Health Officials Order 12 LI Sound, Hudson River Beaches Closed After Bacteria Tests, Heavy Rain

Swimming was halted at Westchester beaches after high bacteria readings and rain triggered closures, according to the health department.

Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak In NY: 7 Things To Know And What To Do In New York

Other symptoms include loss of appetite, weight loss, stomach cramps, bloating, gas, nausea, fatigue, vomiting, and low-grade fever.

NewYork-Presbyterian Opens 2026 Community Fund Applications for Local Nonprofits

The hospital system said at least seven groups will be selected, with priority for housing and food insecurity work.

Save The Sound's Newest LI Sound Beach Grades Just In Time For Memorial Day Weekend 2026

See which Westchester County beaches scored an A+ (and which one received an F) before you head to the sea.

New Rochelle Boys & Girls Club Will Host Free Community Wellness Expo

The event offers health screenings, educational workshops, and family activities for New Rochelle residents at the Remington Clubhouse.

Flu Cases Spiking In New York And Beyond. Why Experts Say It's Likely To Get Worse.

According to New York's flu tracker, there were 7,765 cases statewide the week ending Nov. 22. That's a 117% increase from the week prior.

8 Hudson Valley Hospitals Earn 'A' Rating On New Safety Grades

See if your local hospital earned an "A" grade in The Leapfrog Group's fall 2025 hospital safety grades report card.

Deadly Westchester Legionnaires' Outbreaks Claimed 2 Lives, Sickened 35 Others Over The Summer

Health officials said this year's hot and humid conditions created an ideal environment for Legionella to thrive.

Air Quality Alert For Hudson Valley Today As Haze Lingers Around NYC Area

An air quality alert remains in effect Wednesday for parts of the Hudson Valley due to smoke and haze from the Canadian wildfires.

Beaches In Westchester Ordered Closed 'Until Further Notice' As Heat Wave Moves In

The Westchester County Health Department ordered 2 LI Sound beaches closed to swimmers due to bacteriological results.

9 LI Sound Beaches Ordered Closed By Health Department

Health officials said heavy rains over the past 24 hours led to the decisions to preemptively bar swimming.

Save The Sound's 2025 LI Sound Beach Grades In Time For Memorial Day

See which 4 Westchester County beaches appeared on the 10 lowest-scoring Long Island Sound beaches list.

Deadly Listeria Outbreak Reported In New York, 20 Other States

Frozen supplemental shakes are linked to a listeria outbreak in 21 states that has sickened dozens and killed 11, according to the FDA.

6 Hudson Valley Hospitals Earn 'A' Rating On New Safety Grades

See if your local hospital got an "A" grade in The Leapfrog Group's fall 2024 hospital safety grades.

Labor Day Weekend 2024 Fecal Bacteria At The Beach Report

Save the Sound released its final weekly water quality report of the season and the results are a mixed bag.

First Confirmed Positive West Nile Virus Cases In Westchester In 2024

A New Rochelle resident and a Mount Vernon resident have each tested positive for the West Nile Virus, according to health officials.

9 Sound Shore Beaches 'Preemptively' Closed For Thursday And Friday

The closure orders were put in place because of the 1.3 inches of rain over the past 24 hours, according to the health department.

4 New York Hospitals Make Latest U.S News & World Report Honor Roll

The best treatment in the country is close to home for cancer, heart issues, orthopedics and neurology issues, according to the new report.

Fecal Indicator Bacteria In LI Sound: Latest Water Quality Report

See how your favorite LI Sound swimming or fishing spot fared in the most recent Save the Sound weekly water quality report this season.

Popular Westchester LI Sound Beach Ordered Closed By Health Officials

The closure is due to the bacteriological results of Monday and Wednesday's water samples, according to the health department.

LI Sound Week 3 Water Quality Report Released: Popular Beaches Fail

See how your favorite LI Sound swimming or fishing spot fared in the latest Save the Sound weekly water quality report this season.

New York AG Sends $13M To Combat Hudson Valley Youth Vaping Epidemic

Funds from a $112.7 million settlement with JUUL will help young New Yorkers quit vaping and support anti-vaping programs.

9 Westchester Beaches Ordered Closed On Friday

The closures are pre-emptive measures due to 1.25 inches of rain over the last 24 hours, according to the health department.

2 Westchester Beaches Ordered Closed Until Further Notice

The closures are due to the bacteriological results of Tuesday and Thursday's water samples, according to the health department.

