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==History== === Conception and early history === The first real interest in modern-day Atlantic Beach came in 1922 when [[Robert Moses]] – the famous highway builder and public works czar, and Chairman of the [[New York State Council of Parks|State Council of Parks]] – included Atlantic Beach as part of his "State Park Plan for New York". The blueprints, which are on file at the archives in Albany, showed a parkway from central Queens to a bridge crossing [[Reynolds Channel]] with architecturally refined facilities for thousands of beach goers; however, cost overruns on many of Robert Moses' other projects at the time and other factors dampened his plans, which were ultimately abandoned.<ref name=":12" /> === Founding and early history === In 1923, the village's first developer, Atlantic Beach Associates led by Stephen P. Pettit, a former [[Nassau County Sheriff's Department (New York)|Nassau County Sheriff]] and banker from [[Freeport, New York|Freeport]], had dreams of creating a place that would rival the [[Long Beach, New York|City of Long Beach]], which was created by a Politician and amusement park operator named William H. Reynolds. He died just after buying land for 3,500 lots in Atlantic Beach.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1925/09/10/104185710.html?pageNumber=25|title=STEPHEN P. PETTIT DEAD.,; Freeport Banker and 'Realty Operator Dies of Heart Disease.|work=The New York Times |language=en|access-date=April 8, 2020}}</ref> In 1926, real estate tycoon William Austin, who graduated from [[Yale University]] with his associate, Charles N. Talbot Jr, formed Island Park Associates which purchased the land for $4,000,000.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ihfK-S-Iv2AC&q=Atlantic+beach+homes+built+in+1928&pg=RA2-PA37|title=Supreme Court|language=en}}</ref> William Austin was married to Actress Josephine Sanders, better known as [[Irene Delroy]];<ref name=":8">{{Cite news|url=http://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1937/07/02/94396396.html?pdf_redirect=true&site=false|title=IRENE DELROY GETS DECREE; Actress Obtains Divorce in Reno From William L. Austin Jr.|work=The New York Times |language=en|access-date=April 8, 2020}}</ref> the wedding was officiated by Mayor James J. Walker on July 15, 1931.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0217835/bio|title=Irene Delroy|website=IMDb|access-date=April 7, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1937/05/21/94377804.html?pageNumber=19|title=IRENE DELROY IN RENO; She Plans Suit for Divorce From William L. Austin Jr.|work=The New York Times |language=en|access-date=April 7, 2020}}</ref> Austin and Talbot completed Pettit's preliminary dredging and. shoring work, and proceeded to subdivide the property. They installed gas and electricity lines, and a sanitary sewer system was installed in 1927. They began selling land and building homes; the first 45 of the 150 homes they planned on building were financed using a mortgage from The Title Guarantee and Trust Company. The. homes were all designed with seven rooms, two baths, private detached garages on 48' x 88' lots and were built in a wide array of styles. Mr. Austin finished Petitt's plan to build a [[Atlantic Beach Bridge|bridge]] between Far Rockaway and Atlantic beach, which was opened and dedicated on June 29, 1927. A boardwalk was planned for the entire ocean side but, as constructed, it was about a mile long, stretching from west of The Plaza and extending beyond Vernon Avenue, and double the width of the boardwalk which exists today. The Castles Beach Club opened in May 1928, which contained one of the largest pools on the [[South Shore (Long Island)|South Shore of Long Island]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1927/06/26/issue.html|title=TimesMachine: Sunday June 26, 1927 - NYTimes.com|website=timesmachine.nytimes.com|language=en|access-date=April 7, 2020}}</ref> The Atlantic Beach Club,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1940/08/18/93988729.html?pdf_redirect=true&site=false|title=Members of Club Participate In Gay Programs of Season; Tennis Tournaments, Style Shows, a Photography Contest and Barn Dance Are Scheduled|work=The New York Times |language=en|access-date=April 8, 2020}}</ref> later known as the Atlantic Beach Hotel and Cabana Club, the ABH, opened in 1930<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1961/03/24/118030042.html?pageNumber=52|title=Atlantic Beach Club Sold|work=The New York Times |language=en|access-date=April 8, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1930/07/20/107112745.html?pdf_redirect=true&site=false|title=HOTEL FOR ATLANTIC BEACH, L.I.|work=The New York Times |language=en|access-date=April 8, 2020}}</ref> and plans were announced for the building of the Casa Del Mar (later the Nautilus Hotel)<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1962/07/17/82056228.html?pageNumber=42|title=Atlantic Beach Hotel Sold|work=The New York Times |language=en|access-date=April 8, 2020}}</ref>), an apartment hotel, which upon completion became an overnight sensation and, in August 1930, the new homeowners in Atlantic Beach joined together and formed the Atlantic Beach Property Owner's Association. The United States Olympic Diving team practiced at the Atlantic Beach Hotel. The community attracted the wealthy due to its resort atmosphere produced by the beach clubs. Many members of the [[Social Register|social register]] frequented or lived in Atlantic Beach.