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fromNew York Post
1 week ago
New York City

Thousands brrr-ave icy temps for 2026 Coney Island Polar Plunge: 'It kicks butt'

Thousands plunged into 27°F Atlantic at Coney Island's 123rd Polar Bear Club New Year plunge, the coldest event since 2018.
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Sign-ups open to dive into 2026 at the Coney Island Polar Bear Plunge * Brooklyn Paper

Registration is open for the Coney Island Polar Bear Plunge New Year's Day swim, encouraging donations to support local nonprofits and offering beanies for fundraisers.
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fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Coney Island Polar Bear Plunge: Doctors explain the thrill, and the chill

I don't look at it as too far different from any other kind of extreme challenge where conventional wisdom will tell you that this doesn't make a whole lot of sense," Siddiqi said. "The process of actually achieving it I think can have significant physical and mental impact and can reshape your view of yourself or your view of your capabilities or your understanding of your body and its limitations," he added.
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