People do this not just for a frigid jolt of winter invigoration, but this annual event helps raise funds for local organizations in Coney Island, including the Coney Island YMCA, the New York ...

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The New Year's Day event expected to draw over 4,000 swimmers; the Coney Island Polar Bear Club is the oldest winter bathing club in the United States, dating back to 1903. (Video by Anthony Behar ...