Lovers of sand and sun no longer will have to troop to Coney Island or the Rockaways for a day at the beach.

The city will transform a desolate swath of land along the East River in lower Manhattan into a beautiful beach with sand, seating and waterfront views, the Daily News has learned.

City Council Speaker Christine Quinn and Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer have set aside a total of $7 million for the groundbreaking project, which will be officially announced Thursday.


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