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ICYMI: Long Beach Moves Away From 'Literal Capacity Restrictions

Long Beach Parks Commissioner Brand told Patch "we're pointing in the direction of usable space."

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Those who visit Long Beach this summer won't face 100 percent beach capacity as they keep an eye on social distancing.
Those who visit Long Beach this summer won't face 100 percent beach capacity as they keep an eye on social distancing. (Jerry Barmash/Patch)

LONG BEACH, NY — To paraphrase "Field of Dreams," "If you open it, they will come."

COVID-19 is getting under control this summer with millions of people getting vaccinated, and many of them are planning to enjoy the beach.

They will still have social distancing measures as people lay out in the sand.

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