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1940/07/16/91581779.html?pageNumber=14|title=SEEN AT THE ATLANTIC BEACH CLUB|work=The New York Times |language=en|access-date=February 24, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1983/08/07/162062.html?pageNumber=256|title=IF YOU'RE THINKING OF LIVING IN: ATLANTIC BEACH|work=The New York Times |language=en|access-date=April 7, 2020}}</ref> Atlantic Beach is sometimes referred to as the “Palm Beach of New York”, and is to many a summer paradise.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1937/10/17/archives/plan-new-beach-club-inwood-members-purchase-a-site-at-atlantic.html|title=PLAN NEW BEACH CLUB; Inwood Members Purchase a Site at Atlantic Beach|date=October 17, 1937|work=The New York Times|access-date=February 24, 2020|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2003/06/25/opinion/l-atlantic-beach-memoir-249378.html|title=Opinion {{!}} Atlantic Beach Memoir|date=June 25, 2003|work=The New York Times|access-date=February 24, 2020|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> Later on, in the 1960s, the village was frequented by the [[Kennedy family|Kennedys]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1964/09/07/archives/throngs-mob-kennedy-at-beach.html|title=Throngs Mob Kennedy at Beach|date=September 7, 1964|work=The New York Times|access-date=February 24, 2020|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> The village was a big draw when the Hamptons were just a pile of sand.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Wilgoren|first=Jodi|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1999/07/25/nyregion/summer-places-the-beach-club-sea-sand-and-seven-card-stud.html|title=SUMMER PLACES: The Beach Club; Sea, Sand and Seven-Card Stud|date=July 25, 1999|work=The New York Times|access-date=February 24, 2020|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> During Prohibition, local swimmers would guide [[Dory (boat)|dories]] (Small boats) full of alcohol to shore from Canadian ships anchored nearby.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web|url=https://www.longislandexchange.com/towns/atlantic-beach/|title=Atlantic Beach|website=longislandexchange.com|access-date=April 7, 2020}}</ref> Atlantic Beach became of vital importance to the government during World War II. A 120-foot concrete lookout tower was constructed at the tip of [https://www.silverpointclub.com/ Silverpoint] with both the bridge and its access to Silverpoint being designated as emergency military routes in time of war. During this time, homeowners also patrolled the beaches for signs of enemy submarines. By the end of World War II, Atlantic Beach had become a summer mecca with thousands of city dweller clogging what were then only local streets through both the Rockaways and the [[Five Towns]].<ref name=":6" /><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1942/06/14/119451470.html?pageNumber=196|title=At Atlantic Beach|work=The New York Times |language=en|access-date=April 8, 2020}}</ref> Beach clubs helped to support the war effort by abiding by dim-out requirements, offering bus service, installing bike racks, and some even allowed their guest to stay overnight (which now is strictly forbidden).<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1942/06/28/99332838.html?pdf_redirect=true&site=false|title=At Atlantic Beach|work=The New York Times |language=en|access-date=April 8, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1942/07/12/85564426.html?pageNumber=165|title=Cycling at Atlantic Beach|work=The New York Times |language=en|access-date=April 8, 2020}}</ref> The Ocean Club, at the time known as the Ocean Club of Forest Hills, held an acclaimed social events in support of the war effort.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1942/06/21/105171091.html?pageNumber=172|title=Atlantic Beach Parties|work=The New York Times |language=en|access-date=April 8, 2020}}</ref> On October 14, 1950, a groundbreaking ceremony for the new [[Atlantic Beach Bridge]] was held and the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new bridge was held on May 10, 1952.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date=October 3, 2015 |title=K1604 |url=https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/resolutions/2011/k1604 |access-date=April 7, 2020 |website=NY State Senate |language=en}}</ref> In June 1953, the reconstruction of the boardwalk from The Plaza to Putnam was completed. This boardwalk was half the width and shorter than the prior boardwalk{{citation needed|date=April 2022}}. === Fight for incorporation === Before incorporation in 1962, the residents were banded together in a property owners’ association. Before the incorporation, it turned over the deeds to the community's beaches to the Town of Hempstead and for a while, everything was fine.