08/25/2025
Swimming Resumes at Long Island State Park Beaches Following Hurricane Erin
Swimming Resumes at Long Island State Park Beaches Following Hurricane Erin
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that swimming is now permitted at all Long Island State Park ocean beaches as rough surf and flooding from Hurricane Erin have largely subsided. While beaches are reopening, visitors may still face localized restrictions due to lingering unsafe conditions. Official
08/21/2025
Oyster Bay Extends Beach Weekends at TOBAY Through September 14th
Oyster Bay Extends Beach Weekends at TOBAY Through September 14th
TOBAY Beach will stay open, free of charge, for those two extra weekends with lifeguards on duty from 9am to 5pm.
08/20/2025
Governor Hochul Suspends Swimming at Long Island Ocean Beaches Amid Hurricane Erin Threat
Governor Hochul Suspends Swimming at Long Island Ocean Beaches Amid Hurricane Erin Threat
Governor Kathy Hochul has ordered a temporary suspension of swimming at Jones Beach, Robert Moses, and Hither Hills State Parks through Thursday due to hazardous surf, flooding, and potential rip tides caused by Hurricane Erin2. Red flags have been posted at affected beaches, and lifeguards remain o
08/19/2025
Governor Hochul Urges New Yorkers To Stay Alert As Hurricane Erin Impacts Coastal Areas
Governor Hochul Urges New Yorkers To Stay Alert As Hurricane Erin Impacts Coastal Areas
Storm May Cause High Surf, Flooding, Rip Currents and Beach Erosion Beginning Tuesday Night.
08/18/2025
Suffolk Marine Bureau Police Officers Rescue Two People from Overturned
Suffolk Marine Bureau Police Officers Rescue Two People from Overturned Sailboat
The officers rescued a 48-year-old who was hanging onto the mast in the water and a 58-year-old who was sitting on the side of the boat.
08/10/2025
13th Annual Long Beach Lifeguard One Mile Memorial Swim
13th Annual Long Beach Lifeguard One Mile Memorial Swim
Swimmers must be 14 years of age or older to participate and be able to swim the course in 55 minutes or less. Lifeguards have the right to remove a swimmer for safety reasons.
07/28/2025
Governor Hochul Warns of Dangerous Heat Wave Across New York State
Governor Hochul Warns of Dangerous Heat Wave Across New York State
Governor Kathy Hochul is urging New Yorkers to prepare for several days of extreme heat, with "feels-like" temperatures in the 90s today and expected to soar beyond 100 degrees on Tuesday and Wednesday. Heat advisories have been issued for parts of the Capital Region, Mid-Hudson, New York City, and