Wet Memorial Day scares off NYC beach crowds — but diehard locals stick it out
Memorial Day in New York City was marked by heavy rain, leading to a significant drop in beach attendance. While many locals braved the weather, business owners expressed concern over the financial impact of the poor conditions. Despite the challenges, some residents remained optimistic about the upcoming summer season.
- ▪Rockaway Beach saw a sparse crowd due to wet weather, with only locals present.
- ▪Business owner Sean Aiken reported a drastic drop in revenue from $12,000 on a good Memorial Day to an estimated $1,000 this year.
- ▪JFK Airport recorded nearly 2 inches of rain since Friday, contributing to the beach's emptiness.
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| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 17:16:21 -0400 |
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Metro Wet Memorial Day scares off NYC beach crowds — but diehard locals stick it out By Kevin Sheehan and Matt Troutman Published May 25, 2026, 5:16 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google So much for fun in the sun. A wet and not so wild Memorial Day capped a washout holiday weekend for the Big Apple, leaving Rockaway Beach empty during the unofficial start of summer except for diehard locals and frustrated business owners. Sean Aiken, 49, who owns “Seany Pizza” on the boardwalk near Beach 98th Street, said the bad weather meant a massive financial loss for the whole peninsula. 7 There are nearly as many lifeguards as beach-goers in the Rockaways on Monday.
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