New York City, New York – A video shared on June 25 captured children beating the sweltering summer heat by playing in water from an open fire hydrant in Washington Heights.

The footage was posted by X user NewYorkCityKopp, showing joyful scenes as kids splashed and laughed in the street.

“Best neighborhood in the world!” he wrote, celebrating the spirit of community.

Temperatures soared to 100 degrees, marking one of the hottest days in the city this summer.

The video highlights how New Yorkers adapt to extreme heat while enjoying the simple pleasures of the season.

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