NYC Council considers legislation involving new community pools in low-income areas

NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- The New York City Council is considering legislation that focuses on new community pools in low-income communities.

The bill would require the Parks Department to find potential sites for these pools to be built, with an emphasis on their locations.

Under the legislation, the Parks Department would also have to provide free swim lessons for anyone who wants them.

Free swim lessons are currently offered to anyone with an NYC Parks Recreation Center Membership.

----------

* Get Eyewitness News Delivered

* Follow us on YouTube

* More local news

* Send us a news tip

* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts

Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness News

Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.