NEW YORK – The makeshift goldfish pond built around a leaky fire hydrant in Bedford-Stuyvesant has officially been cemented over by the city, ending its short-lived but vibrant presence.
For more than four months, the DIY pond captured the hearts of residents and social media users alike. Visitors from around New York City and beyond came to see the quirky setup, which started when locals noticed water pooling from a fire hydrant and decided to add fish.
However, the city’s Department of Environmental Protection ended the pond’s run earlier this week, filling it with concrete.
The FDNY inspected the hydrant on Tuesday, turning it on at full blast. According to the residents who created and maintained the pond, the water surge killed many of the fish, but they vowed to rebuild, even to make it cozy for the fish in the winter.
But the city poured concrete in the pond, with the department saying …