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Need for more public pools
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Council Member Krishnan presents the fourth point of his five-point plan: building more public pools across New York City. He emphasizes the current lack of access for many New Yorkers.
- More than two-thirds of New Yorkers do not have access to a public pool nearby
- The council member stresses that ensuring water safety requires accessible pools
- He calls for the construction of more pools in every borough, with a focus on underserved communities
Shekar Krishnan
0:15:27
More than 2 thirds of New Yorkers do not have access to a public pool nearby.
0:15:32
We cannot ensure that New Yorkers are safe in the water if they cannot access pools.
0:15:38
We must build more pools in every borough, prioritizing the communities that lack them.