{"id":285263,"date":"2026-07-02T20:58:29","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T20:58:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/285263\/"},"modified":"2026-07-02T20:58:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T20:58:29","slug":"multiple-shark-sightings-at-new-york-citys-rockaway-beach-likely-prompting-closures-amid-intense-heat-wave","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/285263\/","title":{"rendered":"Multiple shark sightings at New York City’s Rockaway Beach, likely prompting closures amid intense heat wave"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEW YORK \u2014 Multiple shark<\/a> sightings were reported Thursday at New York City<\/a>‘s Rockaway Beach, the city’s largest beach, prompting officials to warn beachgoers to expect “intermittent closures” as an intense heat dome pushes the heat index above 105 degrees<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The city’s emergency management agency said they received multiple shark sightings at the Queens beach on Thursday and asked those trying to escape the heat to follow guidance from on-duty lifeguards.<\/p>\n

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NEW YORK CITY – JUNE 29: People cool off at Coney Island beach on June 29, 2026 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.<\/p>\n

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New York City announced Wednesday that additional cooling centers will be open through July 5, including the Jacob Javits Convention Center, a 3.4 million square foot facility. This is in addition to new, mobile cooling vans that will also allow city workers to provide hot weather wellness checks.<\/p>\n

Check back for updates on this developing story.<\/p>\n

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