Can You Swim In NYC's Rivers?

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I grew up in New York City and for my entire life, I was warned that swimming in the East River is a dangerous and bad idea. But recently, I've been wondering if that common warning is true, or if it's a myth repeated by New Yorkers. In this video, we went on a journey to uncover the truth around the safety of New York City's waterways, and along the way we met incredible New Yorkers who are working to make access to safe and clean swimming areas around the city possible. Please leave a comment if you like the video, it really helps! Watch more of our videos on NYC's water: https://youtu.be/4Vmyh6mcbwk https://youtu.be/UW8Efc0vj1w https://youtu.be/19wKBDhLRqA and then these: https://youtu.be/y1NSY8GGOtQ https://youtu.be/wh2hdtGf6PA https://youtu.be/ZI4jRf93Wi0 The Team: Jack Coyne, Kieran Coyne, Henry Kornaros, Alex Fabry, Ellen Schoenfeld, Sarah Mann, Ellie Aslanian, Haley Sobel, Noah John Original Score by Kieran Coyne Thanks to The Billion Oyster Project, New York Open Water, and Urban Swim.

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