https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/people-keep-sneaking-into-new-york-city-sewers-no-one-knows-whyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/people-keep-sneaking-into-new-york-city-sewers-no-one-knows-whyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/people-keep-sneaking-into-new-york-city-sewers-no-one-knows-why#u53923Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:47:14 +0000New York City police are investigating a trend of individuals entering manholes and sneaking into the sewer system for unknown reasons. While the motive remains unclear to authorities, reports suggest a variety of actors may be involved, including influencers, treasure hunters, and "mole people." The activity has extended beyond the city, with a recent incident in Wantagh, Nassau County, where surveillance video captured five men illegally entering the sewer system at the intersection of Wantagh Avenue and Jerusalem Avenue. Police in Wantagh have not yet located the men.Why it matter