Long Island officials are escalating safety measures for beachgoers following last week’s suspected shark bite at Jones Beach ...

“Enjoying the fresh sea breeze and splash of waves at the beach is a highlight of the summer for many Americans,” said John ...

Shark sightings force some New York beaches to close on busy July 4 weekend - Rockaway Beach in Queens was closed after shark ...

One of the swimming beaches at Hamlin Beach State Park has temporarily closed due to high levels of E. coli in the water, ...

New York uses a two-category system for beach management at its state parks: Category 1: The beach remains open with an ...

Several sharks were spotted prowling the waters at Rockaway Beach, prompting a stretch of popular summer destination to close ...

Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend, state and local officials are ramping up protections for beachgoers to stave off ...

A 20-year-old woman "sustained minor lacerations" to her foot when she was bit by a juvenile sand tiger shark last Wednesday.

Parks and recreation departments throughout Vermont say they have been preparing for the high number of visitors. And they're ...