News Releases

  1. Air Quality Health Advisory

    The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for Nassau County through midnight Saturday due to elevated levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) associated with wildfire smoke affecting the region Read on...

  2. Nassau County Department of Health Issues Advisory Against Bathing at 20 Beaches

    Due to heavy rainfall, the Nassau County Department of Health is issuing an advisory against bathing at 20 beaches, effective today, July 7, 2026. This advisory is issued as a precautionary measure for beaches known to be impacted by stormwater Read on...

  3. Nassau County Department of Health Issues Advisory Against Bathing at 20 Beaches

    Due to heavy rainfall, the Nassau County Department of Health is issuing an advisory against bathing at 20 beaches, effective today, July 6, 2026. This advisory is issued as a precautionary measure for beaches known to be impacted by stormwater runoff Read on...

  4. Biltmore Beach Club Closed to Bathing Due to Elevated Bacterial Levels

    Nassau County Department of Health has closed Biltmore Beach Club in Massapequa to bathing due to elevated bacterial levels, effective today, July 2, 2026. This beach will remain closed until testing indicates that samples are within acceptable Read on...

  5. Nassau County Department of Health Issues Advisory Against Bathing at 2 Beaches

    Due to heavy rainfall, the Nassau County Department of Health is issuing an advisory against bathing at 2 beaches, effective today, July 1, 2026. This advisory is issued as a precautionary measure for beaches known to be impacted by stormwater runoff Read on...

  6. Nassau County Department of Health Issues Advisory Against Bathing at 20 Beaches

    Stormwater runoff can impact bathing water quality by elevating bacteria levels, which may cause exceedances of the New York State standard for bathing water quality. Read on...

  7. Nassau County Department of Health Issues Advisory Against Bathing at 20 Beaches

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  8. BLAKEMAN AND NASSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SHARE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SAFETY TIPS

    As residents prepare for Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of summer, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and the Nassau County Department of Health (NCDOH) are reminding residents to take simple steps to stay safe while grilling Read on...

  9. Statement from Nassau County Health Commissioner on Measles Investigation Update

    “We appreciate the cooperation of 388 Italian Restaurant throughout this investigation and their assistance in helping protect public health. The restaurant is open and operating with full Department approval.” Read on...

  10. BLAKEMAN ANNOUNCES FREE RABIES VACCINATION CLINIC FOR DOGS, CATS, AND FERRETS

    In an effort to protect our pets and prevent the spread of rabies, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Nassau County Department of Health are partnering with the Town of North Hempstead to offer free rabies vaccinations for dogs, cats and ferrets. Read on...
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