It’s F’ing Hot! Cool Off Greenpoint

Aside from sitting in a/c watching Twin Peaks, which I recommend (aka heaven!) – here are other ways to stay cool in this motherf’in’ heat:

• Take a dip! The McCarren Park Pool is open from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

• Open a fire hydrant! Spray caps can be obtained by an adult 18 or over, free of charge, at local firehouses. More info here.

• Borrow a kid! Sprinklers (now called “spray showers”) are on in parks, but don’t be creepy. You can’t go into the playground without accompanying a kid. Check out McGolrick Park, American Playground (Franklin St bet. Milton St & Noble St) & Greenpoint Playground (Franklin St. bet. Commerical St. and Dupoint St.)

• Water Balloon Fight! The water fountains in parks were specifically engineered for filling massive quantities of water balloons. Nothing is better than a good old fashioned water balloon fight.

• I love this one: Don’t exercise! Especially from 11am-4pm.

• Wear sunscreen! And cover up.

• Drink plenty of H20! (reduce consumption of alcohol (sorry!) and caffeine)

• Don’t leave your dog or kids in a car! Temps in car get much hotter faster and dogs and kids die every year from being left in cars. If you see this neglectful behavior – call 911!

• Check on neighbors and old folks nearby. 

• Here is a list of local cooling centers in or close to Greenpoint.

• Greenpoint Soup Kitchen & Food Pantry will be opening and closing earlier than usual this week. On Thursday from 7am-11am with cold drinks and cool places to sit for pantry guests and volunteers.