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BEACHES

Jun 5

The Best New York City Beaches to Hit Up This Summer—And the One to Avoid

Beach season is finally here.
By Madina Toure
May 10

New Jersey Lawmakers Try (Again) to Ban Smoking on the Beach

Violators of the smoking ban would be fined $250 for their first offense, $500 for their second and $1,000 for subsequent offenses.
By Christian Hetrick
Beach
Jan 10

Banish the Winter Blues in Anguilla

The island has a lot to offer in terms of lodging, dining, and activities—here are the island's best.
By Bianca Connolly
All photos are from the book Beaches, published by Abrams.
Sep 1

These Helicopter Photos of Beach Umbrellas Create Eye-Popping Patterns

By Gray Malin
Padraic/flickr.
Jul 7

The Beach Is the Attraction: Do We Really Need to Shop at the Shore?

By Kim Velsey
Illustration by Richard Kirshenbaum
Jun 10

The 1% Summer: Our Wealthologist on Where to Sun, Swim and Eat $100 Lobster Salad

By Richard Kirshenbaum
Michael Kololyan surfing Photo via Andreea Waters; NY Surfing Buddies)
Aug 8

Forget Montauk! Head to the Rockaways for a More Authentic New York Beach Experience

By Ruby Warrington
Aug 1

Weiner Confronts Disappointed Supporters in the Rockaways

By Jill Colvin
The beached whale struggling in the water near the shore in Breezy Point yesterday. (Photo: Getty)
Dec 27

Whale Beached in Breezy Point Presumed Dead

By Hunter Walker
A stock photo. (Courtesy Getty Images)
Jul 31

Creative Time to Host Sandcastle Competition With Ryan McNamara, Dustin Yellin

By Dan Duray
Guess what else is swimming in the water? (Moonman82, flickr)
Jun 28

Befouled Waters Stymie Would-Be Swimmers

By Sarah Grothjan
Jun 22

Fort Tilden Declared ‘Best Kept Beach Secret’ by a <em>New York Times</em> Intent on Destroying Beauty of Unkept Secrets

By Foster Kamer
Jun 21

NYT Styles Assists in Destruction and/or Popularity of Rockaway Beach, Continuing Unabated

By Foster Kamer
May 31

Rockaway Beach: The Page Six Bureau (and What It Means For You)

By Foster Kamer
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