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Police Delays Cost New Yorkers Pool Time
New Yorkers missed out on precious pool time last summer as NYPD officers frequently arrived late — sometimes three times a day — delaying the opening of city pools. Though police say they’re punctual and blame mechanical issues, parks officials confirm the delays were real, with 214 incidents reported. Dating back to the 80s and 90s, the policy requiring cops before pools open was meant to prevent violence, but now it’s costing swimmers valuable summer hours — especially as lifeguard shortages compounded the problem. Despite celebrating over a million visitors, many felt the cost of safety…
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