Bay Shore Beach Closed To Bathing

BAY SHORE, NY - Benjamin's Beach in Bay Shore is closed to bathing due to the finding of bacteria at levels in excess of acceptable criteria, the Suffolk County Department of Health announced on Monday.

Tanner Park Beach in Babylon and Lake Ronkonkoma Islip Town Beach, remain closed.

According to Suffolk County Commissioner of Health Dr. James Tomarken, bathing in bacteria-contaminated water can result in gastrointestinal illness, as well as infections of the eyes, ears, nose, and throat.

Beaches will reopen when further testing reveals that the bacteria have subsided to acceptable levels.

West Oaks Recreation Club Beach, Bayberry Beach & Tennis Club Beach, Shirley Beach, Bayport Beach, Tides Beach, Valley Grove Beach, and Prices Bend Beach, which closed earlier this week, have reopened, as results of samples collected show the water quality to be within acceptable levels.

For the latest information on affected beaches, call the Bathing Beach HOTLINE at 852-5822 or contact the Department's Office of Ecology at 852-5760 during normal business hours.

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