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As NYC gets hotter, access to pools is more important than ever

November 26, 2025
Indoor swimming pool with lane dividers and green-white pennants. Deck has a ladder and signs indicating water depth. Large windows are visible in the background.

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin and Council Member Shekar Krishnan write an op-ed on the importance of investing in free swim lessons, making access to pools easier for communities that have historically lacked them, and how Asphalt Green is helping bridge that gap.

Read the full story on City & State.

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