Popular Westchester beaches closed due to elevated bacteria
County health officials say more than an inch of rain fell over the past 24 hours, leading to elevated bacterial contamination in the water.
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Sep 5, 2025, 4:21 PM
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Updated 20 days ago
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County health officials say more than an inch of rain fell over the past 24 hours, leading to elevated bacterial contamination in the water.
The affected beaches are:
- MAMARONECK
- RYE
- NEW ROCHELLE
The beaches are allowed to reopen on their own on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025 unless significant additional rainfall is observed.
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