A sewage spill at a Manhattan wastewater plant has been brought under control . The beaches are not closed , but the New York City Department of Health recommends that people not swim or enter the water at those locations . The spill occurred after a fire at the plant . New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said in a statement that he was "grateful to all of our first responders, emergency personnel and others who worked tirelessly throughout this day trying to contain the Authorities are warning against swimming and kayaking in the Hudson and East rivers .
A sewage spill at a Manhattan wastewater plant has been brought under control . The spill occurred after a fire at the plant . New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said in a statement that he was "grateful to all of our first responders, emergency personnel and others who worked tirelessly throughout this day trying to contain the Authorities are warning against swimming and kayaking in the Hudson and East rivers .