'NYC Legend': Are there alligators swimming in New York City sewers?

New York City has unveiled a statue called "NYC Legend" that depicts an alligator wrapped around a manhole cover. The statue, created by artist Alexander Klingspor, pays tribute to the enduring myth of alligators in the city's sewers. While there have been occasional reports of alligators in New York, experts and officials dismiss the idea of colonies of alligators living in the sewers as an urban legend. The statue will be on display in Union Square Park until June 2024.

Oct 23, 2023 - 12:30
'NYC Legend': Are there alligators swimming in New York City sewers?
New York City has unveiled a statue called "NYC Legend" that depicts an alligator wrapped around a manhole cover. The statue, created by artist Alexander Klingspor, pays tribute to the enduring myth of alligators in the city's sewers. While there have been occasional reports of alligators in New York, experts and officials dismiss the idea of colonies of alligators living in the sewers as an urban legend. The statue will be on display in Union Square Park until June 2024.