Day: January 2, 2025

THE EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT must be certified and published before President Biden leaves office on Jan. 20,

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Shortly before 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, the suspect jumped a fence to the property, a stately residence on the Upper East Side, police said.

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The Brooklyn Daily Eagle editorial staff highlights images from around the world, photos courtesy of the Associated Press.

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The Brooklyn Daily Eagle editorial staff highlights images from around the world, photos courtesy of the Associated Press.

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THE FIRST BABY BORN AT MAIMONIDES HEALTH this year is Malia Carrasquillo, weighing eight pounds, nine ounces.

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The annual Coney Island Polar Bear Plunge drew thousands of people to the beach on New Year’s Day as participants took a freezing dip to ring in 2025 while raising funds for local nonprofit organizations.

While the day was a little warmer than usual, with air temperatures hovering around 50 degrees Fahrenheit, the Atlantic Ocean was a freezing 44 degrees — but the cold did not deter the adventurous New Yorkers who flocked to the People’s Playground to seize an arctic start to the new year.

Thrill-seekers gathered in a variety of attire, from superhero costumes to inflatable animal suits and classic New Year’s garb. Yet, the ocean’s choppy conditions served as an equalizer — everyone, regardless of costume, faced the icy surge of waves crashing over them in breathtaking fashion.

Since 1903, the Coney Island Polar Bears, the oldest winter bathing club in the U.S., have swum in the icy waters of southern Brooklyn every Sunday from November to April. Every New Year’s Day, they open the beach to allow non-members to take part in what is now an annual tradition for many.

While participation is free, plungers are encouraged to make a donation to support the event’s charity efforts. Last year, the Polar Bear Club raised more than $126,000, surpassing the previous year’s total. The official attendance and fundraising tally for this year’s plunge has not yet been released, but the online tracker showed more than $93,000 raised. 

Funds raised at this year’s event will benefit several local organizations, including the Alliance for Coney Island, the Coney Island YMCA’s after-school program for low-income children, the New York Aquarium’s seascape program aimed at restoring marine species and protecting New York waters, and more.