 The NPS also began to crack down on nude bathing on the beach.In mid-July 1974, Federal Magistrate Vincent A. Catoggio suggested that the entire park be shuttered if "it is going to be a gathering place of nudists" and around the same time, United States Park Police started issuing summonses to nude bathers who ignored orders to put clothes on.On July 24, 1974, a bill was introduced to the New York City Council to ban nude bathing.