city beaches

Shark-related closures at NYC beaches, particularly the Rockaways, have increased significantly this summer, with 23 closures—more than double compared to the same period last year, leading to frustrated beachgoers being banned from swimming.

San Diego has halted a crackdown on street vendors due to a state appeals court ruling, frustrating merchant groups. The crackdown was previously credited with restoring order in areas like Balboa Park and the Gaslamp Quarter.