Stringer takes power away from Leichter

“Not happy” at all that an appointee of his on the Hudson River Park Trust led the state-city authority’s surprise move to seek a longer lease for Pier 40, Borough President Scott Stringer responded strongly during the past week — both with words and action.

The dustcarts of the sea

Considering that the oceans hold more garbage than fish by now, this might be the right time to retrain our fishermen and let them hunt for litter. Several companies offer equipment to fish garbage out of rivers, lakes and harbours. They say they could build larger dustcarts for seas and oceans, too. Send the bill to the disposables industry – and let the cleanup begin.

New York/New Jersey port launches second shipper incentive program

Last week, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s (PANYNJ) board of commissioners approved an incentive program aimed at encouraging shippers to transport cargo via new rail routes — the authority’s second intermodal incentive program of the year.

Critics of city jump on Gowanus goof

If the city wants to win support for its Superfund alternative plan for the Gowanus Canal, it might want to spell the name of the infamous waterway correctly, skeptical local residents said after an informational meeting this week.

The Gowanus is “Sponge” worthy!

The proposed Sponge Park along the banks of the fetid Gowanus Canal is finally living up to its name in one way: it’s soaking up federal money.

Creative Time Presents New York City’s First Quadrennial on Governor’s Island

Creative Time presented its new public art quadrennial: PLOT, taking place on historic Governors Island and featuring international artists responding to the island with new, sire-responsive artworks.

New York Fourth of July fireworks

After debuting on the Hudson River in 1958, the Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks celebration will finally venture back to its birth spot this year, briefly abandoning its East River digs.

Algae Farm Aims to Turn Carbon Dioxide Into Fuel

Dow Chemical and Algenol Biofuels, a start-up company, are set to announce Monday that they will build a demonstration plant that, if successful, would use algae to turn carbon dioxide into ethanol as a vehicle fuel or an ingredient in plastics.

Coney Island keeper

Thor Equities’ Joe Sitt gives city a ride for its money

Antique steamboat flotilla to dock on upper Hudson River

More than 20 Victorian-age steamboats will chug along the upper Hudson River later today.

HANS BRINKER AND LADY LIBERTY MEET ON THE HUDSON

 Four hundred years after 17th century explorer Henry Hudson dropped anchor in New York Harbor, a transatlantic water forum will explore the challenges of the 21st century. Dutch and American business, government, and policy decision makers will come together to share expertise at the H209 Forum,

New York’s Hottest Hotspot: Governors Island

Governors Island is the buzz of New York. Only four weeks into the 2009 summer season, 40,000 visitors have ferried five minutes across the water to enjoy the beautiful open spaces in the center of the Harbor.

Dolphins continue cruising Long Island’s North Shore

It appears the dolphins sighted last week on the North Shore have no plans to leave just yet.

Newtown Creek Health Study

A public health study has begun to record widespread stories of people who lived near the heavily polluted Newtown Creek and developed a deadly illness.

Red Hook concrete plant

Just when it looked like Red Hook had shed its image as a gritty manufacturing hub, residents now are bracing for a return to the waterfront neighborhood’s industrial past.

Mayor buys waterfront site

A 30-acre piece of Queens waterfront property is one step closer to development. New York City has acquired the land for $100 million.

Student Surfer Making a Name for Himself

Balaram Stack remains a title contender in the Air Show final on Saturday and in the prestigious Open Men’s division, a launching pad to the professional surfing ranks.

re-ignite plans for home port makeover

The city may be close to finalizing a deal with a developer to start the home port redevelopment — several hundred homes that are part of an ambitious but stalled makeover of the former Navy military base in Stapleton.

View New York Harbor As A Sailor

There are plenty of ways to spend a passive day on New York Harbor but there are also a few options for a hands-on hold of the waterfront.

Streamlines Efforts to Improve East River Waterfront

New Lease Agreement Allows Brooklyn Bridge Park Development Corporation to Manage Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park