Jones Beach 75th Anniversary
Years erode Moses' vision for Jones Beach
As state officials celebrate the 75th anniversary of Jones Beach today with birthday cake and special activities, a respected preservation group is focusing attention on the loss of many historic architectural details that made the park unique. More/span>
The 8 ocean beaches of Jones Beach
"TWO HOT DOGS, please -- hold the sand." The young wag in the Jones Beach grill line had to be joking. Everyone knows the sand isn't added at the snack bars. It's sprinkled on by the gentle breeze and the hundreds of sizzling feet that dance past your blanket while you're savoring one of life's greatest pleasures: an ocean.side junk-food lunch. More/span>
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