Red Hook, Brooklyn residents are frustrated by the prolonged closure of a neighborhood pool due to mechanical issues, which has lasted most of the summer. Many locals signed a petition for quicker resolutions, as they feel neglected compared to other areas. The NYC Parks Department reported a rupture in the water line, delaying repairs due to the need for custom parts. Alternate pool options are not easily accessible for families, exacerbating the situation as they seek relief from the summer heat.
Residents in Red Hook, Brooklyn, express frustration over the extended closure of a major neighborhood pool due to mechanical failures, with limited options for relief from the heat.
Parents highlight the pool's importance for their children, citing the negative impact of its closure, particularly for those with special needs.
Local residents feel that the city's delayed response to the pool's closure reflects a pattern of neglect towards their community compared to other neighborhoods such as Brooklyn Heights.
Alternative pools are not considered accessible due to lack of transportation options, leaving local families without nearby places to cool off in the summer.
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