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5 dead after attempt to help struggling swimmer turns into 'tragedy': Sheriff

  • Jul 21

Teen lifeguard helps secure funding for lessons for young swimmers

  • Jul 16

City expanding access to free swimming lessons for students across NYC

  • Jul 14

Some NYC beachgoers warned to stay out of water due to high bacteria

  • Jul 9

Off-duty firefighters save 5-year-old boy from drowning at hotel pool

  • Jun 9

Swim team left without pool after community center ends agreement

  • May 17

Teen swimmer raises funds to expand NYC swim lessons

  • May 1

Woman rescued from San Francisco cliff was swept away while swimming

  • Mar 27

Latest Videos

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Riptide safety tips amid hurricane season

  • Aug 5
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Wave Makers program offers free swimming lessons across NYC

  • Jul 14
3:19

Swimmer ignites inner fire after losing foot in shark attack

  • Mar 27
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Location chosen for New York City's state-of-the-art floating pool

  • Aug 9, 2024
2:27

NYC activates Heat Emergency Plan for record 23rd day this summer

  • Aug 4, 2024
3:05

NYC extends lifeguard hours for heat emergency

  • Aug 2, 2024
2:10

Jones Beach pools hosts free water safety lessons for kids, adults

  • Jul 11, 2024
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Shark attack survivor to compete in the paralympic games in Paris

  • Jul 4, 2024

Latest Stories

Qualifying exams for NYC lifeguards are underway for next summer

Before the next class of aspiring New York City lifeguards can take their post they have to take an eye exam and prove they have what it takes to save lives.

  • Nov 24, 2025

Competitive swimmer running TCS New York City Marathon after surviving shark attack

For most of her young life, Ali Truwit's competitive nature kept her in the pool, but one traumatic day changed everything and pushed her to run this year's marathon to raise awareness for so many people.

  • Oct 31, 2025

Woman looks to become 1st New Yorker to complete triple crown of open water swimming

At 47 years old, Fleur Sohtz's secret to long-distance, open-water swimming is eating... lots of eating, while swimming.

  • Aug 27, 2025

New York City beaches reopen after Hurricane Erin, but high rip current risks remain

Although there will be plenty of sunshine and warmth, a high rip current risk remains across city beaches, making conditions still dangerous for swimming.

  • Aug 23, 2025

Brooklyn's Red Hook Pool reopened after months of repair work

The Red Hook Pool on Bay Street reopened at 11 a.m. on Sunday after a months-long shutdown for repairs.

  • Aug 17, 2025