Cortlandt, NY
News
Swimming Banned In Croton River Due To Fecal Matter Swimming Banned In Croton River Due To Fecal Matter
Swimming Banned In Croton River Due To Fecal Matter Swimming has been temporarily banned in the Croton River following tests that found a high level of fecal matter in the water. Officials said that water testing in two areas of the river on Friday, Aug. 16, found that the levels of fecal coliform exceeded the range for swimming. The tests took place near Mayo’s Landing and the Unique Area. Signage has been posted in the area warning of the contamination, and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has been made aware of the situation. The Westchester County Department of Health was also alerted. According to officials,…

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by Zak Failla
DV Plus - Westchester, NY
Politics
How Your Beach Ranks In Clean Water Quality How Your Beach Ranks In Clean Water Quality
How Your Beach Ranks In Clean Water Quality Two beaches in Westchester County rank among the cleanest beaches along Long Island Sound, according to a study of water quality for the past three years.  Rye Town Beach, also known as Oakland Beach, and Rye Playland Beach both averaged well above the rest during wet and dry weather conditions from 2016 through 2018, according to this report by Save the Sound. The report highlighted the “Top 20” beaches on Long Island Sound based on water quality, and, for the first time, presented comprehensive grades for 204 swimming beaches in New York and Connecticut. Orchard Beach in the Bronx an…

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by Jon Craig
DV Plus - Fairfield, CT
Politics
How Your Beach Ranks In Clean Water Quality How Your Beach Ranks In Clean Water Quality
How Your Beach Ranks In Clean Water Quality Three beaches in Fairfield County rank among the cleanest beaches along Long Island Sound, according to a new study of water quality covering the past three years. Stamford's Quigley Beach and East (Cove Island) Beach as well as Pear Tree Point Beach -- which is open to Darien residents only -- averaged the highest grades during wet and dry weather conditions from 2016 through 2018, according to this report by Save the Sound. The report highlighted the “Top 20” beaches on Long Island Sound based on water quality, and, for the first time, presented comprehensive grades for 204 swimming beac…

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by Jon Craig
Massapequa, NY
Politics
Can Oysters Solve This Long Island Town's Water Problems? Can Oysters Solve This Long Island Town's Water Problems?
Can Oysters Solve This Long Island Town's Water Problems? The Town of Oyster Bay is looking to oysters to solve its water problems. The Town designated three parcels of underground land as conservation management areas for the preservation, seeding, rehabilitation of shellfish including the use of community oyster gardens, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino announced Thursday, Aug. 1. The areas in Town waters include one along West Shore Road in Bayville, one at Laurel Hollow Beach, and one in Oyster Bay Cove. The locations throughout Oyster Bay Harbor come to about 50 acres total, and will eventually lead to the creation of a self-sustai…

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by Donna Christopher
Brentwood, NY
News
These Suffolk County Beaches Remain Closed To Bathing These Suffolk County Beaches Remain Closed To Bathing
These Suffolk County Beaches Remain Closed To Bathing The following beaches in Suffolk County remain closed to bathing due to the finding of bacteria at levels in excess of acceptable criteria, according to Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone's office. Terraces on the Sound Beach in Rocky Point, Sayville Marina Park Beach in Sayville Tanner Park Beach in Copiague, West Islip Beach in West Islip East Islip Beach in East Islip  Brightwaters Village Beach in Brightwaters Beaches will reopen when further testing reveals that the bacteria have subsided to acceptable levels. Bathing in bacteria-contaminated water can result in gas…

