After a decade of efforts to bring a floating pool to the East River, a statewide investment in swimming is helping make +Pool a reality. In the 1970s, tight restrictions on beaches in New York Harbor made sense. Oil spills, industrial waste, and untreated sewage had ruined the Hudson and East Rivers for swimming.

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  • Why NYC’s floating pool could change beach access for the entire state
    After a decade of efforts to bring a floating pool to the East River ... the $150 million plan underscores how access to swimming addresses equity, public health, and climate resilience. [Photo: +Pool ...
    06/23/2024 - 1:00 pm | View Link
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