Pools were once the great social unifier of New York. The current vogue for high-priced day passes at rooftop hotel pools changes the equation.
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Heat Waves in New York Highlight Climate Inequality
When heat waves hit, everyone suffers. But the pain will not be shared equally throughout New York City. Here, the neighborhoods where climate inequality will hurt the most.
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The Battle for an Open-Air Gym at Harlem’s Marcus Garvey Park
Marcus Garvey Park has been in disrepair for years. Jamel Ali turned a corner of it into an open-air gym.
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Will the Jamaica Bay Restoration Project Save New York From Rising Seas?
A major restoration project aims to protect the Jamaica Bay area — and all of New York — by returning salt marshes and sand dunes to their natural states. But will it be too late for the people of Broad Channel?
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Where to Enjoy Cherry Blossoms in N.Y.C.
Though the earliest cherry trees have already begun blooming, there are weeks of pink and white flowers ahead.