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Decades-old NYC policy requires NYPD to open public pools, leading to frequent delays

NYC Parks and Recreation opened outdoor pools across all five boroughs on Saturday. Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrated the opening by jumping into the Thomas Jefferson Pool in East Harlem while wearing a suit. A decades-old policy requiring the NYPD to be present before pools open has caused frequent delays.

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The 2026 outdoor pool season has officially begun with celebrations led by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

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  1. NYPD Policy Causes Delays as NYC Public Pools Open for Summer 2026

    NYC Parks and Recreation opened outdoor pools across all five boroughs on Saturday. Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrated the opening by jumping into the Thomas Jefferson Pool in East Harlem while wearing a suit. A decades-old policy requiring the NYPD to be present before pools open has caused frequent delays.

    What's confirmed:

    • NYC Parks and Recreation opened outdoor pools in all five boroughs on Saturday.
    • Mayor Zohran Mamdani jumped into the Thomas Jefferson Pool in East Harlem while wearing a suit and tie.
    • A decades-old policy requires the NYPD to be present before public pools can open.
    • This summer marks the 90th anniversary of 11 Olympic-sized public pools built through the Works Progress Administration.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • A parks policy waiting for NYPD caused 214 late sessions last summer.
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