Jacob Riis, NYC’s “People’s Beach,” Is Under Threat

Jacob Riis beach is a space beloved by many in New York City. The “People’s Beach” was notably named after the famed Progressive Era journalist and photographer Jacob Riis, author of . Born in Denmark, the eventual Queens resident spent a lifetime documenting working people’s struggles. When the city was seeking a name for a new beach in Queens, Riis was a perfect fit. For decades, through changing ownership and competing uses, the name has stuck.How the Other Half Lives This year, a new…