When temperatures climbed and apartments turned into ovens, Bronx kids didn’t head for resorts or private pools. We opened a fire hydrant and created our own water park. A look back at one of the borough’s most unforgettable summer traditions.
Tag: Summer Memories
The Cold War in the Canyons: Good Humor vs. Mister Softee
Some sounds stay with you forever. In the Bronx, summer had two sirens: the quiet dignity of Good Humor by the park gate and the chaotic Mister Softee jingle echoing through the concrete canyons. This is the story of the Ice Cream Wars — the chase, the ritual, and the loyalties that shaped a generation.