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Massive NYC pool shuttered for repairs – for second year in a row – amid extreme heat wave

By Georgett Roberts and Nicole Rosenthal Published June 30, 2026, 5:33 p.m. ET

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One of the city’s largest pools will be closed during this week’s scorching heat wave and for most of next month because of “unforeseen” mechanical issues – the second straight year the aging community “lifeline” has suffered a shutdown.

The popular Red Hook Pool, among five Olympic-sized tubs in Brooklyn, did not open to the public during the citywide outdoor pool opening day Saturday “due to the sudden, unforeseen failure of mechanical equipment,” city Parks Department reps said.

The front entrance of the Sol Goldman Recreation Center &amp;amp; Pool at Red Hook Park. — Red Hook Pool remains closed “due to the sudden, unforeseen failure of mechanical equipment,” NYC Parks said. Gregory P. Mango for NY Post

The nearly century-old summer oasis won’t be open for most of July, either, joining several pools citywide that remain closed at the onset of the season, the department said.

Among the other shut city pools is the supposed back-up that Red Hook families are being directed to on the NYC Parks’ website as an alternative to their own closed site.

“It’s very disappointing,” said Red Hook mom Karin-Jolie Rosado. “We waited all year for this.

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“It was closed last summer, and then this summer there are still issues,” she said of the local pool. “They should have resolved the issues by now.”

Her 8-year-old daughter Loretta said, “It’s really sad because we don’t have anywhere else to swim.”

The opening of Red Hook’s 90-year-old pool complex was delayed until August last year because of a broken decades-old pipe, according to The City Reporter.

This year’s delay was blamed on a flooded filter plant beneath the pool, which damaged motors and other equipment, a Parks rep said — adding that the discovery was only made four days before opening day.

A woman and three children, including a baby in a stroller, pose outdoors. — “It’s very disappointing,” said Red Hook mom Karin-Jolie Rosado, here with children Loretta, 8, Eleanor, 6, and Amir, 4. Gregory P. Mango for NY Post

“This could’ve been avoided,” said Adam Ganser, executive director of the advocacy group New Yorkers For Parks, who called the matter “at its purest form, a staffing issue.”

The policy group noted that an estimated 50 plumbers on Parks’ payroll is far below the number needed to maintain the city’s 1,700 parks and playgrounds.

The group is now renewing calls for the agency to fund an additional 150 tradespeople to keep up with its aging infrastructure.

Ganser called the pool a “lifeline” for city dwellers, especially ahead of the summer’s first “heat dome” situation and triple-digit temperatures expected later this week.

“The water is something that gives the kids a safe activity to do during a heat wave,” Rosado said. “Otherwise, they are stuck at home.”

A security guard stands outside the closed Red Hook Pool, where signs explain the temporary closure due to mechanical failure. — “The water is something that gives the kids a safe activity to do during a heat wave,” Rosado said. Gregory P. Mango for NY Post

The pool is one of several sites closed for unplanned maintenance as of Tuesday afternoon, Parks said, while two other pools are under construction for long-term capital improvements.

Claremont Pool in The Bronx is shuttered because of mechanical issues, and the Doulgass and DeGraw Pool in Gowanus – the city-touted Red Hook Pool alternative – is also closed because of a “category 2 water quality issue.”

“Pools generally experience temporary closures for a variety of reasons: mechanical, sanitary, weather, etc.,” a Parks rep told The Post.

“Many of our pools are celebrating their 90th year in use this season, including Red Hook Pool,” the rep said, noting that, “to ensure that Red Hook Pool can continue to serve New Yorkers for generations,” the site has been earmarked for a $122 million renovation project set to begin in 2028.

A partially filled empty swimming pool with yellow bottom and blue walls with stairs and railings. — The opening of the 90-year-old Red Hook Pool complex was also delayed last year because of a broken decades-old pipe. Gregory P. Mango for NY Post

Aside from 53 free outdoor pools, the Parks system also touts an array of splash pads to beat the summer heat.

But the cooling features are facing “outages” in record numbers, a Post investigation recently found, with Parks reps blaming last winter’s severe weather combined with “very few staff resources for repairs.”

The news comes as the city’s new budget paves the way for a new Parks “Renew Crew” pilot program — which is funded through 2027 — set to make “quick targeted improvements” for playgrounds, courts, fields and other green spaces.

