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Which beaches in NY are closed for swimming right now? See the list

New York uses a two-category system for beach management at its state parks: Category 1: The beach remains open with an advisory. If poor water quality is confirmed in a second test, it is closed. Category 2: The beach is automatically closed until a passing sample is obtained.

CBS News · 17h

Section of Rockaway Beach closed down Sunday after shark sighting

It marked the fourth straight day a shark was spotted in the area. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has more on how officials are using technology to monitor the waters and keep swimmers safe.

The New York Times · 1d

As Drones Spot Sharks, New York Beaches Are Shut Down

Drone technology seemed to contribute to an unusual number of shark sightings along Rockaway Beach in recent days. Each time swimmers were ordered out of the ocean.

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Long Island on high alert for sharks as thousands head to beach for Fourth of July

Officials are on high alert for sharks as thousands are expected to head to Long Island beaches for Independence Day — after ...

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Beach bacteria warnings plague Fourth of July weekend plans nationwide

Health officials issue warnings as bacteria and stormwater runoff contaminate beaches nationwide, closing popular swimming ...

ABC7 New York on MSN3d

Jones Beach safety precautions heightened ahead of July 4th crowd

JONES BEACH, Nassau County (WABC) -- Officials plan for heightened security at Jones Beach for the July 4th holiday. On ...

Crowds fill Long Island parks on Independence Day; fireworks on tap Friday night

By late afternoon, the state parks had achieved "turnaround" capacity, meaning that more vehicles were exiting than entering, ...

FOX 5 New York on MSN1d

Long Island beaches on the lookout for sharks

Surveillance is stepping up along Long Island's shoreline after a 20-year-old woman was bitten in the leg and foot by a shark ...

Government Technology4d

Long Island to See Increased Surveillance Drones at Beaches

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that more drones will be providing aerial surveillance this summer at New York's Long Island ...

Gov. Hochul gives Long Island added drones, pilots to monitor shark activity at state parks

The increased efforts come a week after a 20-year-old woman suffered minor cuts believed to be caused by a juvenile sand ...

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Long Island launches new anti-shark patrols after beach bite — as top official dives in to defy ‘Jaws’

You’ve been warned, Jaws. Nassau County’s top elected official took a dip at Nickerson beach Monday to prove the waters were safe — as new anti-shark patrols were launched after one of the predators ...

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Which NY beaches are closed for swimming? See the list

Beaches are tested weekly, and closures can take place quickly. Check if your favorite state park swimming spot is open or closed.

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