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Heat Wave Fuels HAB Risk

OTSEGO COUNTY—Swimming areas operated by the Village of Cooperstown, the Cooperstown Country Club and Springfield Public Landing closed on Tuesday, September 5 due to localized harmful algae blooms. The swimming beach at Glimmerglass State Park was also closed for much of the day on Monday, September 4, the final day of its season, but reopened around 2 p.m.

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