NJ beach badge sale draws crowd to shore town

Hundreds of New Jerseyans flocked to Belmar early Saturday to purchase beach badges for the season.

For the most part, people appeared to be adhering to social distancing guidelines as they lined up in droves outside Taylor Pavilion, the line stretching several blocks along the boardwalk.

According to the town's website, badges are required for admission to Belmar's beaches from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., on weekends only from Memorial Day weekend until the full season starts on the third Monday of June, when badges are required every day until Labor Day.

On Thursday, Governor Phil Murphy announced that beaches would be allowed to open in time for Memorial Day weekend.

Meanwhile in New York City, crowds were seen on Orchard Beach and cars lined the streets driving onto City Island in the Bronx.