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You can swim for free at these New York pools this summer
If you're a frequenter of the city's and state's many public swimming pools, you're by now familiar with the $2 entry fee that most of them ask for. That's, however, changing this summer: Governor Kathy Hochul just announced that the state is completely waiving entry fees at 14 state parks for the rest of the season. The list includes two public pools located in New York City: Roberto Clemente State Park Pool in the Bronx and the Riverbank State Park Pools in Manhattan.
Free Teen Swim Opportunities at Hoboken High School this Summer
Hoboken, NJ- The Hoboken Public School District has announced that it is offering Teen Swim opportunities at Hoboken High School this summer for residents at no cost. The following "Teen Learn to Swim" and "Teen Open Swim" sessions will be available on the following dates and times, for the following ages:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER ā Learn to Swim for Students Ages 13 to 15 from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM on Tuesday, July 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th and on Thursday, August 1st. ā Learn to Swim for Students Ages 16 to 18 from...
āThe energy is amazing!ā Scenes from Gersh Parkās streetball opening night
Thereās no better place for a hoop head than New York in the summer. And there may be no better place in the city than Linden Park in East New York ā affectionately known as Gersh Park, after George Gershwin Junior High School, which borders the park. āThe...
Chris Berman Has Made It Known Which Way He Leans Politically
Legendary ESPN host Chris Berman, who is often credited with helping launch the Worldwide Leader in Sports into the powerhouse that it became, has made it clear where he stands politically over the years. Berman, a 69-year-old Connecticut native, has given plenty of political donations to ...
300 North Jersey athletes to watch in the 2024-25 school year
It's never too early to start looking ahead to the next year of high school sports in North Jersey. Off the heels of another successful North Jersey High School Sports Awards show,Ā let's look ahead at the top athletes to watch in the upcoming school year. Most of theĀ athletes on this list achieved either first...
Long Island native among top race walkers in the US
NEW YORK (PIX11) ā Ruby Ray, a Long Island native who attends St. Johnās University, is among the top race walkers in the United States. Ray, 19, recently competed at the U.S. Olympic trials in Eugene, Oregon. She fell short of qualifying for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, but she now has her sights set [ā¦]
NJ Gymnast Who At 9 Said Her Dream Was Landing Spot On Olympic Team Just Made It Happen
Hezly Rivera sure stuck the landing on that one.The 16-year-oldĀ Bergen County native who at 9 said she dreamed of making a spot on the USA gymnastics team did just that.She's headed to the Paris Olympics.Hezly, whose family moved fromĀ Oradell to Plano, TX, finished fifth in the all-arounā¦
Belmont Park winter racing to take place on a synthetic surface when the track reopens in 2026
Winter racing at Belmont Park will take place exclusively on a synthetic surface when the New York track reopens in 2026, a move made with the hope of keeping horses and jockeys safer and improving year-round conditions when also running on dirt and turf. The New York Racing Association unveiled...
Hall of Fame Announces Notable Lineup of Guest Speakers
The stars will be out! Former and future Hall of Famers, car owners, media members, promoters and personal friends will be introducing the Class of 2024 during the upcoming induction ceremonies at the Northeast Dirt Modified Hall of Fame. The 32nd annual induction program will take place Wednesday, July 10...
NYC ājet ski invasionā draws several hundred participants
NEW YORK CITY ā Several hundred people rode personal watercraft around New York City as part of theĀ NYCĀ Jet Ski InvasionĀ on Saturday, June 29. OrganizersĀ saidĀ the event, which was launched in 2017, was expected to attract more than 600 jet skiers. This footage, shot from Long Island City in Queens, facing the United Nations Headquarters in Manhattan, [ā¦]
Salif Mane of FDU is going to Paris Olympics after winning U.S. Olympic trials triple jump
In May, Salif Mane earned a degree in civil engineering from Fairleigh Dickinson University. On Sunday, he earned something even more impressive: A spot on the U.S. track & field team at the Paris Olympics. And Mane didnāt just make the team ā he struck gold at the Olympic trials,...
Little League District 24 All-Star 10s softball: Kassidy Burke powers Great Kills to stunning upset of South Shore (photos)
The little engine that could, just did. Great Kills surprised some just by reaching the Little League District 24 All-Star 10s softball championship game, but the underdogs shocked the circuit further with a 2-0 statement triumph over perennial champion South Shore on Tuesday evening in Tottenville. If you purchase a...
Binghamton Swimming & Diving Sets Six Pool Records in Senior Day Sweep vs. Wagner
VESTAL, N.Y. ā The Binghamton swimming & diving teams sent their 21 seniors out in style, setting six pool records and sweeping Wagner in its annual Senior Day Meet on Saturday afternoon at the Saunders Aquatic Center. The Bearcat men defeated the Seahawks 203-92 while the women took a 192-105 decision. Binghamton had nine women and 12 men honored before the meet during the programās annual Senior Day ceremony. From there, the Bearcats posted four double winners in addition to their six pool records. āIt was a great meet,ā head coach Jerry Cummiskey said. This is a special group ofā¦
Garcia appoints Raven James to administrative role
Riverdale, N.Y. ā Raven James, the current director of women's basketball operations, has been appointed to the role of Associate Director of Athletics for External Relations, Athletic Marketing and Senior Woman Administrator it was announced by was Athletic Director Irma Garcia. James has officially started in her new role as of today.
Glen Rock basketball court, site of shooting, reopened as borough weighs options
The Wilde Memorial Park basketball court in Glen Rock, the site of a shooting on May 21, reopened last week as the town considers all future options for the site. The borough has set up a special task force to observe and detail how much the court gets used. Once the task force finishes gathering the data, "we will have the necessary information to make the best decision moving forward,ā the borough said in a statement posted on its Facebook page.
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