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Earl shuts all Suffolk beaches, some parks

A lifeguard tests how strong the waves are

Photo credit: James Carbone | A lifeguard tests how strong the waves are at Rogers Beach in Westhampton Beach, where all swimming is prohibited. (Sept. 2, 10)

Hurricane Earl is causing the closing of everything from beaches to railroad runs.

All Suffolk County beaches and ocean-based campsites will close Thursday and not reopen until Saturday morning, when Hurricane Earl presumably will have passed Long Island, Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy said.

Cedar Point Park in East Hampton will also be closed, Levy said. New York State has already...

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