I'm just curious because I haven't seen any movie showing someone swimming there. Is the water still clear?
Please answer seriously
2006-06-25 01:10:21 · 10 answers · asked by CedDigorry 1 in Environment
Sure a friend of Mine Kosmo cliams swimming in the East river is good for his Back.
2006-06-25 01:13:23 · answer #1 · answered by Self-Righteous. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The rivers in NYC are polluted, esp Hudson & East River. Plus, they have really strong currents.
There was an episode on Seinfeld that featured swimming in the Hudson River where Kramer went in and how gross it was.
By the way, there is some good swimming areas a bit outside the city in the Long Island Sound.
2006-06-25 01:27:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-06-25 01:14:04 · answer #3 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is legal to swim around NYC and every year they have a charity race. The water is not clear and many people complain of rashes afterward.
2006-06-29 18:49:32 · answer #4 · answered by Man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are public beaches such as Coney Island. But if you try swimming around Manhattan, you could get run over by a boat.
2006-06-25 01:14:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They sure can I've seen the polar bears (group of people who swim in really cold water for something to do I spose) in movies.
2006-06-25 01:14:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The rivers on both sides of the island are pretty nasty. I wouldn't go recreational swimming in either of them. If you want to go swimming, go to one of the beaches on Long Island.
2006-06-25 01:15:36 · answer #7 · answered by redhaired_one 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are water areas on both sides of the spectrum in the NYC area......polluted/busy w/shiping/boats and beaches.....ask for a NYC travel guide and the best water rec. areas will be listed for you. Happy dipping!!!!
2006-07-01 06:27:55 · answer #8 · answered by Sammyleggs222 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL Sure you can.... God only knows what kinds of chemicals and pollution is in there too??? But hey, I'm sure the effects from it wouldn't mess with ya for at least 20 years!
2006-07-01 15:29:38 · answer #9 · answered by Izen G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds disgusting. I would worry about an eye infection (at best).
2006-06-25 01:16:24 · answer #10 · answered by marie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