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| name = Ocean Beach |
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| official_name = Incorporated Village of Ocean Beach |
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location within the state of New York |
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| image_caption = Ocean Beach in 2009. |
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Suffolk County, New York|Suffolk]] |
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| leader_title = Mayor |
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| leader_name = James S. Mallott |
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| established_date = 1921 |
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| population_density_sq_mi = 1085.11 |
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| postal_code_type = [[ZIP code]] |
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| postal_code = 11770 |
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| area_code = [[Area codes 631 and 934|631, 934]] |
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| map_caption = U.S. Census map of Ocean Beach. |
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| subdivision_name3 = [[Islip (town), New York|Islip]] |
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'''Ocean Beach''' is a village in the southern part of the [[Islip, New York|Town of Islip]], on [[Fire Island]], within [[Suffolk County, New York|Suffolk County]], [[New York (state)|New York]], United States. The population was 153 at the time of the 2020 census.<ref name="GR22">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|access-date=2008-01-31|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> Known for its strict local ordinances, the village is nicknamed "'''The Land of No'''".<ref name=McCollum/> |
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The '''Incorporated Village of Ocean Beach''' is a popular tourist destination, due to its beachfront location accompanied by a commercial district featuring nightlife, hotels, waterfront restaurants, and a variety of stores. |
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== History == |
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Ocean Beach was incorporated as a village in 1921.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=History|url=https://villageofoceanbeach.org/historical-society|access-date=2021-07-25|website=Village of Ocean Beach|language=en-US}}</ref> It formed with the merger between the tract of land owned by John A. Wilbur and Stay-A-While Estates. It is the location of Fire Island's only elementary school, which first opened in 1918.<ref name=":0" /> |
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The community was once a favorite of celebrities including [[Fanny Brice]], [[Carl Reiner]], and [[Mel Brooks]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Koppelman |first1=Lee |last2=Forman |first2=Seth |title=The Fire Island National Seashore |year=2008 |publisher=State University of New York Press |location=Albany, NY |isbn=978-0-7914-7342-9 |page=10 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=BdCF-q7HIY4C&pg=PA10 |access-date=2011-12-18 |
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|population_as_of = [[United States Census, 2000|2000]] |
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|population_total = 138 |
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|population_density_km2 = 373.4 |
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|population_density_sq_mi = 967.1 |
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When artistic bohème of New York started frequenting Fire Island during the [[Jazz Age]], Ocean Beach became the first [[gay village]] of the island.<ref name="jiler">{{Cite book |last=Jiler |first=John |title=Dark wind: a true account of hurricane Gloria's assault on Fire Island |date=1993 |publisher=St Martin's press |isbn=978-0-312-09311-2 |location=New York |pages=28–31 |author-link=John Jiler}}</ref> This caused tensions between the gay (often famous) tourists and locals, which peaked when [[Antoine de Paris]] built on his land an outdoor toilet with revealing saloon door right across the street from a Catholic church. The villagers arranged a provocation by choosing a teenage boy to "seduce" one of Antoine's guests, and after catching the guest ''in flagranti'', they burned down Antoine's property.<ref name="jiler" /> After that and the [[Great Hurricane of 1938]], the gay community settled in the Cherry Grove.<ref name="jiler2">{{Cite book |last=Jiler |first=John |title=Dark wind: a true account of hurricane Gloria's assault on Fire Island |date=1993 |publisher=St Martin's press |isbn=978-0-312-09311-2 |location=New York |pages=46–48}}</ref> |
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|timezone = [[North American Eastern Time Zone|Eastern (EST)]] |
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|elevation_ft = 3 |
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|latd = 40 |latm = 38 |lats = 52 |latNS = N |
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==Demographics== |
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{{US Census population |
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|postal_code = 11770 |
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|1930= 205 |
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|area_code = [[Area code 631|631]] |
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|1940= 81 |
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|1950= 73 |
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|blank_info = 36-54430 |
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|1960= 111 |
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|1970= 109 |
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|blank1_info = 0959211 |
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|1980= 155 |
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|1990= 131 |
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|2000= 138 |
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|2010= 79 |
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|2020= 153 |
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref> |
