New York City Hudson River separates the city from the U.S. state of New Jersey. The East River—a tidal strait—flows from Long Island Sound and separates the Bronx and Manhattan from Long Island. The Harlem River, another tidal strait between the East and Hudson Rivers, separates most of Manhattan from the Bronx. The Bronx River, which flows through the Bronx and Westchester County, is the only entirely fresh water river in the city. The city's land has been altered substantially by human intervention, with considerable land reclamation along the waterfronts since Dutch colonial times; reclamation is most prominent in Lower Manhattan, with developments
River Café (New York City) River Café (New York City) The River Café is a restaurant located in the Dumbo neighborhood of Brooklyn, in New York City. The building was founded in 1977 by Michael O’Keefe, who also owns The Water Club in Manhattan. Past chefs include David Burke, Larry Forgione, and Charlie Palmer. The restaurant has been reviewed twice by the "New York Times" and received two stars both times. The restaurant is located on an underwater pier in the East River and was damaged by flooding during Hurricane Sandy. The damage included corroded wire, lost food and wine, and the destruction of antiques