<ref name=":12">{{Cite news|title=VILLAGE STATUS SOUGHT; Atlantic Beach to Request Nassau Incorporation| work=The New York Times |url=http://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1958/08/29/79698222.html?pdf_redirect=true&site=false|access-date=April 8, 2020|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=pbDFOHLrN60C&q=Atlantic+beach|title=Records & Briefs New York State Appellate Division|language=en}}</ref> However, according to Mayor Lager “, the town tried to extend the use of the beaches to everyone in the town and we fought it.<ref>{{Cite news|date=August 12, 1968|url=http://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1968/08/12/76961344.html?pdf_redirect=true&site=false|title=Acquiring of L.I. Beach For Public Use Is Urged|work=The New York Times |language=en|access-date=2020-04-08}}</ref> The town's response to our objections was, in effect, ‘Sue us'. So we sought permission to be incorporated as a village from the county and when we finally won our village status the deeds automatically reverted to the village.”<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bessen|first=Jeff|date=June 14, 2012|url=http://www.liherald.com/stories/Happy-50th-Atlantic-Beach,41587|title=Happy 50th, Atlantic Beach|website=Herald Community Newspapers|language=en|access-date=February 24, 2020}}</ref> The Village held its first elections in June 1962. Fred Lager was the mayor for the first 28 years, until 1996. Initially, the village was not granted zoning powers due to an amendment to Nassau County's charter,<ref>{{Cite news|last=Kellerman|first=Vivien|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1998/10/25/nyregion/nassau-villages-fight-for-zoning-rights.html|title=Nassau Villages Fight for Zoning Rights|date=October 25, 1998|work=The New York Times|access-date=February 24, 2020|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Burghardt|first=Linda F.|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/01/nyregion/the-legacies-they-left-966312.html|title=The Legacies They Left|date=January 1, 2006|work=The New York Times|access-date=February 24, 2020|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> however, zoning powers were fought for,<ref>{{Cite news|last=Katz|first=Debra Morgenstern|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2000/10/01/nyregion/atlantic-beach-in-void-over-zoning-power.html|title=Atlantic Beach in Void Over Zoning Power|date=October 1, 2000|work=The New York Times|access-date=February 24, 2020|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> and taken over by the village in 2002.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Ain|first=Stewart|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2002/03/03/nyregion/in-brief-atlantic-beach-is-closer-to-local-zoning-power.html|title=IN BRIEF; Atlantic Beach Is Closer To Local Zoning Power|date=March 3, 2002|work=The New York Times|access-date=February 24, 2020|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Katz|first=Debra Morgenstern|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2002/11/17/nyregion/victory-is-sweet-for-atlantic-beach.html|title=Victory Is Sweet For Atlantic Beach|date=November 17, 2002|work=The New York Times|access-date=February 24, 2020|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Rather|first=John|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2003/10/26/realestate/if-you-re-thinking-of-living-in-atlantic-beach-ny-village-that-doubles-as-resort.html|title=If You're Thinking of Living In/Atlantic Beach, N.Y.; Village That Doubles as Resort|date=October 26, 2003|work=The New York Times|access-date=February 9, 2020|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref name=":10">{{Cite news|last=Nahas|first=Donna Kutt|date=July 27, 2003|title=Villages, Inc.|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2003/07/27/nyregion/villages-inc.html|access-date=May 20, 2021|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> The Atlantic Beach Village Office, at 60 Park Street, officially opened on November 18, 1962. As of 2021, Atlantic Beach remains the only village in Nassau County to have incorporated itself after the county charter was amended in the 1930s.<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":10" /><ref>{{Cite news|date=May 30, 1962|title=Atlantic Beach Is Upheld On Incorporation Vote|work=The New York Times |url=http://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1962/05/30/90167869.html|access-date=April 8, 2020|language=en}}</ref> === Modern history === The new Atlantic Beach Village Hall at 65 The Plaza officially opened on June 6, 1971. During the 1970s, a player for The New York Rangers died in Atlantic Beach following a fight with one of his fellow players.