Sunbathers soak it all in at Orchard Beach on Wednesday
Julio Martinez, 2, explores the mysteries of sand at Orchard Beach 
Forget the French Riviera.
With the lingering recession, hundreds of thousands of people will head for the “Bronx Riviera” instead, as Orchard Beach and other city beaches officially open this Memorial Day weekend.
“We think more people will do a ’staycation’ this summer,” said Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe, “so we’re expecting record numbers at beaches this year.”
Joined by about 100 Public School 86 students and local seniors, Benepe helped kick off the 2009 summer beach season yesterday with the ceremonial opening of Orchard Beach.
Starting Saturday, all city beaches will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Labor Day weekend. Read more..
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