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New York City’s public pools are officially open for summer, celebrating the 90th anniversary of the 1936 opening of eleven iconic pools built during the Great Depression. Commissioner Tricia Shimamura kicks off the season at Thomas Jefferson Pool in East Harlem, with lifeguard staffing at its highest level since the pandemic — a major rebound from previous years. Fifty pools are ready for swimmers, though Red Hook Pool faces a delay due to equipment damage. Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a La Guardia admirer, may even take a dip at the opening. Poolgoers must follow key rules: no glass, food, electronics, or newspapers; men’s trunks may be checked for mesh; shower before entering; and bring your own lock. Pools run daily until September 13th, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., with a cleaning break from 3 to 4 p.m. It’s shaping up to be the best summer yet for citywide cooling off.

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