Is it possible to swim in New York?

NY's waters are great for swimming and water recreation.



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The bottom line as we see it? Sure, you could take a dip in the Hudson River or the East River around New York City, so long as you're safe about it and not entirely concerned about potentially negative factors, such as the occasional flurry of contamination and unpleasant trash closer to the shoreline.

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At Manhattan Beach in Brooklyn, NY, swimming is generally allowed. The water is monitored for safety, but it's advisable to check for any posted warnings. As for water sports, non-motorized activities like kayaking and paddleboarding are typically permitted. However, jet skis and motorized boats are not allowed.

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A channel 40 feet deep for the full width of the river, extending from deep water in Upper New York Bay of Ellis Island to West 59th Street, Manhattan. This channel is about 6 miles long. A channel 30 feet deep, 750 feet wide, along the Weehawken - Edgewater (NJ) waterfront.

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