East River

geographical name

strait in southeastern New York connecting Upper New York Bay with Long Island Sound and separating Manhattan Island from Long Island

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“East River.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/East%20River. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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