Is this what Long Island's future looks like?

[rusty78]

Originally Posted by renault

People won't admit it out loud because it's "politically incorrect" but the fact is that multi-culturalism is creating a lot of problems on Long Island. Jones Beach is one of those places that used to be a good beach for families but now it's overcrowded with illegal immigrants, low-class riff-raff, teenage hoodlums, and other undesirables.

...In the late 60's - early 70's....I use to life guard at Jones Beach over the summer months.......the greatest job in the world I thought...and the weekends were full of families...of all races...out to have fun at the beach........but on my last visit...two years ago...the beach was full of roving punks...(groups of 2 to 5 or more)...roaming the beach......looking for someone to harrass....or pick on...unfortunately......the females are getting to be as bad or worse that the male groups....they usually start the poop...and then their man comes over to settle it....but as they say..."Welcome to America and press two for english"......

[Glad2BHere]

Originally Posted by renault

People won't admit it out loud because it's "politically incorrect" but the fact is that multi-culturalism is creating a lot of problems on Long Island. Jones Beach is one of those places that used to be a good beach for families but now it's overcrowded with illegal immigrants, low-class riff-raff, teenage hoodlums, and other undesirables.

I think you make a great point.

[Lancet71]

Originally Posted by rusty78

...In the late 60's - early 70's....I use to life guard at Jones Beach over the summer months.......the greatest job in the world I thought...and the weekends were full of families...of all races...out to have fun at the beach........but on my last visit...two years ago...the beach was full of roving punks...(groups of 2 to 5 or more)...roaming the beach......looking for someone to harrass....or pick on...unfortunately......the females are getting to be as bad or worse that the male groups....they usually start the poop...and then their man comes over to settle it....but as they say..."Welcome to America and press two for english"......

nicely put---it seams like this all around.I grew up in queens and moved to the island in 76' and it felt like in the city and on the island everyone was open to being friends with everyone else or at least show them proper respect but not anymore. Such a shame...

[turbogirl]

I have been to Jones beach within the last two months and I have to say I did not see any roving punks or harnessed by anyone. I usually go to beach #6 to the boardwalk between 5-7pm for walks.
For the most part I see older people taking walks, families, and couples walking and enjoying the beach. I think Jones beach is a nice beach comparing to coney Island. Crime on Long Island is low comparing to many parts of the country..

[nbres]

Originally Posted by sean sean sean sean

As thick as that's laid on, I guarantee you at least one person on here took it seriously!

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Here's a set of interesting articles about the "changing" suburbs I came across....

The negative outlook:



The positive counterpoint:

Great Article from the Atlantic.

Check Out Kunstler.com - lots of interesting views about the future of suburbia.

[sean sean sean sean]

Originally Posted by nbres

Great Article from the Atlantic.

Check Out Kunstler.com - lots of interesting views about the future of suburbia.

Ehh...I think a guy who fantasizes about a near-future where oil supplies have dried up and people have no choice but to adopt not only the trades of the 19th century but also the period dress and Hollywood's version of "Old West" dialects, all under heavy religious overtones, might be a little too interesting for me.

[backtogood]

Grand jury indicts 26 reputed gang members in NC - Yahoo! News (broken link)


The problems are nationwide not just here on LI here is a story from Yahoo.

[OhBeeHave]

Originally Posted by sean sean sean sean

As thick as that's laid on, I guarantee you at least one person on here took it seriously!

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Here's a set of interesting articles about the "changing" suburbs I came across....

The negative outlook:



The positive counterpoint:

Here's another interesting article I found posted on another city's forum. It's a long read, but worth it.

American Murder Mystery

[GigiBowman]

Originally Posted by OhBeeHave

Here's another interesting article I found posted on another city's forum. It's a long read, but worth it.

American Murder Mystery

Very interesting article. Thank you