Nassau County has issued an advisory against swimming at four South Shore beaches because of concerns over increased bacteria levels, health officials said.

Biltmore Beach in Massapequa, which had been closed Wednesday, remained closed until further notice due to elevated bacterial levels, officials said.

The advisory was expected be lifted at 6 a.m. Friday, unless there is heavy rainfall or water samples reveal elevated bacterial levels.

The following beaches are under the advisory: 

  • Hewlett Point Beach — East Rockaway
  • Island Park Beach — Island Park
  • Merrick Estates Civic Association — Merrick
  • Philip B. Healey Beach — Massapequa

For up-to-date information on Nassau beach openings and closings, call 516-227-9717.

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits two wineries and a fish market, and then it's time for holiday cheer, with a visit to a bakery and poinsettia greenhouses. Credit: Randee Dadonna

Out East with Doug Geed: Wine harvests, a fish market, baked treats and poinsettias NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits two wineries and a fish market, and then it's time for holiday cheer, with a visit to a bakery and poinsettia greenhouses.

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits two wineries and a fish market, and then it's time for holiday cheer, with a visit to a bakery and poinsettia greenhouses. Credit: Randee Dadonna

Out East with Doug Geed: Wine harvests, a fish market, baked treats and poinsettias NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits two wineries and a fish market, and then it's time for holiday cheer, with a visit to a bakery and poinsettia greenhouses.

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