. Save the Sound But not all beaches passed the test. The report graded 204 beaches based on water samples collected from 2022 through 2024. Some top Connecticut performers included: Westbrook Town Beach (A+) — 10 years straight with a perfect score Waterford Town Beach…

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by Cecilia Levine
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NY Ranked Third Most Eco-Friendly State, New Study Says: Here's Why NY Ranked Third Most Eco-Friendly State, New Study Says: Here's Why
NY Ranked Third Most Eco-Friendly State, New Study Says: Here's Why Several Northeast states are among the most environmentally friendly in the nation, according to a new study. The Greenest States in 2025 list was released by WalletHub on Wednesday, April 9. The personal finance website compared all 50 states across key metrics like air and water quality, renewable energy use, green transportation, and carbon emissions. WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo said infrastructure plays a big role in whether residents can make eco-friendly choices. "If a state doesn't have a great infrastructure for alternative-fuel vehicles, it becomes much harder for r…

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by Chris Spiker
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Water Crisis: Road Salt Could Make Major Hudson Valley Supply Undrinkable, Officials Warn Water Crisis: Road Salt Could Make Major Hudson Valley Supply Undrinkable, Officials Warn
Water Crisis: Road Salt Could Make Major Hudson Valley Supply Undrinkable, Officials Warn A major Hudson Valley reservoir serving NYC, Westchester, and Putnam has seen salt levels triple—which could render water undrinkable for the future, officials announced.  The New York City Department of Environmental Protection released a report on Friday, March 21, revealing that salinity in the Croton System—one of the city's key water sources that also serves Westchester and Putnam counties—has tripled in the last 30 years, the department said.  At the current pace, chloride levels in the New Croton Reservoir, located in Croton-on-Hudson, could exceed the state’s legal limit b…

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by Ben Crnic
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Construction Starts On $23 Million Clean Water Project In Dutchess County Construction Starts On $23 Million Clean Water Project In Dutchess County
Construction Starts On $23 Million Clean Water Project In Dutchess County Construction has begun on a $23 million wastewater treatment plant and sewer project in the Hudson Valley, which will help ensure reliable wastewater service and protect water quality. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Thursday, Oct. 24, the start of the project in Dutchess County undertaken by the Water and Wastewater Authority to modernize clean water infrastructure in the village of Tivoli.  Hochul said the $23 million in state and federal investments will modernize the village’s 1930s-era sewer system, ensuring reliable wastewater service for the community and protecting the …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Popular Hudson Valley Lake Reopens After Harmful Algae Bloom Causes Closure Popular Hudson Valley Lake Reopens After Harmful Algae Bloom Causes Closure
Popular Hudson Valley Lake Reopens After Harmful Algae Bloom Causes Closure A popular Hudson Valley lake and picnic area has reopened after being closed due to a harmful algae bloom that invaded the water. Related: Harmful Algae Causes Closure Of Popular Beach In Stony Point The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation said Tuesday, July 16, that Lake Welch in Harriman State Park in Rockland County in Stony Point had reopened the beach and picnic grounds after a harmful algae bloom was first observed on Tuesday, July 9.  The bloom prevented the lake from being open for swimming or other recreational activities. Officials sa…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Harmful Algae Blooms Close Several Hudson Valley Beaches Harmful Algae Blooms Close Several Hudson Valley Beaches
Harmful Algae Blooms Close Several Hudson Valley Beaches Several beaches in the Hudson Valley are closed to the public thanks to harmful algae blooms that can harm the health of swimmers.  Five beaches in Putnam County are currently closed as a result of the blooms, according to county officials.  The affected beaches include:  Barger Pond Beach in Putnam Valley, which was closed on Saturday, July 6; Carraras Beach in Putnam Valley, which was closed on Friday, July 5;  Jackson Beach in Patterson, which was closed on Tuesday, July 2; Singers Beach in Putnam Valley, which was closed on Saturday, July 6; Warren Beach in Patters…

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by Ben Crnic