Big Apple High And Dry

With miles of beaches closed because of a shortage of lifeguards, New York is reluctantly taking its search for applicants to the land of “Baywatch” and sun-bronzed blondes. Officials have placed ads for lifeguards on the Internet and in magazines, hoping to reach places known for strong swimmers, with Southern California high on the list. But so far, surfer types aren’t biting. Above, a lifeguard watches over Orchard Beach in New York’s Bronx borough.