Officials have closed off swimming at beaches in at least six states due to high bacteria levels. Here's where those closures ...

Drone technology seemed to contribute to an unusual number of shark sightings along Rockaway Beach in recent days. Each time ...

New York has 67 state-owned swimming beaches and all are tested regularly to determine the public's risk of coming in contact with waterborne diseases.

E. coli or enterococci, which indicate fecal matter contaminating water, were detected at swim spots in New York state, ...

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

But in 2023, a swimmer at Rockaway was bitten by a shark and badly injured. New York City officials responded by expanding ...

Earlier in the week, the NYPD confirmed another shark sighting in the same area. On July 1, an FDNY drone identified a shark, ...

As families gear up for annual summertime treks to cool off near the coast on Independence Day weekend, dozens of beaches may ...

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

NYC reports more shark sightings at beaches due to increased drone surveillance, leading to temporary beach closures.

A seaside escape is always a popular summer activity, particularly for Fourth of July festivities, but with potentially ...