The community is invited to the annual Beach Day event in Oak Island next month.

It’s one way to make a splash. “Fat Beach Day” events are appearing across the United States, aiming to create spaces for the plus-size community to gather — including one Saturday in Far Rockaway.

Summer's here and that means beach season is officially underway. With only a few all-too-brief months to get your fill of fun-in-the-sun, chances are good that you've got at least one trip to the ...