Overview

• Drones operated by the NYPD, FDNY, and OEM will patrol beaches for swimmer distress, monitor shark activity, and deploy flotation devices during emergencies.
• Lifeguards are stationed daily from 10 AM to 6 PM at all 14 miles of city beaches, with swimming prohibited outside these hours.
• The NYPD has deployed over 1,500 additional officers to 70 high-crime zones as part of its summer crime reduction strategy, which has already reduced major crimes in these areas by 23%.
• The city’s 'Beat the Heat' campaign includes a network of cooling centers and public resources to address extreme heat risks, which claim over 500 lives annually.
• Expanded youth programs, including nearly 140 Saturday Night Lights sports sites, aim to provide safe, engaging activities for young New Yorkers throughout the summer.