Key Points:Cayuga and Owasco Lakes in New York have been confirmed to have harmful algal blooms, prompting closures of Camp Y Owasco and Owasco Yacht Club beaches by the Cayuga County Health Department.Water samples will be collected from swimming areas affected by algal blooms for testing, with plans to reopen beaches once results show improvement.Efforts are being intensified in New York to address harmful algal blooms and preserve summer beach activities.The Cayuga County Health Department cautions that harmful algal blooms can have adverse health effects on both humans and animals, advising against swimming, fishing, or wading in water with suspected or confirmed blooms.For information or to report symptoms possibly linked to exposure to harmful algal blooms, contact the Cayuga County Health Department at (315) 253-1560.