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

New York uses a two-category system for beach management at its state parks: Category 1: The beach remains open with an ...

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

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

New York State Parks, Nassau County and Suffolk County joined with Discover Long Island Thursday to announce an extension of the 2020 summer season for many attractions, parks, pools, campgrounds ...

New York beaches are stepping up shark attack prevention and ocean safety after a sighting and possible encounter on a Nassau County beach. The precautions include patrols by boats, a helicopter ...

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

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

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