### Question
How does the law define harbor of New York?


### Answer
Under *33 U.S.C. § 451b*, **harbor of New York** is defined as:

> the tidal waters of the harbor of New York, its adjacent and tributary waters, and those of Long Island Sound

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 451b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-PROTECTION OF NAVIGABLE WATERS AND OF HARBOR AND RIVER IMPROVEMENTS GENERALLY > SUBCHAPTER III-NEW YORK HARBOR, HARBOR OF HAMPTON ROADS, AND HARBOR OF BALTIMORE**

