Thousands of people gathered on Coney Island Sunday to wash away 2022 with a dip in the chilly surf.
2023 marks the 120th year the event has been held, and while temperatures reached as high as the low 50s on Sunday, the water was still plenty cold for swimmers.
While the event is free, organizers ask for donations. This year's plunge supported the Alliance for Coney Island, the New York Aquarium, and other local non-profits in Coney Island.
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