The Early History of Sanitation in New York

This chapter explores the early history of sanitation in New York, starting with the Dutch settlers enacting street painting laws in 1657. The hosts discuss the absurdity of the situation, the creation of dumping locations, and the issue of dead hogs on the streets. They also touch on the history of epidemics, the use of criminals and vagrants for street cleaning, and the building of a sewer system.