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by Donna Christopher
Massapequa, NY
News
High Bacteria Levels Lead To Closures Of 50-Plus Long Island Beaches High Bacteria Levels Lead To Closures Of 50-Plus Long Island Beaches
High Bacteria Levels Lead To Closures Of 50-Plus Long Island Beaches Heavy rainfall in the region has forced the Suffolk County Health Department to close more than 50 Long Island beaches due to excessive bacteria levels. The Suffolk County Department of Health issued an advisory against bathing at 57 beaches due to the “potential that the presence of bacteria at levels that exceed New York State standards will impact these areas.” According to health officials, the beaches covered by the advisory are located in areas that are heavily influenced by stormwater runoff from the surrounding watersheds and adjacent tributaries, and because of their location in an…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
Lifestyle
Zach’s Bay At Jones Beach Closed To Swimmers Due To High Bacteria Counts, Officials Say Zach’s Bay At Jones Beach Closed To Swimmers Due To High Bacteria Counts, Officials Say
Zach’s Bay At Jones Beach Closed To Swimmers Due To High Bacteria Counts, Officials Say Zach's Bay at Jones Beach State Park is closed to swimmers due to high bacteria counts, according to park officials. The measure was announced on Wednesday, July 23. "This prohibition is a precautionary step to assure the protection of the health and safety of our swimmers," said George Gorman, regional director for the State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Results from additional water quality testing will be reviewed to determine when swimming will once again be permitted. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Donna Christopher
Massapequa, NY
News
Swimming Prohibited At Wildwood State Park Due To High Bacteria Counts Swimming Prohibited At Wildwood State Park Due To High Bacteria Counts
Bacteria Counts Swimming is currently prohibited at Wildwood State Park in Wading River due to high bacteria counts park officials have announced. This prohibition is a precautionary step to assure the protection of the health and safety of the park's swimmers, says the notice. Results from additional water quality testing will be reviewed to determine when swimming will once again be permitted.  For current information on park closures, call 631-929-4314.

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by Donna Christopher
Massapequa, NY
News
Four Long Island Beaches Closed Due To Excessive Bacteria Levels Four Long Island Beaches Closed Due To Excessive Bacteria Levels
Four Long Island Beaches Closed Due To Excessive Bacteria Levels Four beaches are closed to bathing on Long Island due to high bacteria levels found in the water,  according to health officials. Residents should not go in the water at Benjamin's Memorial Beach in Bay Shore, Amityville Village Beach, Tanner Park Beach in Copiague and Lake Ronkonkoma-Islip Town Beach in Suffolk County. The beaches will reopen when further testing reveals that the bacteria have subsided to acceptable levels. According to Suffolk County Commissioner of Health Dr. James Tomarken, bathing in bacteria-contaminated water can result in gastrointestinal illness, as well as i…

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by Donna Christopher
Hackensack, NJ
News
ALL CLEAR: Jersey Shore Beaches Reopen After Fecal Bacteria Detected In Water ALL CLEAR: Jersey Shore Beaches Reopen After Fecal Bacteria Detected In Water
ALL Clear: Jersey Shore Beaches Reopen After Fecal Bacteria Detected In Water Water advisories at three Cape May County beaches were lifted after bacteria commonly found in human or animal waste was detected. Bennett Avenue in Wildwood City, Lavender Road in Wildwood Crest and  East 10th Avenue in North Wildwood reopened Wednesday, a day after high levels of enterococci showed up in water samples, state environmental officials said. Results earlier this week showed 120, 120 and 110, respectively, colony forming units (cfu) of the bacteria per 100 milliliters of water, the Department of Environmental Protection said. Enterococci can cause clinical infe…

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by Cecilia Levine
Briarcliff, NY
Business
Suez To Invest $440 Million In Water Quality, Service Improvements Suez To Invest $440 Million In Water Quality, Service Improvements
Suez To Invest $440 Million In Water Quality, Service Improvements Water and waste management provider SUEZ is investing a total of $440 million over the next five years to provide an enhanced customer experience and make improvements to service and water quality. SUEZ serves almost 500,000 people throughout Rockland, Westchester, Orange, Putnam and Tioga Counties. The plan was initially filed with the New York State Public Service Commission Monday, March 4. It would allow SUEZ to continue investing on customers’ behalf. “Customers no longer compare their experience with their water utilities with just their gas, electric or phone companies,” said David …

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by Valerie Musson
White Plains, NY
Business
New Westchester County Airport Plan Unveiled By Latimer New Westchester County Airport Plan Unveiled By Latimer
New Westchester County Airport Plan Unveiled By Latimer County Executive George Latimer announced new initiatives on Monday, Aug. 13 to reduce noise, water pollution and air emissions at Westchester County Airport.           “Back in May, we announced a series of public meetings, where we heard from everyone who wished to speak, and each had a chance to talk about the challenges facing the airport," Latimer said during a Monday news conference, which can be viewed below or by clicking here. Regarding airport operations, by no small margin, the largest numbers of concerns relayed revolved around noise. In response, the Latimer Administration…

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by Jon Craig