Crime & Safety

Rains Draw Northport Beach Advisory

Suffolk County Department of Health Services says stormwater runoff from Monday's storms could cause dangerous bacteria blooms.

The Suffolk County Department of Health Services on Monday afternoon issued bathing advisories for 60 county beaches, warning locals that runoff from the day's heavy rains could cause bacteria levels to spike at local bathing spots.

Health department officials are warning against swimming in many beaches along the Long Island Sound and the Great South Bay as a result.

Area beaches at risk include: ; Centerport Beach and Huntington Beach Community Association Beach in Centerport; ,  and  in Northport;  and Valley Grove Beach in Eatons Neck. 

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The department said advisories would be lifted in 24 hours as long as bacteria readings don't exceed state standards. 

Earlier Monday, a  was issued for Nassau and Suffolk counties. It  on Woodbine Avenue, forcing Northport Police to close the road.

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