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Photos, Video: Times Square Slip 'N Slide, Hockey, And Rugby During Irene Rain

Photos, Video: Times Square Slip 'N Slide, Hockey, And Rugby During Irene Rain
    

While most people were smart enough not to go kayaking last night during Hurricane Irene, some did head to Times Square to have a bit of fun. A ragtag group of participants in the NYC Police and Fireman World Games, whose games were all cancelled on Saturday and Sunday, gathered in Times Square last night just before the hurricane arrived to play a pick-up game of rugby! There was also some people playing hockey, and a makeshift slip 'n slide put down for Times Square revelers. Watch some videos of them frolicking in the rain below, as well as an Australian who is particularly bemused that he could still buy a copy of When Harry Met Sally at the Times Square DVD Depot: more ›

Video: How To Slip N' Slide On The Streets Of New York

Video: How To Slip N' Slide On The Streets Of New York

New York native Emmanuel Abreu (aka DJBoy) filmed some locals in Washington Heights cooling down on July 22nd, when temperatures reached 104 degrees. Their method: taking running dives onto soaked trash bags on the street. Check it out in this gorgeous video: more ›

Video of the Day: Shea Stadium Slip 'N Slide

Last night, the Mets' game against the Texas Rangers was rained out due to the storm. However, the faithful--those Mets fans who stuck around while waiting to see if the game would be just be delayed--got a treat when some Rangers players decided to turn the tarp on the field at Shea Stadium into a wonderful Slip 'N Slide. more ›

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