DEC Law Enforcement Prevents Uncertified Clams from Reaching Consumers

Friday, June 14, 2013

Commercial Vessel Found Illegally Shellfishing Near Sewage Treatment Plant Outflow Pipe

 

Bay Head Inc. of Bellport, owner of a 70-foot long ocean surf clam harvesting boat, agreed to a $100,000 penalty after an investigation by New York State Environmental Conservation Officers (ECOs) prevented 28 cages of potentially tainted shellfish from reaching consumers in February, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced today. The vessel was observed harvesting clams in uncertified waters near the outflow pipe of a sewage treatment plant.

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3 swimmers rescued at Robert Moses State Park

Monday, June 03, 2013

Three young swimmers in distress were rescued off Robert Moses State Park Friday afternoon by two state parks police officers and two good samaritans who jumped into the water, authorities said.

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