Back Stories: Operation Sail Cruises Through Hudson River

NEW YORK (WCBS 880) -- Today's Back Story takes us back to 1976, when Operation Sail came to the Hudson River.

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Chopper 880 pilot Neal Busch had a bird's eye view for the impressive event.

He said it seemed like someone might be able to walk across the entire river, going from boat to boat.