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    North Brooklyn YMCA | YMCA OF GREATER NEW YORK
    Welcome to the North Brooklyn YMCA. Be a part of a community that's committed to helping you achieve your health goals using state-of-the-art cardio and strength equipment, lap /open swim, group exercise classes, and so much more! Join Now North Brooklyn YMCA Events Calendar Visit us at one of our events and become part of our community! Events Teen Center Attention Teens! North Brooklyn Y ...

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    Harlem Y Aquatics Aquatics Activities offered at the YMCA We offer a variety of aquatics programming in our two pools. Learn more about how to stay up to date with our mobile app, what to bring, and our updated swim policies. Pool Stats 20 yards long Heated Lap Swim Lap swim is designed for more organized swimming up and down the length of the pool repeatedly-- circle swim only. Reservations ...

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    If you are new to the YMCA of Greater New York, welcome! You can create an account by filling out the information below. If you have a current or previous YMCA membership or have taken programs in the past, you may quickly activate your account rather than creating a new account.

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    2026 - Harlem Y Charity Golf Classic - Campaign
    The Harlem YMCA Annual Golf Charity Classic event brings together businesses and community leaders for a fun-filled day of golf and fellowship, all for a good cause! The Harlem YMCA is a part of the YMCA of Greater NY which has 24 branches and serves a diverse group of over half a million people. The Harlem Y works to strengthen the community through our annual support campaign. This campaign ...

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    Use the resistance and buoyancy of the water to improve your fitness in classes like aqua aerobics and arthritis water exercise. Aqua Exercise A cardiovascular water exercise class for men and women of all ages. This low-impact program offers a variety of exercise moves, including jumping jacks, cross country skiing, running and sprints. Water dumbbells and noodles are used during the workout ...

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    Dining & Culinary Highlights in Salina
    • Ristorante Mamma Santina
      Traditional family-run establishment set on a picturesque terrace, celebrated for fresh seafood and authentic home-style Aeolian recipes.
      Featured Foods: Signature herb-infused pasta (pasta alle erbe), grilled swordfish, and garden-grown seasonal vegetable antipasti.
    • Capofaro Locanda & Malvasia Restaurant
      A resort dining destination nestled among Malvasia vineyards, blending gourmet Mediterranean cooking with estate-grown produce.
      Featured Foods: Seafood crudo, house-made ancient grain breads, local caper preparations, and estate Malvasia dessert wine.
    • La Locanda del Postino
      Charming dining space offering seaside garden views and traditional regional cuisine focused on raw quality ingredients.
      Featured Foods: Fresh catch of the day, seasonal Mediterranean vegetables, and Sicilian wines by the glass.
    • Paperò al Glicine
      Casual, scenic spot in Rinella near the black sand beach, famous across the island for authentic Sicilian granita.
      Featured Foods: Ricotta granita with brioche, mulberry slush, lemon granita, and coffee slush with cream.

     

    Explore Salina: Map & Highlights
    Monte Porri Fossa delle Felci Pollara Malfa Santa Marina Lingua Rinella
    Interactive Island Map of Salina, Sicily
    • 📍 Pollara Beach & Cliffs
      Dramatic volcanic amphitheater and cove famous for sunset views and its starring role in the film Il Postino.
    • 📍 Malfa Village
      A charming north-coast village surrounded by Malvasia vineyards, boutique wineries, and whitewashed houses.
    • 📍 Santa Marina Salina
      The primary port town featuring a lively main street lined with boutique shops, cafes, and historic 18th-century churches.
    • 📍 Lingua Salt Lagoon & Lighthouse
      Home to the ancient Roman salt pan, a scenic coastal lighthouse, and renowned seaside granita shops.
    • 📍 Rinella Black Sand Beach
      A picturesque southern fishing village featuring a natural black sand bay and underwater volcanic fumaroles nearby.

     

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    Culture & Traditions of Salina

    • Festa di San Lorenzo (Malfa): An annual August celebration honoring Malfa's patron saint with seaside processions, traditional music, and fireworks over the water.
    • Sagra del Cappero (Festival of the Caper): Held every June in Pollara, celebrating Salina's world-famous salted capers with local culinary tastings, folk dances, and cultural events.
    • Malvasia D.O.C. Winemaking: A centuries-old viticultural heritage of drying sweet Malvasia grapes on straw mats (passito) along terraced volcanic hillsides.
    • Festa della Madonna del Terzito: A deeply spiritual pilgrimage to the Sanctuary in Valdichiesa, drawing islanders across Salina to celebrate the island's protector.
    • Traditional Maritime Gastronomy: Culinary customs centered around fresh seafood, pane cunzato (seasoned island bread), and locally harvested wild herbs passed down through generations.

     

    History of Salina

    • 4th Millennium BCE (Neolithic Era): Early human settlements emerged, driven by the island's fertile volcanic soil and fresh water springs, which made Salina an agricultural hub compared to neighboring islands.
    • 4th–3rd Century BCE (Hellenistic Period): Greeks settled near Santa Marina, establishing agricultural trade and utilizing the island’s natural salt pan (*salina*) at Lingua, which gave the island its modern name.
    • 1st Century BCE – 4th Century CE (Roman Era): Salina flourished under Roman rule as a commercial center for sea salt production, Malvasia wine manufacturing, and maritime trade routes in the Tyrrhenian Sea.
    • 1560s (Arab Pirate Raids & Depopulation): Frequent devastation by Ottoman corsairs, including Barbarossa, temporarily forced inhabitants to abandon coastal villages for safer inland refuges like Valdichiesa.
    • 1867 (Autonomy & Emigration Era): Salina separated administratively from Lipari. Soon after, the late 19th-century phylloxera epidemic devastated local vineyards, triggering mass emigration to Australia and the Americas.
    • 2000 (UNESCO World Heritage Designation): Recognized alongside the other Aeolian Islands as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its unique volcanic landscape and cultural significance.

     

    Archipelago Guide

    All 7 Aeolian Islands

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    • 1. Lipari Aeolian Castle citadel and Archaeological Museum showcasing deep ancient Mediterranean history.
    • 2. Stromboli Nighttime volcano boat tours to view eruptions down the Sciara del Fuoco slope.
    • 3. Salina Dramatic sunsets at Pollara cove, Malvasia wine tasting, and green twin peaks.
    • 4. Vulcano Natural sulfur mud baths (Baia di Levante) and hiking to the summit of the Great Crater.
    • 5. Panarea Cala Junco bay, prehistoric village remnants, and surrounding uninhabited islets.
    • 6. Salina Prehistoric Capo Graziano, La Canna sea stack pinnacle, and Grotta del Bue Marino cave.
    • 7. Alicudi Unspoiled island tranquility navigated exclusively via stone paths and pack mules.

     

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