Drone technology seemed to contribute to an unusual number of shark sightings along Rockaway Beach in recent days. Each time ...

Multiple beaches in Westchester County were closed Wednesday, July 9, due to potential bacterial contamination following ...

After a woman was bit by a shark at Jones Beach on Long Island last weekend, state officials have raised the alarm about ...

Shark sightings force some New York beaches to close on busy July 4 weekend - Rockaway Beach in Queens was closed after shark ...

New York has 67 state-owned swimming beaches and all are tested regularly to determine the public's risk of coming in contact with waterborne diseases.

This weekend was supposed to be the perfect time for people to head over to their local beach and simply relax. That won't be ...

A Florida initiative is coming to New York State Park beaches that encourages visitors to take ownership of their public ...

Heavy rainfall has dialed up bacteria levels in beach water across New York, and the Department of Health is warning you not ...

New Yorkers looking to take a dip in Westchester County waters may want to reconsider. The county health department has closed several beaches after heavy rainfall the ...

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