Sunken sailboats finally removed from Sheepshead Bay

SHEEPSHEAD BAY, Brooklyn (WABC) -- New York City Parks took to Sheepshead Bay in Brooklyn to remove some sunken sailboats.

Most of the derelict sailboats have been sunken for many years.
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Abandoned boats are among the biggest problems in the city's waterways.



They can cause multiple ecological, transportation, and safety hazards.

Councilmember Inna Vernikov allocated $55,000 for the cleanup effort.
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