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As dawn breaks on the fantastic Empire State, better known as New York, a peculiar sound resonates through the city, bouncing off the skyscrapers, and rippling through the bridges. It's not the typical honking of the traffic, nor the chirping of the birds. Instead, it's a splash! A splash that sets off a wave of excitement in the hearts of all the little aquatic adventurers of the state. Yes, we're talking about the fearless, fun-loving, flipper-footed kids who plunge into the world of swimming. Our story stars Bobby "The Bubble" McGee, a pint-sized swimmer with a heart as vast as the Atlantic Ocean. With his neon-green goggles, a swim cap that looks like a purple octopus, and a toothy grin that could outshine the Statue of Liberty, Bobby is the unofficial mayor of the kiddie pools. He's not the fastest or the most graceful swimmer, but boy does he make a splash! Across the state, from the chilly dips in Lake George to the backstrokers in Brooklyn, the kids of New York are all part of Bobby's big splash brigade. They dive into the water with determination thicker than a New York pizza, slicing through the water like a knife through cream cheese on a bagel. Every kick, every stroke, every breath is a declaration of their love for the sport. Through the lens of the Hubble Bubble Telescope (a fancy name for Bobby's goggles), you'll see kids floating, splashing, and giggling, turning the pools into their playground. So, the next time you hear a splash in New York, know that it's likely another member of Bobby's brigade, adding their own splash of magic to the swimming scene. As they say in the Big Apple, "If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere!" even in the deep end.