Wild City: The History of the NYC Sewer Alligator

Join author Thomas Hynes for a talk on alligators in New York City’s sewers, how the story grew to such mythic proportions, and how the legend has a bit of truth behind it. Hynes is the author of the book Wild City, an illustrated guide to 40 of the most well-known, surprising, notorious, mythical, and sublime non-human citizens of New York City. At the talk, learn how the sewer alligator legend was inspired by real-life events and New York City’s unlikely relationship with the swampy predator. Hear historical accounts of New York City’s fascination with sewer alligators and some of the efforts to keep the legend alive. For more events like this, become an Untapped New York Insider! https://untappedcities.com/become-a-member/