When we think of New York beaches, the first thing that comes into our mind is probably Montauk or Coney Island.
While these are great, they aren't the only beaches worth visiting in the state. Fire Island National Seashore, a barrier island off the coast of Long Island, has some of the best untouched beaches in the state, and is situated alongside charming towns (no cars allowed), right in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and the Great South Bay. Long Island also has Robert Moses State Park, and Long Beach, which offers a fun boardwalk situation as well. Staying in NYC? Fort Tilden Beach and Rockaway Beach are popular spots. Then, there’s a small island community that is the best kept secret of New York.
Now, another publication is finally reading all about City Island - A Slice of New York City Paradise on The Bronx shoreline.
The Sun writes - IF you're looking for a retreat minutes from Manhattan where fresh seafood and waterfront restaurants are plentiful, City Island is the place to be.
Similar to the Hamptons or Cape Cod, this small island in the Bronx offers a coastal town feel just minutes outside of the heart of New York City. https://www.the-sun.com/travel/8891751/little-known-island-manhattan-fr…
Meanwhile, Livability announced its annual list of the top 100 cities to live in the U.S. today for 2023, and four local spots hit the charts.
This list focuses on highlighting small and mid-sized cities that offer a high quality of life, affordability, and various opportunities for individuals and families. It aims to showcase cities that are often overlooked in favor of larger metropolitan areas.
if interested in the best us places to live, we’ve got it nailed. Livability loves small and mid-sized cities — the crowd-pleasing, best places to live that leave you with money left over after paying your rent or mortgage. Speaking of mortgages, you might actually be able to get one of those without breaking the bank.
For 10 years now, Livability editors have combined a love of places with data to create an annual list of the Top 100 Best Places To Live in the U.S. Today, they are not the only best places list out there — great content from peers at U.S. News & World Report and Resonance also spotlight some amazing U.S. cities, but it claims to take an approach no one else does.
https://livability.com/best-places/2023-top-100-best-places-to-live-in-…