BEFORE: For most of the 20th century, the mouth of the Saw Mill River sat beneath a parking lot in downtown #Yonkers.

AFTER: Recognizing the benefits of uncovering this important Hudson River tributary, #Yonkers secure state funding to carry it out.

Since 2012, the “daylighted” Saw Mill River has been the centerpiece of Van der Donck Park, which hosts community events and schoolchildren who learn about wildlife — including ducks, blue crabs and eels drawn to the new aquatic habitat.

The park also has attracted new businesses to the city center, supporting Yonkers Downtown/Waterfront BID’ economic revitalization.

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