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Eskenazi|first=Gerald|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1970/06/09/archives/nassau-grand-jury-exonerates-stewart-after-a-hearing-on-sawchuks.html|title=Nassau Grand Jury Exonerates Stewart After a Hearing on Sawchuk's Death|date=June 9, 1970|work=The New York Times|access-date=February 24, 2020|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Eskenazi|first=Gerald|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1970/06/03/archives/nassau-grand-jury-will-hear-testimony-on-sawchuks-death.html|title=Nassau Grand Jury Will Hear Testimony on Sawchuk's Death|date=June 3, 1970|work=The New York Times|access-date=February 24, 2020|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> In the 1970s there was controversy regarding allegations by a geologist that NYC was dumping sludge and oil, that allegedly affected Atlantic Beach.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Vecsey|first=George|date=August 17, 1974|url=http://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1974/08/17/79373634.html?pdf_redirect=true&site=false|title=Atlantic Beach Is Embroiled in Bitter Controversy Over Sludge; 2,000 Village Residents Doctors Surveyed Business Reported Off|work=The New York Times |language=en|access-date=April 8, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Kihss|first=Peter|date=June 29, 1975|url=http://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1975/06/29/91184589.html?pdf_redirect=true&site=false|title=Beach Water Here Is Improving; Check on Beaches Here Finds Water Improving|work=The New York Times |language=en|access-date=April 8, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Lissner|first=Will|date=April 7, 1974|url=http://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1974/04/07/106855798.html?pdf_redirect=true&site=false|title=Ocean Off L.I. Is Termed Biggest Dumping Area in Nation; Ocean Off L.I. Is Termed Biggest Dump in Nation|work=The New York Times |language=en|access-date=April 8, 2020}}</ref> In 1984, Atlantic Beach's Ocean Club was sued for allegedly discriminating against Jewish guests and applicants.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/FSupp/602/489/1634020/|title=PEOPLE OF STATE OF NY ETC. v. Ocean Club, 602 F. Supp. 489 (E.D.N.Y. 1984)|website=Justia Law|language=en|access-date=March 30, 2020}}</ref> The 1980s also saw many of the celebrities and summer residents moved out towards the Hamptons. Some residents from [[Long Beach, New York|Long Beach]] moved into Atlantic Beach as they became wealthier.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Geist|first=William E.|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1981/04/29/nyregion/hockey-rivalry-splits-long-beach.html|title=Hockey Rivalry Splits Long Beach|date=April 29, 1981|work=The New York Times|access-date=February 24, 2020|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> In 1991, an African American resident of the village named Alfred Jermaine Ewell was beaten up and hospitalized after a [[Lawrence, Nassau County, New York|Lawrence]] public school graduation event in the village.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Lyall|first=Sarah|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1991/06/07/nyregion/atlantic-beach-struggles-to-explain-assault-on-black-youth.html|title=Atlantic Beach Struggles to Explain Assault on Black Youth|date=June 7, 1991|work=The New York Times|access-date=February 24, 2020|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> Later, [[Al Sharpton|Reverend Al Sharpton]] bussed in people and led a march from the town of [[Inwood, New York|Inwood]] to Atlantic Beach;<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|last=Lyall|first=Sarah|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1991/06/09/nyregion/sharpton-gets-mixed-reception-in-protest-march-at-atlantic-beach.html|title=Sharpton Gets Mixed Reception in Protest March at Atlantic Beach|date=June 9, 1991|work=The New York Times|access-date=February 24, 2020|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> he received mix results, as Atlantic Beach is a very open and welcoming community. Additionally, the boy's mother decided not to partake in the march.<ref name=":1" /> Later, people were tried, and a man was found guilty of the attack.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Wolff|first=Craig|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1991/06/06/nyregion/3-arrested-in-beating-of-a-black.html|title=3 Arrested In Beating Of a Black|date=June 6, 1991|work=The New York Times|access-date=February 24, 2020|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=McQuiston|first=John T.|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1992/11/22/nyregion/man-guilty-of-attacking-black-athlete.html|title=Man Guilty Of Attacking Black Athlete|date=November 22, 1992|work=The New York Times|access-date=February 24, 2020|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> In 1996, Stephen Mahler replaced Fred Lager as mayor; Lager was the first and third Mayor of the Incorporated Village of Atlantic Beach.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|date=July 29, 2015|url=https://www.liherald.com/fivetowns/stories/atlantic-beach-salutes-former-mayor,69901?