New York City is one step closer to welcoming an unusual new landmark: an Olympic-length public pool floating in the East River. After more than 10 years of crowdfunding, testing and campaigning, the ...

It’s a beautiful vision for a city surrounded by water: On a sweltering day in New York, you emerge from the concrete canyons of Manhattan, reach the vast East River and dive in without a second ...

A rendering of the Plus Pool in the East River — the actual test pool slated to open in 2025 will be smaller. Photo: + Pool I was doing water-quality measurements in New York and the founders came to ...

In addition to the pool area updates, the facility features Rocky’s Cove, the snack shack offering refreshments and light snacks, making it easy for families to spend the entire day enjoying the sun ...