5 Things to Know: It's Been a Beach Summer

Muggy nights, muggy days. Is there any doubt it’s August. Luckily for northern Suffolk locals, there’s always a beach nearby.

The summer of 2011 has brought big news, big activities, and some big developments to the Long Island Sound beaches.

Here’s a recap.

1. On July 4th, the crowds grew so large they had to in Kings Park for a few hours. We understand why, too. As far as Long Island Sound beaches go, it’s one of the best. Do you agree?

2. Just last week, a car in Three Village, causing big damage but, thankfully, no injuries.

3. Up until then, all the interest at West Meadow has been around . Though we’ve heard complaints from parents who say it’s a little too big for the younger kids. What do you think?

4. The beach has always been a big spot for teens. At Sunken Meadow, they’ve been holding special, throughout the summer, including one slated for Tuesday.

5. But we can all agree that the beach would be so much nicer if those plastic disks released by a Westchester sewage treatment plant months ago stopped .

Have you got a favorite beach story from the summer of 2011? Let us know.