WHITE PLAINS, NY (June 23, 2026) — The Westchester County Health Department announced the preemptive closure of several beaches in New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, and Rye for June 24, 2026, following 1.08 inches of rainfall over the past 24 hours. The rainfall raises concerns about potentially high levels of bacteria in the bathing waters.
In Mamaroneck, the affected beaches include Harbor Island, Beach Point Club, Orienta Beach Club, and Mamaroneck Beach & Yacht Club. Rye’s Coveleigh Club is also closed, along with New Rochelle’s Hudson Park Beach, Davenport Club, Greentree Club, and Surf Club.
These beaches are set to reopen on June 25, 2026, unless further significant rainfall occurs, according to the health department.
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