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  1. Rabid Raccoon Found in Roslyn Heights: Fifth Rabid Animal Reported in Nassau County This Year

    Mineola, NY – The Nassau County Department of Health (NCDOH) has confirmed that a racoon collected in Roslyn Heights has tested positive for rabies. This is the fifth rabid animal identified in Nassau County this year Read on...

  2. Nassau Department of Health to Distribute Rabies Vaccine Baits Following Discovery of Rabid Animals

    he Nassau County Department of Health will begin distributing oral rabies vaccine baits to prevent the spread of the disease among wildlife in Nassau County. Read on...

  3. Second Feral Cat & Raccoon Test Positive for Rabies in Nassau County

    Mineola, NY – The Nassau County Department of Health (NCDOH) has confirmed that a second feral cat, as well as a raccoon, both collected in Valley Stream, have tested positive for rabies. Read on...

  4. Nassau County Department of Health Issues Advisory Against Bathing at 18 Beaches

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  5. Nassau County Department of Health Issues Advisory Against Bathing at 15 Beaches; 3 Beaches Closed

    Due to heavy rainfall, the Nassau County Department of Health is issuing an advisory against bathing at 15 beaches, effective today, August 7, 2024. Read on...

  6. Nassau County Department of Health Issues Advisory Against Bathing at 16 Beaches

    Nassau County, NY – Due to heavy rainfall, the Nassau County Department of Health is issuing an advisory against bathing at 16 beaches, effective today, August 4, 2024. Read on...

  7. Two Beaches Closed to Bathing Due to Elevated Bacterial Levels

    Nassau County Department of Health has closed Hewlett Point Beach in East Rockaway and Island Park Beach in Island Park to bathing due to elevated bacterial levels. Read on...

  8. Feral Cat Tests Positive for Rabies in Nassau County

    Mineola, NY – The Nassau County Department of Health announced that a feral cat collected in Cedarhurst by the Town of Hempstead has tested positive for rabies. This marks the first reported case of rabies in Nassau County since 2016. Read on...

  9. Nassau County Department of Health Issues Advisory Against Bathing at 16 Beaches

    Due to heavy rainfall, the Nassau County Department of Health is issuing an advisory against bathing at 16 beaches, effective today, July 23, 2024. Read on...

  10. 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 July 19, 2024. This beach will remain closed until testing indicates that samples are within acceptable limits. Read on...
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