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THE TRUTH ABOUT: East river - Caught on Camera

Construction begins on a floating river swimming pool for New York City

The attraction, called "+ Pool", will measure 9,000 sq ft and be accessible from a walkway by Pier 35 on the East River

The Independent UK

‘Super exciting’ visit of dolphins to East River offers hope of cleaner New York

The rare sighting of two common short-beaked dolphins hints at an environmental success story

The Guardian - US

Underwater tunnel leaks after New York contractor accidentally drills hole through it

An investigation is ongoing

The Independent UK

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Governor Hochul unveils groundbreaking M self-filtering pool in NYC!

Dive into the future with Governor Hochul's ambitious plan to create a M self-filtering pool in NYC's East River. Get ready for some splash-tastic fun!

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Teenager missing after jumping into New York’s East River ‘for a dare’

Kavion Brown Godfrey, 13, was last seen treading water in the East River near East 6th Street on Friday

The Independent UK

People baffled over weird 'QR code' appearing over New York on Google Maps

A savvy internet user spotted a strange 'QR code' over the East River in New York when exploring the world on Google Maps - but he is yet to figure out what it means

Daily Mirror

FDNY chief who oversaw fireboat involved in fatal crash forced to retire, lawsuit contends

NEW YORK — A New York City Fire Department chief who oversaw a fireboat involved in a fatal East River crash last year has been forced to turn in his retirement papers, court papers reveal.

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Joe Rogan podcast sparks massive treasure hunt for prehistoric bones in NYC’s East River

The most mammoth remains have ever sold for was $645,000

The Independent UK

Claim of mammoth bones brings treasure hunters to NYC river

Several groups have flocked to the waterway off Manhattan in search of treasure

The Independent UK

Detainee has died after jump from Bronx jail barge into East River in escape attempt

NEW YORK — A detainee who tried to escape by jumping from a jail barge in the Bronx into the East River has died, the Daily News has learned.

Tribune News Service

Dramatic new 6th Street Bridge opens, delivering a ‘love letter’ to Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES — The new 6th Street Viaduct crosses more industry than water, spanning a scruffy flat of lofts, warehouses and rail lines. It does not soar over the East River or gild the windswept entrance to San Francisco Bay.

Los Angeles Times

Kahleah Copper’s Chicago Sky survive Sabrina Ionescu’s triple-double in win over New York Liberty

NEW YORK — As with any Sunday afternoon here, there were a lot of star-studded matinees in town. But this time, one of the best was across the East River from Broadway.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

New York Fashion Week: Coach presents a collection for the Euphoria generation

With pastel lace and biker leather, Stuart Vevers brought nostalgia and Gen Y feels to the banks of the East River

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