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East River Not A River A Tourist’s Offbeat Guide
Special to The Gazette describes New York’s East River as a tidal strait with a mighty freight role, despite its pollution and unflattering image. The piece notes 200 million tons of sewage yearly, diverse marine life using the current, and a stark, industrial waterfront best viewed from Circle Line tours.
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New York
East River
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Manhattan Island
Brooklyn
Queens
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New York Bay
Long Island Sound
U.S
America
New York City
Circle Line
Harlem River
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United Nations Complex
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Gracie Mansion
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