Although it's not really swimsuit weather, the cold temperatures didn't stop one group of swimmers from going into the water.
Hundreds of people jumped into the freezing cold water for the annual Polar Bear dip.
Fox 5's Ashley Mastronardi was one of them who took the plunge, sporting goggles and her bathing suit.
2013 started off with a jolt for hundreds of brave new Yorkers.
"It's a way to start the New Year off and grab it by the collar and say bring it on!"
The Coney Island Polar Bear Club, an organization more than 100 years old, welcomed the public to join them for the first swim of the year.
From families -- to the wild -- to the weird.
Fox 5 asked one swimmer about his moustache.
"I don't know. I woke up there and it was on there this morning, it might be from like last night. It's New Year's!"
Just before 1:00 p.m. this afternoon, Polar Bear wannabes lined up in their speedos and skivvies and moments before the race -- the anticipation was mounting.
"I can't wait!" said one eager swimmer.
"I'm probably going to do a belly flop first, I know its freezing cold weather but I love it," added another.
Fox 5's Ashley Mastronardi even contemplated navigating the frosty waters.
Ashley got out of the freezing cold water and claimed the quick swim was awesome!
The Polar Bear club meets here on Sundays at 1:00 p.m. and anyone is welcome.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:53 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:53:25 GMT
Joe Torre's daughter caught a 1-year-old boy who fell from a fire escape outside a second-floor apartment in the Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn Wednesday morning.
Joe Torre's daughter caught a 1-year-old boy who fell from a fire escape outside a second-floor apartment in the Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn Wednesday morning.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:07 AM EDT2013-06-19 10:07:22 GMT
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Nearly 3 million New Yorkers' homes are now in evacuation zones that cover more than a third of the city's population, under new maps released Tuesday.
Nearly 3 million New Yorkers' homes are now in evacuation zones that cover more than a third of the city's population, under new maps released Tuesday.In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, officials said last month, the number of zones would double and encompass about 600,000 more residents.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:34 PM EDT2013-06-19 00:34:07 GMT
It's a sight that can trigger dread. The low-battery message appears on your cell phone when there's no charger around.
It's a sight that can trigger dread. The low-battery message appears on your cell phone when there's no charger around. Now New York City has teamed up with AT&T to install 25 solar powered charging stations over the summer.
Monday, June 17 2013 6:03 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:03:08 GMT
Mayor Michael Bloomberg has tried to limit the size of soda consumption, ban smoking in parks, encourage bike riding and now there"s another possible plan on the table: mandate recycling of food waste.
West Side resident Matt Murphy has stored a pail of leftovers on his floor for the last two months. His building is part of the city's food-recycling pilot program. Mayor Bloomberg wants to expand the program citywide.
Monday, June 17 2013 8:21 AM EDT2013-06-17 12:21:23 GMT
Related Companies, a major landlord across the country, is banning smoking in all of its apartments. The new rule is meant to create healthier living conditions, according to company officials.
Related Companies, a major landlord across the country, is banning smoking in all of its apartments. The new rule is meant to create healthier living conditions, according to company officials.
Monday, June 17 2013 7:02 AM EDT2013-06-17 11:02:34 GMT
Two New York City Council committees are holding a hearing on glitches to the city's emergency 911 system that at times have forced phone operators to resort to pen and paper.
Two New York City Council committees are holding a hearing on glitches to the city's emergency 911 system that at times have forced phone operators to resort to pen and paper.
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