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Heavy Rain Will Close Beaches This Week, Check Where On New App

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Christopher Gobler, Professor of Marine Sciences at Stony Brook University introduces the Long Island Beach and Water Quality App developed by Stony Brook University’s School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS). DANA SHAW

Christopher Gobler, Professor of Marine Sciences at Stony Brook University introduces the Long Island Beach and Water Quality App developed by Stony Brook University’s School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS). DANA SHAW

authorMichael Wright on Sep 1, 2021
After the remnants of Hurricane Ida dump what could be several inches of rain on Long Island Wednesday night, several popular swimming beaches are likely to be closed by state... more

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