Long Island officials are escalating safety measures for beachgoers following last week’s suspected shark bite at Jones Beach State Park.

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

More Beach in Wantagh, New York as . NYS Governor Kathy Hochul announced new measures to protect against sharks on Long Island beaches, on May 16, 2023. (Photo by Howard Schnapp/Newsday RM via ...

Shark sightings force some New York beaches to close on busy July 4 weekend - Rockaway Beach in Queens was closed after shark ...

“Enjoying the fresh sea breeze and splash of waves at the beach is a highlight of the summer for many Americans,” said John ...

Multiple shark sightings in Far Rockaway on July 4th led to temporary beach closures as NYC officials deployed drones and ...

Several beaches in Westchester have been shut down due to water contamination caused by heavy rainfall, health officials said ...

Safety officials at one New York beach are ramping up the use of drones to try to prevent potentially dangerous interactions between humans and sharks.

As New York wades into another beach season, ... Gov. Hochul said that it is “vital New Yorkers stay alert for sharks and remember water safety best practices.” New York State has added 10 new ...

The long Fourth of July weekend was a hot one in New York, prompting holidaymakers to head to the beach. At least five suspected shark bites ensued.

Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend, state and local officials are ramping up protections for beachgoers to stave off ...

The similarities ended there, according to New Yorkers for Parks. In its 2007 Report Card on Beaches, the group ranked Midland Beach the best in New York City. Wolfe's Pond Beach came in last. New ...