Jacob Riis Park Beach is known for its history, part of which is being named after Jacob Riis, a journalist, and photographer who was among the first to use his writing and photography to bring attention to the living conditions of the poor. It also serves as a landmark in another sense, as it's been
The abandoned buildings that once housed the Neponsit Nursing Home are slated for demolition. More than 100 supporters of the LGBTQ community gathered last Saturday to brainstorm ideas on how to preserve the city-owned land that overlooks their beloved People’s Beach–a stretch at the eastern end of Riis Park that has been a haven for