Asphalt Green spearheaded a new “Wave Makers” program, teaching 2,000 second-graders throughout NYC how to swim at various facilities across the city. It’s been up and running since June. But a city wide program championed by UES Council Member Julie Menin to give free swimming lessons to all 70,000 second graders in public schools during the school year, remains unfunded. ( Photo: Asphalt Green) No Funding for Second Grade Swim Program for Second Year in Row Public youth swimming lessons across the city have been in shambles since before the pandemic. In September 2023, it seemed... News 03 Jul 2024 | 01:53
The Hamilton Fish Pool on the LES is the only Manhattan pool offering the Learn To Swim program this summer, just like last year. ( Photo: Elijah Hurewitz-Ravitch) Youth Learn to Swim Program Still Cut in Most of Manhattan as City Pools Open for the Summer Season As city public pools make their opening debut for the summer on June 27, New Yorkers may be inclined to join the Learn to... Home 27 Jun 2024 | 01:54
The Hamilton Fish Pool on the LES last summer. ( Photo: Elijah Hurewitz-Ravitch) Mayor Adams Makes a Splash With $1B Investment in City Pools A major overhaul is coming for NYC public pools thanks to Mayor Adams’ new Let’s Swim NYC initiative, which will provide... News 20 Jun 2024 | 03:27
Last summer, The Hamilton Fish Pool on the LES was the only Manhattan outdoor pool offering the Learn to Swim program for kids. ( Photo: Elijah Hurewitz-Ravitch) Lifeguard Training Rules Revised But Not Soon Enough to Avoid Shortages This Summer The city is taking measures to resolve the ongoing lifeguard shortage, but the latest measures will not be enough to avoid... News 31 May 2024 | 08:05
Too few lifeguards have forced curtailment of youth Learn to Swim programs at most city pools and all adult lap swims have been cut. Hamilton Fish pool (above) boasts the only swimming lesson program for youngsters being offered at any city owned pool in Manhattan this summer. Photo: Elijah Hurewitz-Ravitch Hamilton Fish Pool on LES is Only City Pool in Manhattan Offering Youngsters Swim Lessons New Yorkers looking to cool off in the summer months will be glad to know that 13 of Manhattan’s outdoor pools remain open.... News 14 Jul 2023 | 11:14
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