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Concept art for a cross-shaped swimming pool in New York City's East River

9,000ft² cross-shaped swimming pool to open in New York City river by 2025

By Dave Golder published

It’ll purify hundreds of thousands of gallons of water by non-chemical mean for swimmers to enjoy

Swimming
Derryk VanderJagt training for the New York Marathon

Man to run New York Marathon with his hands tied

By Dave Golder published

Michigan runner Derryk VanderJagt is bound to raise awareness of human trafficking

Road running
Man using camping stove to prepare pasta outside tent

New York hunter ticketed for using noodles to attract bear

By Cat Ellis published

DEC officers spotted the man 75 yards from a suspicious-looking pile of pasta

Hiking
Woman holding sticks with green elfcup fungus

Hiker finds strange green 'crystals' on branches in New York forest

By Cat Ellis published

The striking color is actually created by a type of fungus, which grows on exposed wood and leaves a distinctive stain

Hiking
Hudson Valley in fall

New York hiker rescued after spending 17 hours stuck in marsh

By Cat Ellis published

The hiker went missing while walking in the Hudson Valley at the weekend, and spent a whole night in the water

Hiking
Backpacker smoking at campsite

Smoking is now banned at dozens of state-owned campsites – what you need to know

By Cat Ellis published

New legislation prohibits smoking at most state-owned beaches, marinas, and group campsites in New York

Camping