Our city is getting hotter each year. New York City broke a 100-year temperature record this summer with three consecutive days of triple-digit heat hitting the five boroughs, leading to more than 100 ...

Women-only swimming hours will continue at two city pools, accommodating mostly Orthodox Jewish women. Normally such gender discrimination would be banned under New York Human Rights Laws. However, ...

For a certain sect of swimming enthusiasts in New York City, the start of September brings the yearly lament: Why should our outdoor public pools close while it’s still so hot outside? In Public Pools ...

There are still some great options for families with little ones, including the Gottesman Pool on the northeast corner of Central Park. Opened in 2025, it's massive. The zero-entry area and splash pad ...