June 29, 2026, 6:59 a.m. ET
As a massive heat wave is predicted to stifle the region this Independence Day week – and many folks are looking to beat the heat – eight New York City-area beaches are under a swimming advisory due to water quality concerns, according to city health officials.
The New York City Department of Health monitors water quality, weather conditions and environmental hazards at 17 city beaches throughout the swimming season.