They’re allowing toxic blue-green algae—a plant-like type of bacteria—to flourish, putting people and our furry friends in harm’s way. In a TikTok that has amassed nearly 8 million views ...

With higher temperatures, there is a higher risk of encountering toxic blue-green algae in lakes, ponds and rivers. These harmful algal blooms can pose serious health risks to both humans and pets.

Toxic blue-green algae has been found in three ponds in Suffolk County, the county health department announced Tuesday. The three ponds are Mill Pond (also called Duck Pond) in Stony Brook ...