RYE, NY (November 8, 2025) — New Rochelle first responders brought back a longtime tradition Saturday, teaming up as “Guns ’n Hoses” at the 2025 Curry Automotive Westchester Polar Plunge and raising $500 for Special Olympics New York.
The New Rochelle Fire Department’s Uniformed Firefighters Association (NRFD UFFA) and the New Rochelle Police Benevolent Association (NRPD PBA) joined forces at Playland Beach for the charity event, which featured participants jumping into the freezing Long Island Sound.
“Guns ’n Hoses” is a friendly rivalry fundraiser between “Guns” (police) and “Hoses” (firefighters).
The New Rochelle teams together raised $500, contributing to an overall event total that exceeded $175,000. High school and college students, along with other first-responder groups, also took part in the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics New York.
The plunge is part of Special Olympics New York’s annual series of cold-water fundraisers held each November.
This article was drafted with the aid of Grok, an AI tool by xAI, under the direction and editing of Robert Cox to ensure accuracy and adherence to journalistic standards.
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