NYC teen near $100K goal to bring free swim lessons to hundreds of New York kids: ‘Life-saving skill’
This teen is making waves. An Upper East Side swimmer with dreams of sharing her love of water…
Where are Brooklyn’s “recreation deserts,” and what can be done to fix them? • Brooklyn Paper
Brooklyn might be home to some of New York City’s most famous parks, but it also has some…
Community frustration grows over Metropolitan Recreation Center closure in Williamsburg • Brooklyn Paper
In December 2024, Rifka Friedman renewed her membership at the Metropolitan Recreation Center in Williamsburg, as she has…
MHS girls’ swimming places 2nd at Lansing Relays | Sports
Manhattan High girls’ swimming placed second Saturday at the Lansing Relays, finishing with 143 points behind a strong…
MHS boys’ swimming finishes runner-up at Emporia | Sports
Manhattan High boys’ swimming closed the regular season meet slate on Saturday at the Emporia Invite with a…
Why did this man swim in handcuffs around the island of Manhattan? | Weird But True (Video)
Why did this man swim in handcuffs around the island of Manhattan? | Weird But True (Video) |…
MHS boys’ swimming 3rd in season-opener at Topeka West | Sports
Manhattan High boys’ swimming opened its season on Wednesday at the Topeka West Invitational, placing third while earning…
Exclusive | World record holder swims 29 miles around Manhattan in handcuffs
He’s not under arrest — but he sure could use a rest. In September, 49-year-old New Yorker Michael…
VOTERS GUIDE | Manhattan City Commission candidates give takes on taxes, indoor aquatics facility as Election Day nears | Elections
Voters will decide Nov. 4 who will fill three positions on the Manhattan City Commission. The two candidates…
Sante Scardillo swims in Red Hook channel every day
A Little Italy man with a taste for thrills has turned the polluted and Staten Island Ferry-littered waters…
Mount Swimming Beats Out Brooklyn College
BROOKLYN – The Mount Saint Mary College women’s swim team came out on top with a 92-84 win…
VOTERS GUIDE | Manhattan City Commission candidates say why they’re right for the job, share views on taxes, indoor aquatics facility | Elections
Voters will decide Nov. 4 who will fill three positions on the Manhattan City Commission. The two candidates…