"Alligator Sewer Myth Immortalized with Statue in New York's Union Square Park"

New York City has unveiled a bronze sculpture in Union Square Park depicting the urban legend of alligators in the city's sewers. Designed by Swedish artist Alexander Klingspor, the life-size sculpture features a gator wrapped around a manhole cover. Titled "N.Y.C Legend," the artwork will be on display until June 2024. The sculpture pays tribute to the city and explores the themes of myths, legends, and the impact of invasive species. Alligators are illegal to own in New York, but occasional sightings occur, with the most recent being an escaped pet found in Brooklyn's Prospect Park.