Thousands of people braved the chilly waters of Coney Island on New Year's Day for the 122nd annual Polar Bear Plunge.
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 10:15PM CONEY ISLAND , Brooklyn (WABC) -- Several thousands welcomed 2025 with a nice cold dip as part of the annual Coney Island Polar Bear plunge on Wednesday. The event, put on by The Alliance for Coney Island and the Coney Island Polar Bear Club, celebrated its 122nd year in existence. 'It brings people together,' she said. 'People have a great time. They can be what they want to be, wear what they want to wear and jump in the water.
I would recommend anybody to do this.''Our Polar Bear Plunge has been a beloved tradition for over a century, and there's truly no better way to kick off the New Year,' said Cindy Vourderis, Event Organizer, and Marketing, Events and Public Relations Manager for the Alliance for Coney Island. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or taking the plunge for the first time, it's all about having fun and celebrating in true Coney Island style. Every year, we welcome plungers from all over the world to experience our unique New Year's Day spirit, and we can't wait to do it again tomorrow.' Sonia Rincon reports on a puppy stuck on a frozen lake and is now safely at home
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