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The '''Village of Ocean Beach''' is in the south part of the [[Islip, New York|Town of Islip]]. During the summer season the population increases many times due to the influx of tourists. |
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=== 2010 census === |
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As of the [[census]] of 2010, there were 79 people residing in the village.<ref name="GR22" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Ocean Beach, NY Population - Census 2010 and 2000 Interactive Map, Demographics, Statistics, Quick Facts - CensusViewer|url=http://censusviewer.com/city/NY/Ocean%20Beach|access-date=2021-07-25|website=censusviewer.com}}</ref> The racial makeup of the village was 100% [[White (U.S. census)|White]], 0% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0% [[Asian (U.S. census)|Asian]], 0% from [[Other races (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 0% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.27% of the population. |
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Most people get to Ocean Beach by boat. You can get there by taking your own boat, you can take a ferry or a water taxi. The ferry company operates out of the docks on Maple Ave. in [[Bay Shore, New York]]. A link to the Ferry Website and the Water Taxi Website is in the external links section. You can also walk along the beach to Ocean Beach from Field 5 of [[Robert Moses State Park]]. Be advised - the walk is long and tough. It is a 4.5 mile walk each way in the sand. |
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=== Census 2000 === |
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As of the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]] there were 138 people, 61 households, and 35 families in the village.<ref name="GR22" /> The population density was {{convert|967.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 595 housing units at an average density of {{convert|4,169.6|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2000 census|racial makeup]] of the village was 96.38% White and 1.45% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.17%. |
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Ocean Beach is located on western part of [[Fire Island, New York|Fire Island]] between the [[Great South Bay]] and the [[Atlantic Ocean]]. |
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Of the 61 households 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.6% were non-families. 29.5% of households were one person and 4.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.91. |
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Ocean Beach is located at {{coor dms|40|38|52|N|73|9|28|W|city}} (40.647743, -73.157729).{{GR|1}} |
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The age distribution was 21.7% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 32.6% from 25 to 44, 31.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% 65 or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 126.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.4 males. |
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The median household income was $48,125 and the median family income was $49,375. Males had a median income of $41,719 versus $28,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $28,782. There were 15.2% of families and 11.5% of the population living below the [[poverty line]], including 21.6% of under eighteens and none of those over 64. |
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==Demographics== |
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As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 138 people, 61 households, and 35 families residing in the village. The [[population density]] was 380.6/km² (967.1/mi²). There were 595 housing units at an average density of 1,640.9/km² (4,169.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 96.38% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]] and 1.45% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]]. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.17% of the population. |
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== Government == |
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There were 61 households out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.6% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.91. |
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As of June 2023, [[per the village website]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Boards & Commissions|url=https://villageofoceanbeach.org/boards|access-date=2024-06-20|website=Village of Ocean Beach|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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, the Mayor of Ocean Beach is James S. Mallott, and the Village Trustees are Marco Arment, Dawn L. Hargraves, Ian Levine, and Jennifer Moritz. |
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The village is known for its strict local ordinances and is nicknamed "The Land of No".<ref name=McCollum>{{Cite book |last1=McCollum |first1=Shoshanna |title=Fire Island: Beach Resort and National Seashore |date=2012 |language=en |isbn=978-0-7385-9133-9 |publisher=Arcadia Publishing |page=114 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=XsinJ_rI-S8C&pg=PA114 }}</ref> |
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In the village the population was spread out with 21.7% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 32.6% from 25 to 44, 31.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 126.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.4 males. |
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==Education== |
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The median income for a household in the village was $48,125, and the median income for a family was $49,375. Males had a median income of $41,719 versus $28,750 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $28,782. There were 15.2% of families and 11.5% of the population living below the [[poverty line]], including 21.6% of under eighteens and none of those over 64. |
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=== School district === |
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==Unusual Laws== |
