According to the New York City Economic Development Corporation, Rockaway Beach saw 1.7 million visitors last year, up 8% ...

Parts of Rockaway Beach were shut down for swimming Monday after several shark sightings. At least three shark sightings were reported. The first was at 10:50 a.m. at Beach 97, which was closed from ...

This time, officials closed the entirety of Rockaway Beach until 12:30 p.m. By 12:15 p.m., the sharks were still roaming the area, prompting officials to keep the beach closed until 2:30 p.m.