People pose for a group photo during a celebration of Miss Columbia's life, a deceased member of the LGBTQ community, at Jacob Riis Park in the Queens borough of New York City, N.Y., August 27, 2022. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY 

Carlos Villacres and Mickey Phillips stand in the ocean dressed as Miss Columbia, a deceased member of the LGBTQ community, during a celebration of Miss Columbia's life at Jacob Riis Park in the Queens borough of New York City, N.Y., August 27, 2022. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith 

Audience members watch as Ralph Hopkins performs on the runway during an event he organized called "Ralph's Neon Oasis Beach Party" at Jacob Riis Park in the Queens borough of New York City, N.Y., September 17, 2022. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith 

Agustin Sanchez poses for a portrait near Neponsit Hospital during an event called "Riis Beach Pride" at Jacob Riis Park in the Queens borough of New York City, N.Y., September 17, 2022. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY 

A person sits in the surf during an event called "Ralph's Neon Oasis Beach Party" at Jacob Riis Park in the Queens borough of New York City, N.Y., September 17, 2022. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith 

Ralph Hopkins walks down the runway during an event he organized called "Ralph's Neon Oasis Beach Party" at Jacob Riis Park in the Queens borough of New York City, N.Y., September 17, 2022. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith 

Britton Smith and Ato Blankson-Wood share a hug during an event called "Ralph's Neon Oasis Beach Party" at Jacob Riis Park in the Queens borough of New York City, N.Y., September 17, 2022. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith 

A woman stands with her dog during an event called "Ralph's Neon Oasis Beach Party" at Jacob Riis Park in the Queens borough of New York City, N.Y., September 17, 2022. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith 

Neponsit Hospital is seen at sunset at Jacob Riis Park in the Queens borough of New York City, N.Y., September 17, 2022. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith 

A person smokes marijuana during an event called "Riis Beach Pride" at Jacob Riis Park in the Queens borough of New York City, N.Y., September 17, 2022. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith 

Qween Jean, a transgender activist, flies a transgender flag on the beach during an event called "Riis Beach Pride" at Jacob Riis Park in the Queens borough of New York City, N.Y., September 17, 2022. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith 

Cheyenne Doroshow (C) is comforted by transgender activist Qween Jean (R) during an event called "Riis Beach Pride" at Jacob Riis Park in the Queens borough of New York City, N.Y., September 17, 2022. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith 

People walk along the shore at Jacob Riis Park in the Queens borough of New York City, N.Y., August 27, 2022. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith 

Timothy French poses for portrait with his collection of Barbie dolls at Jacob Riis Park in the Queens borough of New York City, N.Y., August 27, 2022. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith 

People pose for a group photo during a celebration of Miss Columbia's life, a deceased member of the LGBTQ community, at Jacob Riis Park in the Queens borough of New York City, N.Y., August 27, 2022. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith 

Neponsit Hospital stands behind the LGBTQ portion of the beach informally called "The People's Beach" at Jacob Riis Park in the Queens borough of New York City, N.Y., August 30, 2022. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith 

People walk an informal runway to honor Miss Columbia, a deceased member of the LGBTQ community, during a celebration of Miss Columbia's life at Jacob Riis Park in the Queens borough of New York City, N.Y., August 27, 2022. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith 

Fred Cisse poses for a portrait at Jacob Riis Park in the Queens borough of New York City, N.Y., August 20, 2022. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith 

(L-R) Harper Hendrickson and Stevie Jacobson pose for a portrait during an event called "Riis Beach Pride" at Jacob Riis Park in the Queens borough of New York City, N.Y., September 17, 2022. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith 

A birthday cake is presented to a member of the LGBTQ community during an event called "Riis Beach Pride" at Jacob Riis Park in the Queens borough of New York City, N.Y., September 17, 2022. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith 

A transgender performer accepts tips during a performance at an event called "Riis Beach Pride" at Jacob Riis Park in the Queens borough of New York City, N.Y., September 17, 2022. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith 

A rainbow colored skirt flutters in the breeze during an event called "Riis Beach Pride" at Jacob Riis Park in the Queens borough of New York City, N.Y., September 17, 2022. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith 