Save The Sound's LI Sound Beach Grades In Time For Memorial Day

See what grade your favorite Sound Shore beach earned, based on water quality. You might just be surprised.

Montefiore New Rochelle, Mount Vernon Nurses Reach Contract Deals

The nurses voted to authorize a strike at Montefiore Nyack, New Rochelle, and Mount Vernon Hospitals prior to the agreements.

Save The Sound: '23 Fecal Bacteria Monitoring 'Bigger, But Not Better'

Of the nine New York sites with samples that failed 100 percent of the time during 12 weeks of testing, eight were in Westchester County.

First Human West Nile Infection This Season Confirmed In Westchester

West Nile Virus infection most often causes a mild or moderate flu-like illness, but can be more serious for those at risk.

Update: All County Beaches Allowed To Re-Open For Labor Day Weekend

Playland Beach and Surf Club Beach were allowed to reopen based on additional water testing, according to the health department.

8 Sound Shore Beaches Ordered Closed Until Further Notice

The closures are due to the bacteriological results of Monday's water samples, according to the health department.

Fecal Indicator Bacteria At The Beach: Week 11 Water Report

Save the Sound released its 11th weekly water quality report which saw much improvement over last week's failures at every site tested.

9 Sound Shore Beaches Ordered Closed To Swimmers Friday & Saturday

Swimmers were ordered to stay out of the water due in part to 1.17 inches of rainfall Friday morning, according to the health department.

Fecal Indicator Bacteria At The Beach: 2023 Season's 9th Water Report

Save the Sound released its 9th weekly water quality report of the season which saw some popular LI Sound beaches receive failing grades.

See Which Westchester Beaches Were Permitted To Reopen

Earlier in the week, runoff from recent heavy rains caused many area beaches to close indefinitely, but fun in the sun is returning.

Several Sound Shore & Hudson River Beaches Closed Until Further Notice

The county's Beach Surveillance Program is designed to protect the public from illnesses associated with swimming in contaminated waters.

9 Sound Shore Beaches Ordered Closed To Swimmers After Heavy Rainfalls

The county's Beach Surveillance Program is designed to protect the public from illnesses associated with swimming in contaminated waters.

Fecal Indicator Bacteria At The Beach: 2023 Season's 8th Water Report

Save the Sound released its 8th weekly water quality report of the season which saw some popular LI Sound beaches receive failing grades.

Fecal Indicator Bacteria At The Beach: 2023 Season's 7th Water Report

Save the Sound released its 7th weekly water quality report of the season which saw some popular LI Sound beaches receive failing grades.

Fecal Indicator Bacteria At The Beach: 2023 Season's 6th Water Report

Save the Sound released its 6th weekly water quality report of the season which saw some popular LI Sound beaches receive failing grades.

Some Westchester Beaches Closed Due To Rainfall

Almost 2 inches of rain fell in the southern part of the county.

Here’s Why You Should Be Double-Masking

Learn more about the benefits of wearing two masks and which masks offer more protection.

5 Facts About Colorectal Cancer You Should Know

Colon cancer is no longer a disease that only affects older people. Here are the potential risk factors and what you need to know.

A Slow And Safe Return To Exercise This Year

A NewYork-Presbyterian Sports Performance Institute performance specialist shares tips to help you safely return to your peak fitness level.

5 Reasons To Have Your Kids Vaccinated

Vaccinations have come a very long way since infectious diseases like smallpox and whooping cough were considered epidemics centuries ago.

5 Things To Know About Advance Directives

Northwell Health wants to help you make sense of health care proxies, living wills and MOLST (Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment).

5 Cancer Prevention Tips

Survival has become reality for several types of cancer as researchers and clinicians have gained more information about the disease.

5 Ways To Exercise At The Office

With a job that keeps you in your seat for most of the day, Dr. Stacey Rosen lists simple changes that can go a long way for good health.

The Truth About Spring Allergies

With springtime finally in the air and pollen counts high, Northwell Health wants to help prepare you with the truths about allergy season.

What Is Telemedicine And How Can It Help People With Cancer?

​Dr. Christian Otto, Director of Teleoncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering, explains the benefits of telemedicine in patient care.

Balancing Cancer And Your Career

Battling cancer can be a full-time job in itself. Here's why many people with the disease choose to stay employed after their diagnosis.