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UNBELIEVABLE: The 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

Mexican navy training vessel hits New York's Brooklyn Bridge

A Mexican navy ship has hit the Brooklyn Bridge during a promotional tour in New York City, the top of its mast brushing the iconic span as it sailed through the East River

The Independent UK

As World Heats Up, UN Cools Itself The Cool Way: With Water

Deep in the bowels of the UN headquarters, a pump sucks in huge amounts of water from the East River to help cool the complex with an old but energy-efficient mechanism.

International Business Times

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A history of helicopter crashes in New York City after Hudson River incident

At least 38 people have died in helicopter accidents in New York City since 1977

The Independent UK

Concorde jet sails down Hudson River after seven-month restoration

The retired Concorde jet that belongs to New York's Intrepid Museum was sailed down the East River in New York as it returns home after a seven-month restoration.

Evening Standard

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

USWNT hopes its record diverse World Cup roster will inspire next-gen stars

SAN JOSE, Calif. — As a child growing up just across the East River from Manhattan, Crystal Dunn played soccer. She didn't have a lot of teammates — or opponents — who looked like her, however. Neither did Lynn Williams, who grew up in Central California, or Naomi Girma, who…

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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

How to spend a day in Williamsburg, New York’s energetic, trend-setting neighbourhood

Discover high-concept entertainment and unrivalled Manhattan vistas – plus incredible brunches – in this ever-evolving Big Apple community, says Paul Stafford

The Independent UK

Jeremy Strong nearly jumped into the East River while filming the Succession finale

"I tried to go into the water after we cut"

Total Film

How 21 elephants solved panic on Brooklyn Bridge 139 years ago thanks to PT Barnum

People were concerned about the safety of the newly opened Brooklyn Bridge stretching over the East River from Manhattan to Brooklyn, so circus extraordinaire PT Barnum put it to the test using elephants

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