Can You Swim In NYC's Rivers?

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:    • We Traced NYC's Water Supply to the Source      • Empire State Plumbing: The Secret Behind W...      • What Happens When You Flush The Toilet in ...   and then these:    • Why is the world’s greatest piano factory ...      • We traced NYC’s weed supply to the source      • This Movie Theater is Breaking All The Rules   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.