American eel makes a comeback in Yonkers Saw Mill River park
Photo credit: AP | Eels are shown in this file photo.
Saw Mill River brings eels to downtown Yonkers
Daylighting the Saw Mill River
Something fishy is happening in Yonkers: American eels are returning to the once-filthy Saw Mill River.
The slimy, snakelike swimmer is a main attraction at Van der Donck Park, the $18 million jewel of Yonkers' revitalized downtown. Its slithering presence is celebrated in informational signs and an outdoor classroom that features tree trunk benches and a colorful eel mosaic designed by local...
