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Westchester Announces Beach Closures

Heavy rain took a toll on the area's beaches.

(David Allen/Patch)

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — The heavy rain Monday took a toll on Westchester beaches. The following beaches are preemptively closed for at least 48 hours July 23 and July 24 due to 2.48 inches of rain overnight and Tuesday morning.

  • Harbor Island
  • Beachpoint
  • Mamaroneck Beach and Yacht
  • Orienta Club
  • Echo Bay Yacht Club
  • Hudson Park
  • Shore Acres
  • Coveleigh Club
  • Davenport Club
  • Greentree Club
  • Surf Club

Westchester officials said the closures may be extended pending sample results.

The following permitted beaches on Mohegan Lake in Yorktown are closed until further notice due to blue-green algae blooms in the regulated swimming areas:

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  • Mohegan Beach Park
  • Mohegan Beach Colony

Beaches are generally open Memorial Day through Labor Day. To find out if a particular beach is open for the season, check the public and private beaches page for the phone number of the beach you're interested in.


SEE ALSO: Town-By-Town Rainfall Totals For Hudson Valley

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