Officials issue warnings after algae blooms in NYC parks

Name: Officials issue warnings after algae blooms in NYC parks
Uploaded: 2019-08-25T22:00:00+00:00
Duration: 1 min 43 s
Description: A toxic algae called Cyanobacteria has already closed beaches and lakes in New Jersey, and is allegedly responsible for three dog deaths in North Carolina. Now, the algae has been found in the Harlem Meer in Central Park and in Prospect Park, leading health officials to advise New Yorkers to keep their young children and especially any animals away from the water.

A toxic algae called Cyanobacteria has already closed beaches and lakes in New Jersey, and is allegedly responsible for three dog deaths in North Carolina. Now, the algae has been found in the Harlem Meer in Central Park and in Prospect Park, leading health officials to advise New Yorkers to keep their young children and especially any animals away from the water.

Posted August 25, 2019 6:17pm EDT