Way Back

The above is Midland Beach on Staten Island. Some 60 years ago I started my career there as a Lifeguard and I recall the beach packed with people every day! Now it is empty. Guess they went to the Jersey Shore!

Also look at the "sand", it is clay brown and relatively unappealing. As with anything under the control of New York City these days the bath houses are collapsing but fortunately closed.