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High Bacteria Levels Lead To Closures Of 50-Plus Long Island Beaches High Bacteria Levels Lead To Closures Of 50-Plus Long Island Beaches High Bacteria Levels Lead To Closures Of 50-Plus Long Island Beaches
High Bacteria Levels Lead To Closures Of 50-Plus Long Island Beaches Heavy rainfall in the region has forced the Suffolk County Health Department to close more than 50 Long Island beaches due to excessive bacteria levels. The Suffolk County Department of Health issued an advisory against bathing at 57 beaches due to the “potential that the presence of bacteria at levels that exceed New York State standards will impact these areas.” According to health officials, the beaches covered by the advisory are located in areas that are heavily influenced by stormwater runoff from the surrounding watersheds and adjacent tributaries, and because of their location in an…

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by Zak Failla
Brentwood, NY
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Here Are Five Hotspots For Seafood On Long Island Here Are Five Hotspots For Seafood On Long Island Here Are Five Hotspots For Seafood On Long Island
Here Are Five Hotspots For Seafood On Long Island Seafood reigns on the busy Long Island restaurant scene.  Here are five hotspots to enjoy a sea-sourced meal. Ben's Crab, 3451 Long Beach Road, Oceanside: The chef's trips to Louisiana inspired the menu here where your seafood dish will be flavored with a blend of Cajun spices, lemony garlicky butter.  "My family love, love loves coming here since we're all seafood fanatics! They are always accommodating, which is nice since we are always a party of 10 people. We always order the fried calamari since that is a favorite of ours! I can't visit without getting th…

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by Donna Christopher
Brentwood, NY
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Historic Blue Point Estate From Gilded Age Hits Market Historic Blue Point Estate From Gilded Age Hits Market Historic Blue Point Estate From Gilded Age Hits Market
Historic Blue Point Estate From Gilded Age Hits Market A classic Blue Point estate can be yours. Realtors have listed “Manowtasquott,” an Algonquin word which means “Land of the Bulrushes,” on Boylan Lane in Blue Point has been listed by Douglas Elliman for $1,469,000. The 7,400-square-foot eight-bedroom, five bathroom home was built in 1886 by Long Island architect Isaac H. Green. According to the listing, “fashioned in the Queen Anne style, the multi-gabled home is dressed in decorative shingles, freshly painted a soothing grey hue this past spring season.” The property, which includes views of the Great South Bay, includes nine fireplaces, …

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by Zak Failla