West Islip Beach in West Islip and Benjamin Beach in Bay Shore were both found to have excess bacteria in the water.
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Both beaches will reopen when testing reveals the water is safe.
For the latest information on affected beaches, call the Bathing Beach HOTLINE at 852-5822 or contact the Department's Office of Ecology at 852-5760 during normal business hours.
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