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[[Fire Island Union Free School District]], which covers the village,<!--UNI 03720-->.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st36_ny/schooldistrict_maps/c36103_suffolk/DC20SD_C36103.pdf|title=2020 census - school district reference map: Suffolk County, NY|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|page=4 (PDF p. 5/6)|access-date=2024-10-18}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st36_ny/schooldistrict_maps/c36103_suffolk/DC20SD_C36103_SD2MS.txt Text list]</ref> operates Woodhull School (K-6) in Ocean Beach.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web|title=Long Island Index: Interactive Map|url=http://www.longislandindexmaps.org/|website=Long Island Index Maps|publisher=Long Island Index}}</ref> Students who graduate from Woodhull can choose to go to either the [[Bay Shore School District|Bay Shore Union Free School District]] or the [[Islip School District|Islip Union Free School District]] for secondary levels.<ref name="Hist">{{cite web|url=https://www.fi.k12.ny.us:443/district/history|title=History|publisher=Fire Island School District|accessdate=2021-05-03}}</ref> The respective high schools are [[Bay Shore High School]] and [[Islip High School]].<ref name=":12" /> |
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There are a number of "funky" laws to the uninitiated in effect in Ocean Beach. This is why regular visitors and residents have affectionately dubbed OB the "land of No". Here are a few examples that may catch you off guard: |
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*Bicycle riding, while no longer banned outright, is restricted in the summer season to the hours of 5am to 8pm Monday through Thursday and 5am to 7pm on Fridays. Bicycle riding is illegal on Saturday and Sunday. |
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*All bicycles must be equipped with a bell and a flash light after dark. Yes, biking after dark will get you a ticket, and not having a flash light will get you another one. The law also applies during the off-season, when bike riding is allowed at any time but the bell and light are still required. |
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*Bike riding in the commercial district, better known as "In Town", is not permitted at any time during the summer season. |
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*Scooters, skateboards and inline skates are restricted to the same area and time frame but are additionally only allowed by those 12 years old or younger. Helmets are required regardless of age. |
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*The ban on eating and drinking on the walks has been reduced as well. At one time you could not eat or drink anything on the walks anywhere in Ocean Beach. Now it is permitted in the commercial district, the opposite of where biking is allowed. Glass drink containers and alcoholic beverages are not allowed though. Littering is a big no-no too, and carries a hefty fine. Eating and drinking is also disallowed on the beach overpasses (wooden steps over the dunes to the ocean) and on the beach itself. However, the drinking of water is allowed on the beach if the water is clearly visible within a plastic container. |
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*A permit is required to [[barbecue]]. Propane only, flameproof base required, and the area must be inspected before you can receive your permit, which must renewed every summer. |
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*The toplessness laws apply to males when they are off the beach and in town. |
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*All trash put out for collection must be in bags which in turn must be in cans which in turn must have lids! Your cans also have to be removed from the walkway before 10am the next day! |
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*Dogs must be on a leash in public at all times (you'll note the locals' dogs which are on leashes but on their own). You also must have a pooper scooper with you at all times when walking your dog. A plastic bag in your back pocket will do, but some fecal conveyance is required. |
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*Dogs are not permitted on the beach between May 15 and Sept. 15 |
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*Frisbees, ball playing, kite flying, radios without headphones, disrobing, and unattended minors are not permitted on the beach. |
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=== Library district === |
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==Police Force Controversy== |
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Ocean Beach is located within the boundaries of Fire Island's library district.<ref name=":12" /> |
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On March 27, 2007, the Suffolk County District Attorney announced the arrest and indictment of four Ocean Beach village police officers, including acting Chief of Police George Hesse, on charges related to the beating of a visitor to the town in August of 2005. |
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== Infrastructure == |
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According to the indictment, Samuel Gilberd had been questioned by the police for throwing a beer glass from a local bar into the street, and was issued a summons for littering. Gilberd, who had later admitted to being intoxicated, kicked or slammed the door to the police station when he left. According to the District Attorney, Gilberd was then brought back into the station house and severely beaten, with the most serious injury being a ruptured bladder. |
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=== Transportation === |
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In addition to felony assault charge against Hesse, the indictment contained charges of offering a false instrument, hindering prosecution, issuing a false certificate, falsifying business records, and conspiracy, which centered around an attempted coverup of the beating by Hess and the other three officers. |
