For displaced, misplaced, and nostalgic ex-Bronxites

Posted by Chris on Thursday, July 9th 2026: Opening the hydrant on sweltering days like last week was the best way to cool off when going to a pool or beach wasn’t an option. Taking both ends of a soda can off allowed you to put it in front of the gushing stream and direct it upwards or any direction you wanted. After the hydrant being shut down by the cops several times my friends mom took us on a hike down to the 44th precinct to apply for a sprinkler cap.I still remember that long walk from Harrison Ave to the Precinct along the Major Deegan. I think it was Sedgwick Ave. Reference ID: BX93456 Responses:

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