|title=Atlantic Beach salutes former mayor|website=Herald Community Newspapers|language=en|access-date=April 7, 2020}}</ref> In 2007 it was rumored that [[Donald Trump]]'s [[The Trump Organization|Trump Organization]] and Toll Brothers wanted to develop the oceanfront, however this has not come to fruition.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=Cotsalas |first=Valerie |date=April 8, 2007 |title=A Village Is Thinking Beyond Cabanas |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/08/realestate/08lizo.html |access-date=February 24, 2020 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> In 2012, Atlantic beach was severely impacted by [[Hurricane Sandy]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://stormrecovery.ny.gov/regional-communities/village-atlantic-beach-and-east-atlantic-beach|title=Village of Atlantic Beach and East Atlantic Beach {{!}} Governor's Office of Storm Recovery (GOSR)|website=stormrecovery.ny.gov|access-date=March 22, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://patch.com/new-york/longbeach/atlantic-beach-club-destroyed-sandy-hosts-grand-reopening|title=Atlantic Beach Club Destroyed by Sandy Hosts Grand Reopening|last=Korb|first=Priscilla|date=July 1, 2016|website=Long Beach, NY Patch|language=en|access-date=March 22, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.weather.gov/okx/HurricaneSandy|title=Hurricane Sandy|last=US Department of Commerce|first=NOAA|website=weather.gov|language=EN-US|access-date=March 22, 2020}}</ref> Many young buyers, including people from Manhattan's [[Upper East Side]], have snapped up Atlantic Beach houses as they grew tired of commuting three or more hours to the [[The Hamptons|Hamptons]] or the [[Jersey Shore]]. However, there are only three oceanfront homes in the Village, most of the homes are either not on the water, or they face [[Reynolds Channel|Reynolds channel]]. There are many summer-time rentals in the village.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Merkin|first=Daphne|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/08/garden/08summer.html|title=A Summer Rental of One's Own|date=July 7, 2010|work=The New York Times|access-date=February 24, 2020|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.annettcellis.com/idx/?lid=c0edc9c55a1b471380d767151f9e9e52|title=Search MLS Listings – Annett C. Ellis Realty, Inc. 11509|website=annettcellis.com|access-date=February 24, 2020}}</ref> In 2014, George Pappas assumed the Mayorship from Stephen Mahler, who had served as Mayor for the previous 18 years.<ref name=":5" /> Republican [[Bruce Blakeman]] represented the Village of Atlantic Beach, Atlantic Beach Estates and East Atlantic Beach as a Town of Hempstead Councilman before becoming Nassau County Executive. During the summer of 2016,<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=June 17, 2016 |title=TRAGIC UPDATE: Body And PaddelBoard Of Gary Turkel Z'L Recovered In Atlantic Ocean |url=https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/boruch-dayan-emmes/432338/tragic-update-body-and-paddelboard-of-gary-turkel-zl-recovered-in-atlantic-ocean.html |access-date=February 24, 2020 |website=The Yeshiva World |language=en-US}}</ref> a paddle-boarder from the village was found dead at sea.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jta.org/2016/06/17/united-states/body-of-missing-jewish-paddleboarder-found-30-miles-off-long-island|title=Body of missing Jewish paddleboarder found 30 miles off Long Island|date=June 17, 2016|website=Jewish Telegraphic Agency|language=en-US|access-date=February 24, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://forward.com/news/breaking-news/342889/local-patrol-continues-search-for-missing-ny-jewish-paddleboarder/|title=Local Patrol Continues Search for Missing NY Jewish Paddleboarder|website=The Forward|date=June 17, 2016 |language=en-US|access-date=February 24, 2020}}</ref> [[Michael Bloomberg]] spoke at his funeral.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://uwskids.wordpress.com/2016/06/19/gary-turkel-a-husband-father-leader-and-mensch-to-be-honored/|title=Gary Turkel – a husband, father, leader and mensch to be honored|last=Gerstein|first=Valerie|date=June 19, 2016|website=The Blog for families on the Upper West Side|language=en|access-date=February 24, 2020}}</ref> There are still many beach clubs along the beach. There is also an old-age home called the Nautilus.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Forgeron|first=Harry V.|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1966/03/27/archives/nautilus-coop-at-atlantic-beach-smoothes-waves-of-discontent-a-coop.html|title=Nautilus Co-op at Atlantic Beach Smoothes Waves of Discontent; A CO-OP HOTEL FINDS QUIET SEAS|date=March 27, 1966|work=The New York Times|access-date=February 24, 2020|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> A development called Pebble Cove was built along the Ocean between Putnam Blvd and Vernon Avenue. Pebble Cove is a 48-town-house complex with gated security and a swimming pool.<ref name=":9">{{Cite news|last=Brauchli|first=Marcus W.