The bill comes after a 14-year-old boy drowned near Rockaway Beach earlier this month.
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2023.New York City would have to generate a yearly report on drownings under a new City Council bill introduced Thursday.would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to compile an annual report with information of each fatal drowning incident in the city— including the location, circumstances and demographics. The legislation aims to help the administration identify areas or trends of concern when it comes to drownings.
“Every New Yorker should have the opportunity to swim – not only to enjoy the City’s waters, but to protect themselves from danger,” Brooks-Powers said in a statement on Thursday. “My heart goes out to the families of every drowning victim, in my district and beyond. Understanding where, why, and how drownings happen will better equip the City to save lives.”
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