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There are four methods to travel to/from Ocean Beach and throughout Fire Island: travel by car (restricted by permit obtainable via [[Fire Island National Seashore]]), ride the [[Fire Island Ferries]], take a water taxi, or arrive by private boat.<ref name=":12" /> It is also possible to reach Ocean Beach by foot or bicycle from other Fire Island communities by one of the inland walks or via the beach.<ref name=":12" /> |
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=== Sewer district === |
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Shortly before the indictment was issued, five former village police officers filed a federal lawsuit against the village and its police department, seeking $325 million dollars for unlawful termination of employment. They claimed that they were fired for complaining about and refusing to participate in rampant corruption, including but not limited to: attempting to convince a woman not to file domestic abuse charges against a friend of acting deputy chief Hesse. Alcohol consumption by on-duty officers in the station and around town--claiming that Hesse designated preferred bands of beer to be confiscated from people on the beach. Using on-duty officers to transport Hesse for visits to a friend of his described as a known drug dealer, as well as to sexual trysts. |
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Ocean Beach is served by the Ocean Beach Sewer District.<ref name=":12" /> |
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== Notable person == |
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===References=== |
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* [http://www.co.suffolk.ny.us/da/press/2007/3_27_07.html Ocean Beach Chief and three cops arraigned on 18-count indictment] |
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* [[Brett King]] – actor<ref>{{cite web|title=Brett King|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0454517/|access-date=2012-11-26|publisher=[[IMDb|Internet Movie Database]]}}</ref> |
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* [http://sev.prnewswire.com/legal/20070323/CLTH06122032007-1.html Five Former Ocean Beach Police Officers Terminated for Breaching Blue Wall of Silence, Complaint Alleges] |
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* [[Keegan-Michael Key]] American actor, comedian, screenwriter, and producer.{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}} |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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{{Commons category|Ocean Beach, New York}} |
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*[http://www.loving-long-island.com/ocean-beach.html Ocean Beach] Includes pictures, ferry schedule and marina information. |
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* [http://www.villageofoceanbeach.org/ Ocean Beach official website] |
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{{Mapit-US-cityscale|40.647743|-73.157729}} |
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*[http://www.fireislandferries.com/ Fire Island Ferries Website] |
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* [http://www.VOBEC.org/ Ocean Beach Environmental Commission] |
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*[http://fireislandwatertaxi.com/ Fire Island Water Taxi Website] |
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Latest revision as of 02:03, 22 November 2024
Ocean Beach | |
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| Incorporated Village of Ocean Beach | |
 Ocean Beach in 2009. | |
 Seal | |
 U.S. Census map of Ocean Beach. | |
  Ocean Beach Location within the state of New York | |
| Coordinates: 40°38′52″N 73°9′28″W / 40.64778°N 73.15778°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Town | Islip |
| Incorporated | 1921 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | James S. Mallott |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| • Land | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 153 |
| • Density | 1,085.11/sq mi (418.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 11770 |
| Area codes | 631, 934 |
| FIPS code | 36-54430 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0959211 |
| Website | villageofoceanbeach.org |
Ocean Beach is a village in the southern part of the Town of Islip, on Fire Island, within Suffolk County, New York, United States. The population was 153 at the time of the 2020 census.[2] Known for its strict local ordinances, the village is nicknamed "The Land of No".[3]
The Incorporated Village of Ocean Beach is a popular tourist destination, due to its beachfront location accompanied by a commercial district featuring nightlife, hotels, waterfront restaurants, and a variety of stores.
History
[edit]Ocean Beach was incorporated as a village in 1921.[4] It formed with the merger between the tract of land owned by John A. Wilbur and Stay-A-While Estates. It is the location of Fire Island's only elementary school, which first opened in 1918.[4]
The community was once a favorite of celebrities including Fanny Brice, Carl Reiner, and Mel Brooks.[5]
When artistic bohème of New York started frequenting Fire Island during the Jazz Age, Ocean Beach became the first gay village of the island.[6] This caused tensions between the gay (often famous) tourists and locals, which peaked when Antoine de Paris built on his land an outdoor toilet with revealing saloon door right across the street from a Catholic church. The villagers arranged a provocation by choosing a teenage boy to "seduce" one of Antoine's guests, and after catching the guest in flagranti, they burned down Antoine's property.[6] After that and the Great Hurricane of 1938, the gay community settled in the Cherry Grove.[7]
Demographics
[edit]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 205 | — | |
| 1940 | 81 | −60.5% | |
| 1950 | 73 | −9.9% | |
| 1960 | 111 | 52.1% | |
| 1970 | 109 | −1.8% | |
| 1980 | 155 | 42.2% | |
| 1990 | 131 | −15.5% | |
| 2000 | 138 | 5.3% | |
| 2010 | 79 | −42.8% | |
| 2020 | 153 | 93.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[8] | |||
2010 census
[edit]As of the census of 2010, there were 79 people residing in the village.[2][9] The racial makeup of the village was 100% White, 0% African American, 0% Native American, 0% Asian, 0% from other races, and 0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.27% of the population.
