Queens Borough President Donovan Richards announced the reopening of Rockaway Beach from Beach 43rd Street to Beach 47th Street. This area had been closed to protect the endangered piping plovers. The reopening follows the conclusion that it would not harm the birds or disrupt their breeding. Richards noted the significance of beach access for predominantly Black and Brown Edgemere residents, highlighting issues of equity and historical neglect. Support for the reopening came from the Edgemere Beach Task Force, which included several community and city organizations focused on improving local access.
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards announced the reopening of a section of Rockaway Beach from Beach 43rd Street to Beach 47th Street after decades of closure.
The section was previously closed to protect the nesting areas of the endangered piping plovers, now determined safe for public access.
Richards emphasized the importance of this reopening for Edgemere residents, who have faced limited access to their local beach due to historical neglect and underinvestment.
The decision was supported by the Edgemere Beach Task Force, which included various community and city organizations working towards equitable neighborhood access.
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