Heckscher State Park beach reopens
Heckscher State Park Field No. 6 West Beach in East Islip was reopened to swimming by midafternoon on a hot Fourth of July, state parks officials announced Wednesday.
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation had closed the beach earlier Wednesday because of a high level of bacteria, said park manager David Guest.
Retesting later in the day found conditions "satisfactory for swimming," the department said.
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SARRA SOUNDS OFF: Interview with Massapequa's Tom Sheedy On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra interviews Massapequa baseball coach Tom Sheedy and sends a tribute to Chaminade lacrosse coach Jack Moran.
