Beach in East Islip park reopened
A beach at Heckscher State Park in East Islip has been reopened to swimming, state parks officials said Monday.
Field No. 6 at West Beach was closed Thursday to swimmers as a precaution after testing returned unfavorable water samples, the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation said.
At the time of the closing, officials said in a news release that results from additional testing will be reviewed to determine when swimming will be permitted.
For information on park conditions, call Heckscher State Park at 631-581-2100, or visit nysparks.com.
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