NEW YORK (PIX11) – It’s summer in New York, and with the extreme heat baking the city, there’s a free and cool way to beat the heat — opening a fire hydrant. New Yorkers can legally open a fire ...

As extreme heat continues in New York City, many are resorting to opening fire hydrants to cool down. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is asking New Yorkers to request spray caps from ...

A striking city worker was arrested Tuesday morning for allegedly slashing a Philadelphia Water Department truck’s tires, causing about $3,000 in damage, according to a police source. A person was ...

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is warning residents against using open fire hydrants to cool off this summer. The DEP told residents in a press release Tuesday that an ...

KALAMAZOO, MI -- With temperatures soaring into the high 90s, fire hydrants and cooling centers are opening up in the City of Kalamazoo. The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is opening select ...