Residents advised to 'avoid recreational activities in the Hudson River'

On Friday afternoon, the eve of a beautiful weekend, beach-goers and boaters in Westchester County were advised to avoid the Hudson River until further notice due to a sewage main break.

“Partially treated sewage is being released into the Hudson River at 100 Croton River Road in Ossining due to a break in a force main at the Crotonville sewer pump station,” according to a press release from county officials. “Approximately one million gallons of partially treated sewage could enter the Hudson River daily until the repairs are completed and the force main is back in service.”

“Beaches are to remain closed this weekend and until further notice at Croton Point Park and Philipse Manor Beach Club. Contact with the Croton River should be avoided from 100 Croton River Road to the Hudson River.”

“Depending on the tides, this could affect water quality in the Hudson River as far north as Peekskill and as far south as Yonkers.”

As of Monday morning, county officials have not responded to comment on whether the break has been fixed, and how much sewage has been discharged into the Hudson.

Before this sewer main break, several Westchester County beaches were closed earlier this season due to heavy rains overflowing storm drains resulting high levels of harmful bacteria in the river.

For the latest updates, check with the Westchester Department of Health at https://health.westchestergov.com + https://www.facebook.com/WCHEALTHDEPT

PCB Clean-Up virtual briefing planned

On Tuesday, June 11, 2024 from 6 to 7pm, public officials, independent scientists, and PCB project experts will discuss the PCB pollution in the Hudson River, the impact on human health and the environment and the status of the clean-up efforts. Register.

Indian Point Decommissioning Oversight Board to meet

To further discuss safely dismantling the former nuclear power plant, the Indian Point Decommissioning Oversight Board will meet this Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6pm (doors open at 5:30) at Buchanan Village Hall, 236 Tate Avenue, Buchanan, NY 10511 Join virtually, here or by phone: 1-929-436-2866 (Webinar ID: 891 9506 5711, Passcode: 285582)

Riverkeeper monitors water quality up and down Hudson

For 17 seasons. now, water samples have been routinely collected throughout the length of the Hudson River from the Battery in New York City to Newcomb in Adirondack National Park, encompassing the Hudson River Estuary as well as eight tributaries. The results: water quality data from May to October. “This monitoring program reminds us that the health of the river is our own health, and in caring for the river we care for all of those around and in it.”

Check the water quality data, here: https://www.riverkeeper.org/water-quality/hudson-river

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Pictured, top: Kingston Point Beach will officially open on Saturday, June 15, 2024, and Andretta Pool will open Saturday, June 29, 2024.

Beach to open for season in Kingston

For the first two weeks, Kingston Point Beach will only be open on the weekends (June 15-16 and June 22-23, 2024), and after that, the beach will be open with lifeguards on duty five days a week, Wednesday through Sunday, from 10am-4:45pm.

The Andretta Pool and splash pad will be open to the public starting on Saturday, June 29, 2024. The pool will be open Wednesdays through Sundays (times vary each day, see attached schedule). Mondays and Tuesdays are closed for summer camp swim days. There will be no entry fee for the pool.

“We are excited to open the beach and pool for our residents this summer, and once again we are able to open both free of charge,” said Mayor Noble.

The pool schedule can be found at: https://www.kingston-ny.gov/swimming. Information about swim lessons or general questions about water safety can be sent to aquatics@kingston-ny.gov. Hours for both the beach and pool are subject to change, based on staffing and weather. Check the Andretta Pool and Kingston Point Beach Facebook page for updates.