Census 2000
[edit]As of the 2000 census there were 138 people, 61 households, and 35 families in the village.[2] The population density was 967.1 inhabitants per square mile (373.4/km2). There were 595 housing units at an average density of 4,169.6 per square mile (1,609.9/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 96.38% White and 1.45% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.17%.
Of the 61 households 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.6% were non-families. 29.5% of households were one person and 4.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.91.
The age distribution was 21.7% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 32.6% from 25 to 44, 31.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% 65 or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 126.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.4 males.
The median household income was $48,125 and the median family income was $49,375. Males had a median income of $41,719 versus $28,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $28,782. There were 15.2% of families and 11.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including 21.6% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.
Government
[edit]As of June 2023, per the village website[10] , the Mayor of Ocean Beach is James S. Mallott, and the Village Trustees are Marco Arment, Dawn L. Hargraves, Ian Levine, and Jennifer Moritz.
The village is known for its strict local ordinances and is nicknamed "The Land of No".[3]
Education
[edit]School district
[edit]Fire Island Union Free School District, which covers the village,.[11] operates Woodhull School (K-6) in Ocean Beach.[12] Students who graduate from Woodhull can choose to go to either the Bay Shore Union Free School District or the Islip Union Free School District for secondary levels.[13] The respective high schools are Bay Shore High School and Islip High School.[12]
Library district
[edit]Ocean Beach is located within the boundaries of Fire Island's library district.[12]
Infrastructure
[edit]Transportation
[edit]There are four methods to travel to/from Ocean Beach and throughout Fire Island: travel by car (restricted by permit obtainable via Fire Island National Seashore), ride the Fire Island Ferries, take a water taxi, or arrive by private boat.[12] It is also possible to reach Ocean Beach by foot or bicycle from other Fire Island communities by one of the inland walks or via the beach.[12]
Sewer district
[edit]Ocean Beach is served by the Ocean Beach Sewer District.[12]
Notable person
[edit]- Brett King – actor[14]
- Keegan-Michael Key American actor, comedian, screenwriter, and producer.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
- ^ a b c "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ a b McCollum, Shoshanna (2012). Fire Island: Beach Resort and National Seashore. Arcadia Publishing. p. 114. ISBN 978-0-7385-9133-9.
- ^ a b "History". Village of Ocean Beach. Retrieved 2021-07-25.
- ^ Koppelman, Lee; Forman, Seth (2008). The Fire Island National Seashore. Albany, NY: State University of New York Press. p. 10. ISBN 978-0-7914-7342-9. Retrieved 2011-12-18.
- ^ a b Jiler, John (1993). Dark wind: a true account of hurricane Gloria's assault on Fire Island. New York: St Martin's press. pp. 28–31. ISBN 978-0-312-09311-2.
- ^ Jiler, John (1993). Dark wind: a true account of hurricane Gloria's assault on Fire Island. New York: St Martin's press. pp. 46–48. ISBN 978-0-312-09311-2.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Ocean Beach, NY Population - Census 2010 and 2000 Interactive Map, Demographics, Statistics, Quick Facts - CensusViewer". censusviewer.com. Retrieved 2021-07-25.
- ^ "Boards & Commissions". Village of Ocean Beach. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ^ "2020 census - school district reference map: Suffolk County, NY" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. p. 4 (PDF p. 5/6). Retrieved 2024-10-18. - Text list
- ^ a b c d e f "Long Island Index: Interactive Map". Long Island Index Maps. Long Island Index.
- ^ "History". Fire Island School District. Retrieved 2021-05-03.
- ^ "Brett King". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 2012-11-26.
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