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Where'd the beach go? Fire Island erosion a major concern
A collection of fire chiefs is sounding a new alarm for the popular beach. News 4’s Greg Cergol reports.
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Jenkinson's closes beach access for rest of the year
There’s growing public outrage as beach access at Jenkinson’s is closed for the rest of the year. Adam Harding reports.
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Long Island beaches reopen for swimming before Labor Day
After several beaches were closed due to rip current dangers, Long island beaches reopen just in time for Labor Day Weekend. Jessica Cunnington reporting.
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Dangerous rip currents bring bad news for NY beachgoers
Hurricane Franklin in the Atlantic is causing some dangerous rip currents for New York beachgoers. Melissa Colorado reporting.
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Swimming restricted at 64 Long Island beaches due to high bacteria levels
Heavy rainfall has triggered a health advisory at more than five dozen beaches on Long Island, county officials announced on Monday. The Suffolk County Department of Health services issued an advisory against bathing at 64 beaches over bacteria level concerns exceeding states standards. Impacted beaches identified by the health department are in areas strongly influenced by stormwater runoff and, due…
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The 10 most in-demand summer vacation destinations in the United States — 3 are in Florida
HomeToGo ranked the most popular U.S. summer destinations based on growth in travelers searching for stays between July 1 and August 31, 2023.
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Over half of U.S. beaches are potentially unsafe due to poop contamination, new report finds
About half of the beaches nationwide tested potentially unsafe last year due to fecal contamination levels with at least one day exceeding the Environment Protective Agency’s “Beach Action Value,” a preventative tool to measure bacteria, according to a report by Environment America.
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Swimmers beware: Portuguese man-of-wars washing up on New England beaches
Last week, Portuguese man-of-wars were reported on south-facing beaches on Martha’s Vineyard, and on Tuesday, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management reported that the creatures were spotted on three state beaches this week. There were also reports of man-of-wars washing up on at least one Cape Cod beach this week.
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Over half of U.S. beaches are potentially unsafe due to poop contamination: report
Over 50% of beaches in the United States had at least one day when fecal contamination reached unsafe levels to swim.
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This NY Getaway Spot Earned a Place on List for Top US Small Towns
Conde Nast Traveler released a list of 11 small towns near big cities that could give city dwellers an option to spend some time away from their fast-paced home — and for those in NYC looking to explore, head out onto Long Island for a change of pace
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What's in the Seaweed? Researchers Find ‘High Amounts' of Flesh-Eating Bacteria in Sargassum
Sargassum seaweed, Vibrio bacteria and plastic debris are interacting in the ocean to create a perfect “pathogen storm” that researchers say could seriously impact both marine life and public health.
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Which NYC Beach Are You? New Parks Quiz Matches Personality to Shore
Beaches in New York City open for the season this Saturday, which brings up an all-important question. Which one (or ones) should we hit this Memorial Day weekend? NYC Parks operates eight public beaches stretching over 14 miles of coast — and each has its own unique qualities. So the department put out a new “find my beach quiz,” of…
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Another Summer With Lifeguard Shortage for NYC Pools Means Likely Shortened Hours
There will likely be a change in operating hours for pools and beaches this summer due to another lifeguard shortage. Erica Byfield reports.
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NYC Facing Another Lifeguard Shortage Before Summer
New York City still needs 1,400 lifeguards to fully stag pools and beaches this summer. Rana Novini reports.
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NYC Beaches Open This Weekend: What to Know
The unofficial start of summer is just around the corner with the celebration of Memorial Day. And during this long weekend, those who love going to the beach and enjoying the sun and the sounds of the sea, are going to be able to start doing another favorite warm weather activity, too. Beaches in New York City, and across the…
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Getting the Jersey Shore Ready for Beach Season
Hundreds of truckloads of sand are being hauled into a Jersey Shore town to get damaged beaches back in business before Memorial Day. Ted Greenberg reports.
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2 New Beaches Are Coming to NYC, With One Set to Open This Summer
Two new beaches are coming to New York City: Manhattan’s first beach will be along the Hudson River near the Meatpacking District, and will open this summer; the other beach will be on the East River, in Williamsburg
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How Engineers Are Working to Fortify Rockaway Beach After Sandy
NBC New York’s Chris Glorioso reports.