Beat The Heat With NYC's Best Water Activities

What: Spray Caps What’s Cool About it: It’s always tempting on hot summer days to become a neighborhood hero and pop open a hydrant. But since that’s illegal, and potentially hazardous in the case of an actual emergency, our friends over at the FDNY have done us one better by offering “spray caps”. Available only to those over 18, the caps can be found at local fire stations, and can be installed on any fire hydrant. [Photo via]