|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1983/08/07/realestate/if-you-re-thinking-of-living-in-atlantic-beach.html|title=If You're Thinking of Living in: Atlantic Beach|date=August 7, 1983|work=The New York Times|access-date=February 9, 2020|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Dalton|first=Dudley|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1971/05/16/archives/atlantic-beach-strives-to-preserve-its-40yearold-proprieties.html|title=Atlantic Beach Strives to Preserve Its 40‐Year‐Old Proprieties|date=May 16, 1971|work=The New York Times|access-date=February 9, 2020|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Kellerman|first=Vivien|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1998/09/13/realestate/if-you-re-thinking-living-atlantic-beach-li-barrier-island-family-aura.html|title=If You're Thinking of Living In/ Atlantic Beach, L.I.; On a Barrier Island, a Family Aura|date=September 13, 1998|work=The New York Times|access-date=February 9, 2020|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> During the summer of 2019, there was an article about an [[Uber]] driver who kidnapped a girl from Atlantic Beach.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Gold|first=Michael|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/27/nyregion/uber-driver-kidnapping.html|title=Every Parent's Nightmare: A Teenage Girl and an Uber Driver With His Own Plan|date=August 27, 2019|work=The New York Times|access-date=February 24, 2020|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://patch.com/new-york/longbeach/uber-driver-kidnapped-teenage-passenger-assault-her-nassau-da|title=Uber Driver Kidnapped Teenage Passenger To Assault Her: Nassau DA|last=Costello|first=Alex|date=August 22, 2019|website=Merrick, NY Patch|language=en|access-date=March 22, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Shapiro|first=Emily|date=August 23, 2019|url=https://abcnews.go.com/US/york-uber-driver-arraigned-allegedly-kidnapping-teen-girl/story?id=65146386|title=New York Uber driver arraigned for allegedly kidnapping teen girl during ride home from Sweet 16: DA|website=ABC News|language=en|access-date=March 22, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nypost.com/2019/08/25/long-island-teen-escapes-kidnap-attempt-by-uber-driver/|title=Long Island teen escapes kidnap attempt by Uber driver|last=Hechtman|first=Michael|date=August 25, 2019|website=New York Post|language=en|access-date=March 22, 2020}}</ref> === Resistance to development === Many of the beach club's owners have tried to buy additional lots in the village, however, most attempts have been rebuffed by the village board; the residents are staunchly opposed to any development that is not in-line with the character of the village, even until this day.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Devlrn |first=John C. |date=December 21, 1975 |title=Proposal for Park at Silver Point Being Studied |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1975/12/21/archives/proposal-for-parkat-silver-point-being-studied-plan-for-development.html |access-date=February 23, 2020 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref name="NYT-1990-05-27">{{Cite news |last=Monahan |first=Sharon |date=May 27, 1990 |title=Atlantic Beach Upset By Beach Club Project |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1990/05/27/nyregion/atlantic-beach-upset-by-beach-club-project.html |access-date=February 24, 2020 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bessen |first=Jeff |date=January 30, 2020 |title=Sparks fly over new Atlantic Beach club |url=https://www.liherald.com/stories/sparks-fly-over-new-atlantic-beach-club,121873 |access-date=March 22, 2020 |website=Herald Community Newspapers |language=en}}</ref> A relatively recent attempt to develop beachside condos was supported by former [[Al D'Amato|Senator D'Amato]] – although this attempt, too, failed.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Lambert |first=Bruce |date=August 26, 2007 |title=D'Amato a Heavyweight in Condo Plan Dispute |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/26/nyregion/nyregionspecial2/26mainli.html |access-date=February 24, 2020 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> Additionally, residents have opposed the construction of an [[Eruv]], since Atlantic Beach residents did not want Atlantic Beach to be as filled with Orthodox Jews as the neighboring towns of Lawrence and Cedarhurst had become. In 1989, one resident told the New York Times that they thought the eruv would encourage the "ghettoization" of the community. As of 2020, there is an eruv in Atlantic Beach, which is fully operational and checked weekly.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Monahan |first=Sharon |date=November 26, 1989 |title=Atlantic Beach Split By Sabbath Border |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1989/11/26/nyregion/atlantic-beach-split-by-sabbath-border.html |access-date=April 8, 2020 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Eruv Map - Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach |url=https://www.jewishcenterofatlanticbeach.org/eruv-map.html |access-date=September 10, 2020 |website=www.jewishcenterofatlanticbeach.org}}</ref>
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