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Expert shares swim safety tips as city beaches open
1+ hour, 32+ min ago (122+ words) for the season Spectrum News NY1 Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More Expert shares swim safety tips as city beaches open for the season An 18-year-old went missing in Queens…...
Your guide to city beaches, pools and summer events
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (526+ words) Summer is almost here, and that means there will be plenty going on in the five boroughs. From the reopening of public pools and beaches to the return of outdoor concerts, here's what you need to know to plan your…...
Parks commissioner previews opening of city beaches
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (118+ words) Spectrum News NY1 Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More Parks commissioner previews opening of city beaches City beaches officially open for the season over Memorial Day weekend. The Parks Department…...
Mamdani, Hochul unveil sites for free World Cup fan events
3+ week, 4+ day ago (18+ words) The events will feature live viewings of World Cup matches, local culinary offerings and more, the mayor said....
Sewing classes making a difference in Parkchester
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (365+ words) For Kaleigh Mitchell, a 6th grader without a sewing machine at home, coming to an introductory sewing class at Blossom Holness Sewing Center brings her nearly pure joy every Saturday. "It's like my happy place," she said. "I can relax. It's…...
'Summer Streets' program returns to the city
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (255+ words) Summer Streets began Saturday in Queens and on Staten Island, marking the beginning of a program that opens up miles of roadways to be used as public space. Hundreds of runners celebrated the beginning of Summer Streets with a new…...
Bryant Park Picnic Performances kicks off 2025 season
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (130+ words) The Bryant Park Picnic Performance series is back for the season. The series offers free outdoor concerts all summer long in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, starting Friday night with a. .. Get the best experience and stay connected to your community…...
Water safety experts aim to prevent drownings as summer swim season kicks off
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (488+ words) Summer is the high season for swim academies as parents aim to boost safety by helping their kids become comfortable in and around the water." One of those programs teaching children how to swim is Swim Right Academy, founded by…...