Still, Ganser argues the city must still invest in full-time tradespeople to keep the city’s green spaces up and running.

“A lot of this is highly sophisticated mechanical equipment or plumbing, and you need professionals on staff to ensure that everything is is is in good, operable condition,” Ganser said.

“This begs a larger question, which is why doesn’t the agency have the staffing it needs to take care of these issues, which are occurring every single year.”

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Red Hook Pool remains closed “due to the sudden, unforeseen failure of mechanical equipment," NYC Parks said. Gregory P. Mango for NY Post

“It’s very disappointing," said Red Hook mom Karin-Jolie Rosado, here with children Loretta, 8, Eleanor, 6, and Amir, 4. Gregory P. Mango for NY Post

“The water is something that gives the kids a safe activity to do during a heat wave," Rosado said. Gregory P. Mango for NY Post

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3 Free Agent Shooters Nuggets Can Target With Tim Hardaway Jr. Gone

The Denver Nuggets have officially lost out on Tim Hardaway. Here's who they could replace him with.Jared Koch|

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The first domino of the Denver Nuggets' 2026 free agency period has fallen. And rather than a signing of their own, it's a departure of one of their more impactful veterans from this past season.

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Miami Heat have reportedly agreed to a one-year, $6.5 million deal with former Nuggets guard Tim Hardaway Jr.–– effectively coming in to provide extra spacing and experience to their new-and-improved core led by Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Hardaway agreed to a one-year, $6.5 million deal with the Heat, sources said. Miami officials finalized the deal with Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tonight. https://t.co/c47Tx4D1KX
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, 2026

While a strong move from the Miami front office, it now leaves the Nuggets looking for answers to replace the production that Hardaway Jr.'s departure now creates.

Hardaway finished within the top three of Sixth Man of the Year voting this past season, averaging 13.5 points on 40.7% shooting from three. With the lack of cap flexibility that the Nuggets have this summer, it's tough to imagine them striking gold on a veteran minimum deal once again to fill his void.

However, there are a few intriguing free agent shooters that the Nuggets could look into around the market that could at least provide a similar dose of spacing to this Denver bench that'll be heavily valued for this offense.

Let's take a look at three of those free agents that might make sense for Denver to pursue:

Gary Trent Jr.

Trent's production with the Bucks last season took a bit of a dip from what he's been accustomed to throughout his NBA career. He had his lowest scoring average seen since his rookie season in 2019 (8.1 PPG), and shot a step below his career average of 38.7% from three (36.0%).

That dip in production might just give the Nuggets a perfect opportunity to buy low on a veteran minimum deal to replace Hardaway Jr., though.

He's someone who's proven to be a productive rotational guard the five seasons before his latest showing in Milwaukee, and a better offensive system in Denver might just be able to inject a second life into his career at just 28 years old.

Cameron Thomas

Mar 21, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Cam Thomas (24) during the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Perhaps a bit more of a risky endeavor than Trent Jr., Thomas spent last season struggling to find staying power on both the Bucks and Brooklyn Nets' rosters, only playing a combined 42 games due to behind-the-scenes drama that bubbled up around his fit on the roster and in the locker room.

But Thomas has shown to be a bona fide bucket-getter when he has an opportunity. He has career averages of nearly 15 points per game, and while his three-point shooting numbers aren't exactly his strong point (34.0% for his career), he does have multiple seasons of shooting over 36% from deep that warrant a strong look for a Denver roster in need of bench scoring.

Considering Thomas is fresh off a season in which two teams opted to simply cut him from their roster, his value might be lower than ever. That allows for a team like Denver to strike on a minimum contract to potentially elevate him into a sixth-man role, and rebuild his stock as the spark plug scorer he was once touted as.

Seth Curry

Curry might be the most uninspiring entry on this list. He appeared in only 10 games for the Warriors last season due to injury woes, and will be entering his age-36 season that could lead to further questions about how his durability might hold up throughout the regular season, and especially the postseason.

But there's no doubt that Curry can shoot the ball. While not as historic from deep like his brother, he's shot above 45% from three the past two seasons of his career––leading the league in three-point percentage in 2024-25––on over 2.5 attempts per game.

If the Nuggets simply wanted to sign a budget-friendly veteran who can offer ample floor spacing and experience, perhaps Curry could be worth a look as someone Denver can utilize at the end of their rotation next season.

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