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Heavy rain forces closure of 22 beaches in Nassau

The Nassau County Department of Health closed 22 beaches as a precautionary measure because of heavy rain, officials announced Friday. All 17 North Shore beaches will be closed as well as five on the South Shore: Biltmore Beach Club, Hewlett Point, Island Park, Merrick Estates Civic Association and Phillip Healey. Storm water runoff can elevate bacteria levels, health officials said. It's likely...

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