N.Y. Today: What to Know About Lifeguards as New York City’s Beaches Open for Summer

May 24, 2026

A man in orange sits on a lifeguard chair under an orange umbrella on a mostly empty beach.

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What to Know About Lifeguards as New York City’s Beaches Open for Summer

City beaches are back open, though outdoor pools won’t open for another month. Here’s where things stand at the unofficial start of summer.

By Claire Fahy

Hoses slither out from a fire truck with its lights on.

Investigators Look Into Staten Island Blasts That Killed Shipyard Worker

The explosions at May Ship Repair Contracting Corporation, which erupted after a fire on a dock, killed one of the company’s subcontractors, a representative said.

By Nate Schweber and Claire Fahy

A person on the left of a crowded bar raises an index finger to try to get a bartender’s attention.

Keeping Black Brooklyn Alive, One Drink at a Time

As the departure of New York’s Black residents changes neighborhood culture, a gathering paid tribute to one of the remaining Black institutions, the Tip-Top Bar and Grill.

By Maya King

Mark Duplass and Katie Aselton sit close together in their kitchen with coffee mugs in their hands.

Routine

How Stars From ‘The Morning Show’ and ‘The League’ Keep Their Love Alive

Mark Duplass and his wife, Katie Aselton, make movies together, but they also make time to cuddle on the subway.

By Addie Morfoot

Rescuers helping a stuck cave explorer who is wearing a white helmet.

Brooklyn Man Wedged in Upstate New York Cave Is Rescued After 6 Hours

A cave explorer got stuck in a narrow crevice and developed hypothermia. Rescuers brought him miniature Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups to keep his energy up.

By Evan Gorelick

The outside of a gray apartment building, with a large window and a large white door.

Husband of Prominent New York Gallerist Convicted in Murder-for-Hire Plot

Brent Sikkema, who championed artists like Kara Walker, was found stabbed to death in his apartment in Brazil in 2024 amid divorce proceedings with his spouse.

By Zachary Small

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