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Williamsburg

May 14, 2013

Wanted: Female Lifeguard to Rescue Hasidic Swimming Sessions at City Pool

Hasidic women are pleading with the city to hire a female replacement for their year-round swim sessions.

Astoria

February 21, 2013

City Unveils Plans for New Astoria Park Pool Performance Space

The Parks Department unveiled preliminary plans for a new performance space in Astoria on Wednesday.

Lower East Side

December 19, 2012

Flying Trapeze Center Set to Swing Into Lower East Side

The city's Parks Department is looking for an operator to run a trapeze center in Hamilton Fish Park.

West Village

December 07, 2012

West Village Rec Center Closed Indefinitely After Sandy

The Tony Dapolito Recreation Center has been closed more than five weeks because of water damage.

Williamsburg

October 09, 2012

Ice Skating Canceled in McCarren and Prospect Parks This Winter

The Williamsburg and Park Slope rinks won't open as planned.

Upper East Side

August 29, 2012

Marriott Hotel's Pool Chlorine Sickens Five People, Officials Say

Victims were taken to the hospital after breathing in chlorine fumes at a Marriott Hotel Wednesday.

New York City

August 17, 2012

Free Exercise in New York City

You don't have to spend a fortune on fancy gyms to get in a good workout in New York.

Williamsburg

August 08, 2012

McCarren Pool Seeks Snack Bar and Vendor Proposals

The city has issued a request for proposals for food vendors at McCarren Pool.

Williamsburg

July 26, 2012

McCarren Pool's 'Lock Man' Arrested, Found to Have Long Criminal History

McCarren Pool's lock vendor Angel Wilburn has been arrested 40 times, cops said.

Williamsburg

July 20, 2012

Mayor Bloomberg 'Will Not Tolerate' McCarren Pool Violence

City officials had a 'big meeting' to figure out how to handle ongoing McCarren Pool violence.

Williamsburg

July 20, 2012

For McCarren Pool Security, Swimmers Turn to 'Lock Man'

Angel Wilburn estimated $250 in sales daily for selling swimmers locks outside McCarren Pool.

Williamsburg

July 19, 2012

Teens' Fight Near McCarren Pool Led to Arrests at Giglio Feast, Cops Say

Two teens who allegedly assaulted a girl after a McCarren Pool swim were arrested at the Giglio Feast.

Williamsburg

July 18, 2012

Cops Use Pepper Spray to Break Up Latest McCarren Pool Fight

Cops arrested three men at McCarren Pool Tuesday night.

Midtown

July 18, 2012

Rowdy Pool Parties at Gansevoort Park Avenue Hotel to Be Probed by City

Sunday parties at the swanky high-rise pool have reportedly driven nearby neighbors to cry foul.

Flushing

July 12, 2012

5-Year-Old Boy Rescued from Queens Pool

A lifeguard worked quickly to save a 5-year-old boy from drowning in Flushing.