@Ronnie 2¢: Hi Ronnie - Thank you for doing that and, yes, the geographic positioning of the area certainly calls out for an opportune place for ports, cities (and the resulting need for defensive structures) and, of course, recreational areas. All of which are included in this one general area. It is a very busy, crowded, maddening, rediculous, beautiful, inspiring , crazy region!...Hopefully things will get done at some point. I DO know that the beaches and wetlands (marshes, wildlife sanctuaries and the like) are cared-for as much as possible... .What is called the "North Extension of Gateway National Area, contains wonderful bird and wetland regions that are well within sight (and sound) of JFK Airport....an amazing mix of wild and "tame" ) Well, I have blabbed long enough, but Thank You so much, Ronnie..All my love to you both :-)

@franz: Thank you so much, sir! The sand is rather soft so it is also good for leg muscle workouts :-) I LOVED your post and Narrative for today :-) :-)

@ursulakatariina: Thank you Ursulakatariina...it is nice at this spot :-)

@Steve Rice: Thanks so very much, Steve!...It is a huge beach that runs for miles ..and this part of it is really nice...also within walking distance of salt marshes on the other side of the small peninsula,..