Suffolk Warns Against Swimming at 64 Beaches

The Suffolk County Department of Health Services has issued an advisory against bathing at 64 beaches. The advisory is based on bacteria reaching  levels that exceed New York State standards. Beaches covered by the advisory are in areas heavily influenced by stormwater runoff from the Read More …

Huntington to Open 4 Beaches, With Free Access This Weekend for Residents

Huntington will have four beaches open this weekend, the town announced Wednesday, with access limited to town residents only. Permits won’t be available until May 30 but residents can use their driver’s licenses to show proof of residence for free access. Capacity will be limited Read More …

Recreation Returning, With Covid-19 Rules in Place

Recreation is gradually returning to the area as rules resulting from the Covid-19 epidemic are gradually easing. Town of Huntington tennis and pickleball courts are now open, with safety measures in place, including a requirement to practice social distancing of 6 feet or more. Visitors must Read More …

3 Local Beaches Closed by Bacteria Find

Fleets Cove Beach and Huntington Beach Community Association Beach, both in Huntington, and Valley Grove Beach in Eatons Neck  are closed to bathing because of the finding of bacteria at levels in excess of acceptable criteria. Beaches will reopen when further testing reveals that the Read More …

County Cites Bacteria, Advises Against Bathing at Several Beaches

Suffolk County advised against bathing Tuesday at several beaches Suffolk County Department of Health Services has issued an advisory against bathing at 57 beaches. The advisory is based on the potential that the presence of bacteria at levels that exceed New York State standards will Read More …

Suffolk County Closes Some Beaches After Finding Bacteria

Gold Star Battalion Park Beach in Huntington is closed to bathing due to the finding of bacteria at levels in excess of acceptable criteria. Hobart Beach in Eatons Neck also remains closed due to excess bacteria. Beaches will reopen when further testing reveals that the Read More …

Bacteria Forces Closing of 3 Huntington Beaches

Gold Star Battalion Park Beach in Huntington, Centerport Yacht Club Beach in Centerport and Valley Grove Beach in Eatons Neck, were closed Wednesday to bathing because of the finding of bacteria at levels in excess of acceptable criteria, the Suffolk Health Department said. Beaches will Read More …

Bacteria Closes 3 Beaches in Huntington

The Suffolk County health department closed the Centerport Yacht Club Beach, Valley Grove Beach, and Huntington Beach Community Association Beach in Huntington Wednesday because of the finding of bacteria at levels in excess of acceptable criteria. For the latest information on affected beaches, call the Read More …

Ice Cream Party Opens Free Beach Permits for Seniors

Huntington residents age 60 and over are invited to a free ice cream party Tuesday where they  can pick up their free 2019 season Senior Citizen beach permits. The ice cream party is set for noon to 3 p.m. at the Senior Beach House at Read More …

Rainfall Closes Multiple Huntington Beaches

Sunday and Monday’s heavy rainfall has led the Suffolk County Department of Health Services to issue an advisory against bathing at multiple beaches. Beaches covered by the advisory are in areas that are heavily influenced by stormwater runoff from the surrounding watersheds and/or adjacent tributaries, Read More …

3 Beaches Remain Closed Because of Bacteria

The Suffolk County Department of Health said Tuesday that three Huntington beaches remain closed because of high levels of bacteria. They are: Huntington Beach Community Association Beach, Town of Huntington Centerport Yacht Club Beach, Town of Huntington Valley Grove Beach, Town of Huntington According to Read More …

Bacteria Closes 4 Huntington Beaches

The Suffolk County Department of Health  said Friday that four beaches in Huntington are closed to bathing because of high bacteria levels. Knollwood Beach Association, Fleets Cove Beach, Huntington Beach Community Association and Centerport  Yacht Club beaches are all closed. In addition, Valley Grove Beach Read More …