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Egg Harbor Township, NJ
News
Video
: Atlantic City Police, Good Samaritans Rescue Stranded Swimmers From Ocean
In separate incidents this week, Good Samaritans and first responders have rescued numerous children from drowning along the Jersey Shore, authorities said. Atlantic City police posted video footage of one of the rescues here on Facebook. At 5 p.m. on Friday, Tourism District Unit officers responded to the Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard beach for reports of several young swimmers in the ocean in distress. As police officers arrived, all of the children had been rescued from the water. Dijon Brooks, joined by two other Good Samaritans, entered the ocean and rescue…
Brentwood, NY
News
Update: Separate Shark Sightings Off Long Island Coast Keep Swimmers Out Of Water Much Of Day
Separate shark sightings led to swimming being prohibited at some beaches off the Long Island coast. The shark, described as significant-sized, was spotted offshore of Lido West Beach by a Town of Hempstead lifeguard who was on a surfboard, the Town of Hempstead said early Monday afternoon, July 27. Lifeguards then red-flagged the area as per state protocols. Swimming was prohibited at Civic Beach, Lido Beach, Lido Beach West, Town Point Park Lookout and Town Park at Sands for most of the afternoon. Late in the afternoon, beachgoers were permitted to enter the water up to their knees…
Somers, NY
Lifestyle
Covid-
19: Having A Day At The Beach? Here's What Steps To Take To Stay Safe
With the weather warming up and many feeling cabin fever after months of socially distancing due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, hundreds in the tristate area have been flocking to beaches as they seek to get out of the house. With New York and Connecticut opening up most of their beaches, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has offered guidance to beach-goers to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 as the states begin recovering from the virus. Anyone at the beach has been instructed to socially distance at least six feet apart, and face coverings should be worn. Th…
Massapequa, NY
Lifestyle
These Long Island Beaches Are Tops In Clean Water Quality
Seven beaches on Long Island rank among the cleanest beaches in New York, according to a study of water quality for the past three years. All of the best-ranked beaches, all in Suffolk County, received the highest average grades during wet and dry weather conditions from 2016 through 2018, according to this report by Save the Sound. The best beaches include: Hobart Beach (Sand City) Inlet and Hobart Beach Bay, both in Northport; Port Jefferson Beaches, both West and East, in Brookhaven; Iron Pier Beach and Mattituck Breakwater Beach, both in Riverhead; and Belle Terre Beach in Brookha…
DV Plus - Fairfield, CT
Politics
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…
Brentwood, NY
News
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…
Darien, CT
Weather
Rain Will Return: Big Change Coming After Rare Dry Weekend
There's a big change coming following the first dry weekend of the spring. Here's what to expect, and when: Sunday, June 9: Mostly sunny skies will fade behind thickening clouds in the afternoon. Temperatures will be slightly cooler with a high in the mid 70s inland and low 70s along the coast. (See second image above.) There will be a calm breeze with winds between 5 to 8 mph. If you're heading to the beach, there will be a moderate risk of rip current development. Remember to heed the advice of local beach patrol and flag warning systems and swim near a lifeguard. Monday, June 10:&…
Darien, CT
Weather
Summery Sunday: Here's How Hot It Will Get On Warmest Day Of Year
Summer won't officially start until Friday, June 21. But you won't find much better beach days than the one in store on Sunday, May 26. The mercury will rise to the mid 80s to upper 80s throughout the region, with some spots even hitting the 90-degree mark. Increased humidity will make it feel even warmer. Morning clouds have given way to sunny skies following an overnight round of showers and storms that arrived ahead of a warm front that is leading to the spike in temperatures. Despite it being so warm, beachgoers should be aware that water temperatures are still cold, the National Weat…