The Neponsit Hospital, slated for demolition, stands behind the LGBTQ portion of the beach at Jacob Riis Park in the Queens borough of New York City, N.Y., September 3, 2022. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith 

Shannon Henry, 26 (facing camera) poses for a portrait on the beach at Jacob Riis Park in the Queens borough of New York City, N.Y., September 3, 2022. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith 

(L-R) Reuben Rodriguez, 27 from Venezuela, and Ivan Adroder, 23 from Puerto Rico, kiss on the beach in front of the Neponsit Hospital at Jacob Riis Park in the Queens borough of New York City, N.Y., September 3, 2022. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith 

Carlos Villacres blows up an inflatable raft on the beach at Jacob Riis Park in the Queens borough of New York City, N.Y., September 3, 2022. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith 

Ronnie SanRoman, 42, poses for a portrait on the beach in front of the Neponsit Hospital at Jacob Riis Park in the Queens borough of New York City, N.Y., September 3, 2022. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith 

Michael Leedy poses for a portrait on the beach at Jacob Riis Park in the Queens borough of New York City, N.Y., September 3, 2022. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith 

People pose for a group photo during a celebration of Miss Columbia's life, a deceased member of the LGBTQ community, at Jacob Riis Park in the Queens borough of New York City, N.Y., August 27, 2022. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith 

People pose for a group photo during a celebration of Miss Columbia's life, a deceased member of the LGBTQ community, at Jacob Riis Park in the Queens borough of New York City, N.Y., August 27, 2022. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith 

Carlos Villacres hugs a person dressed as Miss Columbia, a deceased member of the LGBTQ community, during a celebration of Miss Columbia's life at Jacob Riis Park in the Queens borough of New York City, N.Y., August 27, 2022. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith 

Ellery Neon (R) and additional community members attend a celebration of the life of Miss Columbia, a deceased member of the LGBTQ community, at Jacob Riis Park in the Queens borough of New York City, N.Y., August 27, 2022. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith 

People stand at the edge of the ocean dressed as Miss Columbia, a deceased member of the LGBTQ community, during a celebration of Miss Columbia's life at Jacob Riis Park in the Queens borough of New York City, N.Y., August 27, 2022. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith 

People walk an informal runway to honor Miss Columbia, a deceased member of the LGBTQ community, during a celebration of Miss Columbia's life at Jacob Riis Park in the Queens borough of New York City, N.Y., August 27, 2022. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith 

Consuelo Karoly and Victor Haim help to construct a shrine to Miss Columbia, a deceased member of the LGBTQ community, at Jacob Riis Park in the Queens borough of New York City, N.Y., August 27, 2022. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith 

Beach goers hold a party for Miss Columbia, a deceased member of the LGBTQ community, during a celebration of Miss Columbia's life at Jacob Riis Park in the Queens borough of New York City, N.Y., August 27, 2022. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith 

People walk an informal runway dressed as Miss Columbia, a deceased member of the LGBTQ community, during a celebration of Miss Columbia's life at Jacob Riis Park in the Queens borough of New York City, N.Y., August 27, 2022. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith 

Two men walk hand in hand at Jacob Riis Park in the Queens borough of New York City, N.Y., August 27, 2022. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith 

People spend the day at "The People's Beach" as the LGBTQ part of the beach is informally known at Jacob Riis Park in the Queens borough of New York City, N.Y., August 27, 2022. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith 

Mickey Phillips stands in front of a shrine to Miss Columbia, a deceased member of the LGBTQ community, at Jacob Riis Park in the Queens borough of New York City, N.Y., August 27, 2022. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith 

A decorated umbrellas stands near a lifeguard stand at Jacob Riis Park in the Queens borough of New York City, N.Y., August 27, 2022. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith 

Carlos Villacres points out the proximity of Rockaway community homes at the edge of the LGBTQ portion of the beach at Jacob Riis Park in the Queens borough of New York City, N.Y., August 27, 2022. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith 

Lourans Francis poses for a photograph during a party for gay men from the Middle East at Jacob Riis Park in the Queens borough of New York City, New York, August 20, 2022. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith