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1. www.britannica.com › place › East-RiverEast River | New York, Map, Length, & Facts | Britannica

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   May 2, 2024 · East River, navigable tidal strait linking Upper New York Bay with Long Island Sound, New York City, U.S. It separates Manhattan Island from Brooklyn and Queens. About 16 miles (26 km) long and 600–4,000 feet (200–1200 metres) wide, it connects with the Hudson River via the Harlem River and Spuyten.

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2. untappedcities.com › 2017/04/13 › the-top-10-secretsThe Top 10 Secrets of the East River, NYC - Untapped New York

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   Apr 13, 2017 · 1. The East River is Not Actually a River. New York City apparently has a knack for incorrectly labeling its geological fixtures. Previously, we explained why the Hudson River is not technically a...

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Brooklyn_BridgeBrooklyn Bridge - Wikipedia

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   22 hours ago · The Brooklyn Bridge is a hybrid cable-stayed / suspension bridge in New York City, spanning the East River between the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Opened on May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was the first fixed crossing of the East River.

   • Longest span: 1,595.5 ft (486.3 m)
   • Total length: 6,016 ft (1,833.7 m; 1.1 mi)

   • Opened: May 24, 1883; 140 years ago
   • Crosses: East River

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Roosevelt_IslandRoosevelt Island - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · Roosevelt Island is an island in New York City's East River, within the borough of Manhattan. It lies between Manhattan Island to the west, and the borough of Queens, on Long Island, to the east. It is about 2 miles (3.2 km) long, with an area of 147 acres (0.59 km 2), and had a population of 11,722 as of the 2020 United States Census. It ...

   • Area: 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km²)
   • State: New York

   • Population: 11,722 (2020)

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   Why is the East River important to New York City?

   • The East River flows beneath some of our most iconic bridges, but the waterway itself is a hallmark of New York City. The 16-mile span, which connects Upper New York Bay on its south end to Long Island Sound on its north end, has been the focus of urban development plans like the Citywide Ferry Service in recent years.

   The Top 10 Secrets of the East River, NYC - Untapped New York

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   Is East River a new energy source for New York City?

   • "The East River Becomes a New Energy Source for New York City". The Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved March 28, 2024; "Experimental Tidal Turbines In East River To Be Replaced As Part Of Roosevelt Island Tidal Energy Project".

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   Why is the East River so popular?

   • The East River has been the focus of urban development plans recently, but it's also a picturesque fixture that draws thousands of visitors to the waterfront.

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   How many East River bridges are there?

   • The paths join together, into one older one that is in need of repair, to pass under three East River bridges. The first is the 1888 Washington Bridge, followed by the 1960 Alexander Hamilton Bridge, and lastly the 1848 High Bridge.

   The Manhattan Waterfront Greenway Part II: The East River

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6. untappedcities.com › 2012/07/18 › the-manhattanThe Manhattan Waterfront Greenway Part II: The East River

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   5 days ago · The Manhattan Waterfront Greenway Part II: The East River. Benjamin Waldman. Welcome back to Part II of Benjamin Waldman’s walk around the island of Manhattan. Yesterday we explored the...

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7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Hudson_RiverHudson River - Wikipedia

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   May 2, 2024 · Ord Falls, Spier Falls, Glens Falls, Bakers Falls. The Hudson River Watershed, including the Hudson and Mohawk rivers. The Hudson River is a 315-mile (507 km) river that flows from north to south primarily through eastern New York, United States.

8. www.britannica.com › place › Mississippi-RiverMississippi River | Map, Length, History, Location ...

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   1 day ago · Mississippi River, the longest river of North America, draining with its major tributaries an area of approximately 1.2 million square miles (3.1 million square km), or about one-eighth of the entire continent. The Mississippi River lies entirely within the United States.