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Stay Out Of Water: Several Beaches On Long Island Closed Over Bacteria Levels
Long Islanders hoping to cool off at the beach will have to choose wisely as several locales are closed to swimming due to high bacteria levels. The following Suffolk County beaches were closed to swimming as of Thursday evening, June 29: Gold Star Battalion Beach in Huntington Amityville Beach in Amityville Benjamin Beach in Bay Shore Ronkonkoma Beach in Islip Water at all four beaches was found to contain bacteria at levels above what is considered acceptable, according to the Suffolk County Department of Health. Bathing in such water could cause gastrointestinal illness, as well as…
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Advisory Against Bathing Issued For 63 Suffolk County Beaches
Health officials have advised against bathing at 63 Long Island beaches due to possible excessive bacteria levels. The Suffolk County Department of Health Services announced that heavy rainfall on Tuesday, Sept. 6, could have increased bacteria levels at beaches in areas that are heavily influenced by stormwater runoff. "Health officials recommend that bathing and other water contact be suspended in affected areas until the waters have been flushed by two successive tidal cycles, at least a 24-hour period, after the rain has ended," the health department said. The advisory is set to be lif…
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Pack Of Sharks Spotted Off Long Island Shore, Temporarily Closing Beach
Swimming was temporarily suspended again at a Long Island beach when a pack of sharks was reportedly found feasting on baitfish in the waters. A pack of nearly two dozen sharks was reportedly spotted at approximately 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 15 at Davis Park, a Fire Island beach off the coast of Long Island, causing concerns for lifeguards in the area. According to reports, at least 20 sharks were spotted close to the shore following schools of mossbunker and other baitfish that were congregating in the area, attracting the predators and other marine life. Following the shark sightings, lif…
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Fire Island Beach Closed For Swimming After Shark Sightings
Another Long Island beach is temporarily closing to bathing after shark sightings were reported. Davis Park Beach in Fire Island is closed for swimming until further notice, the Davis Park Association announced on Monday, Aug. 2. Just received this notification… Posted by Davis Park Association on Monday, August 2, 2021 Shark sightings were also reported at Jones Beach and Atlantic Beach in late July. On Monday, July 26, a lifeguard at Jones Beach reported seeing a fin in the water and noticing a small bite on his leg. The next day, more shark sightings were reported. Then on Wednes…
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Nassau County Beaches Closed To Bathing Due To Bacteria Levels
A pair of Long Island beaches have closed to bathing due to elevated bacteria levels. The Nassau County Department of Health said that effective Thursday, July 15, the Biltmore Beach Club in Massapequa is closed. Philip Healey Beach in Massapequa is remaining closed to bathing as well. Both beaches will be closed until testing shows bacteria levels "within acceptable limits," the health department said. For the latest information on beaches opening and closing, health officials said you can call 516-227-9700.
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Multiple Long Island Beaches Closed For Bathing Due To Excess Bacteria
Multiple Long Island beaches have temporarily closed for bathing after an excess of bacteria was discovered in the water. The beaches in Rocky Point and Sound Beach have closed for bathing, according to an announcement from Suffolk County on Wednesday, July 14. Valley Grove Beach located in Eatons Neck remains closed. County Commissioner of Health Dr. Gregson Pigott said bathing in water that is contaminated with bacteria can cause "gastrointestinal illness, as well as infections of the eyes, ears, nose, and throat." The county said the beaches will open again when testing shows that …
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Long Island Beach Closed To Bathing Due To Excess Bacteria
A Long Island beach has become the latest to be forced to temporarily closed to swimmers due to high levels of bacteria in the water. Health officials in Suffolk County announced on Monday, Aug. 17 that Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai is closed to bathing due to the finding of bacteria in excess of acceptable criteria. Venetian Shores Beach in Lindenhurst and Benjamin Beach in Bay Shore remain closed. Beach closure and re-opening assessments are conducted on a daily basis as new sampling results are received. The beaches will reopen once the tests come back showing an acceptable level of co…
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Separate Shark Sightings Off Long Island Coast Keep Swimmers Out Of Water Much Of Day
This story has been updated. Separate shark sightings led to swimming being prohibited at some beaches off the Long Island coast. The shark, described as significant-sized, was spotted offshore of Lido West Beach by a Town of Hempstead lifeguard who was on a surfboard, the Town of Hempstead said early Monday afternoon, July 27. Lifeguards then red-flagged the area as per state protocols. Swimming was prohibited at Civic Beach, Lido Beach, Lido Beach West, Town Point Park Lookout and Town Park at Sands for most of the afternoon. Late in the afternoon, beachgoers were permitted to ent…
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Health Officials Close Eight Suffolk County Beaches Due To High Bacteria Levels
Six more beaches are closed to swimming in Suffolk County due to excess bacteria levels, according to health officials. West Islip Beach and Tanner Park Beach in Copiague had already been closed, Suffolk County announced on Wednesday, Aug. 21. The additional closings appear on an interactive map Friday, Aug. 23 and include Islip Beach, Corey Creek Beach in Brookhaven, Bayport Beach, Bayberry Beach & Tennis Club in Islip, Benjamins Beach in Bay Shore and Venetians Shores Beach in West Babylon. All eight beaches are closed to bathing due to the fining of bacteria at levels in excess of …
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Advisories Against Bathing At 13 Nassau County Beaches Lifted
Heavy rainfall led health officials to issue an advisory to close 13 beaches in Nassau County. The advisory was issued Tuesday, Aug. 20 as a precautionary measure for beaches known to be impacted by stormwater runoff caused by heavy rainfall, said the Nassau County Department of Health. The advisory was lifted Wednesday morning at 7 a.m., confirmed a department spokesperson. Stormwater runoff can impact bathing water quality by elevating bacteria levels, which may cause exceedances of the New York State standard for bathing water quality, the advisory said. The beaches af…
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