New York City Parks Department

Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens is deteriorating due to years of underfunding, with issues like broken fountains, rusting playgrounds, and a non-operational Unisphere. The editorial calls for Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the Parks Department to invest funds to restore the park's infrastructure and cultural landmarks.

A swimmer was bitten on the foot in a suspected shark attack at Jones Beach State Park in New York City, leading to temporary beach closures. The incident occurred after recent shark sightings in the area, prompting authorities to suspend swimming and conduct searches. No sharks were found, and swimming resumed with restrictions. Experts note shark bites are rare, with 60-80 unprovoked cases globally each year.

A swimmer was bitten on the foot in a suspected shark attack at Jones Beach in New York City, leading to temporary beach closures and restricted swimming. Multiple shark sightings were reported at other NYC and Long Island beaches, prompting intermittent closures and advisories. Experts note shark bites are rare, with 60-80 unprovoked incidents globally each year.

Multiple shark sightings have caused intermittent closures at Rockaway Beach in Queens, New York City, during a heatwave. The New York City Parks department issued a notice advising visitors to follow lifeguard and on-site staff guidance as the situation develops.

New York City's free swimming lessons program has expanded with eight new pool locations and over 16,000 participant slots. Registration is now open for the Learn to Swim classes offered by the New York City Parks Department.