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.

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