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NYPD Investigates Manhole Intruders; Officials Warn of Hazardous Sewers

6/1/2026

Summary

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Police observed two groups climbing into manholes and emerging from the sewer network, leading the NYPD to investigate near McDonald Avenue/Colin Place and Heyward Street/Bedford Avenue after declared sewer infrastructure safe.
The NYPD K-9 unit, FDNY and DEP inspected sites and warned that entering the sewer is illegal and hazardous because of toxic gases, unstable surfaces and flooding.
Council Member Susan Zhuang urged 911 calls for anyone entering a manhole.

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Story summary

Police observed two groups climbing into manholes and emerging from the sewer network, leading the NYPD to investigate near McDonald Avenue/Colin Place and Heyward Street/Bedford Avenue after declared sewer infrastructure safe.
The NYPD K-9 unit, FDNY and DEP inspected sites and warned that entering the sewer is illegal and hazardous because of toxic gases, unstable surfaces and flooding.
Council Member Susan Zhuang urged 911 calls for anyone entering a manhole.