New York City’s beaches open this morning at 10 and close at 6 this evening and will do so daily until after Labor Day. Unlike other places that charge admission to public beaches or limit their use to residents, the 14 miles of surf, sand and sun spread across seven different shores in four boroughs (sorry Manhattan) are free to all.
Despite pay increases and efforts to simplify the notoriously difficult swim test, New York’s lifeguard shortage is dire. The city says the lifeguard unions are partly to blame.
Operator: Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Akebia s First Quarter 2023 Financial Results Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode.