A tiny Rembrandt, a barnyard scene, a barroom brawl

Snug Harbor’s ‘Dutch Treats’ explores all aspects of the Henry Hudson era, courtesy of collector George Way

Manhattan Project’s Legacy on Staten Island

Last week, I reported on the “toxic stew” surrounding Staten Island’s North Shore. (For that article, go here.) That story was scary enough, but information obtained over the past week reveals that the scenario is actually much worse than initially reported.

Whose Coney Island?

On a cold January evening, rain poured down onto the dimly-lit asphalt of Coney Island’s Mermaid Avenue, pooling in clogged gutters and dark, cigarette-stained alleys.

Park’s Budget Slashed

The Department of Parks and Recreation is planning to slash $57 million that’s already been allocated toward the construction of parkland in Williamsburg and Greenpoint over the next six years.

Blessing of the Fleet

If you are anywhere near New York and come down to the harbor Friday night you’re in for a big surprise, because Friday’s the night the sailor have their blessing.

Dutch Masters

When Henry Hudson’s vessel, the Half Moon, sailed into New York Harbor in 1609, his voyage marked the unfolding of a New World.

Undiscovered New York: Bike tour of Governor’s Island

New York is a city dominated by islands. Most of these islands, like Manhattan and Staten Island, are easily accessible and fairly well traversed.

Toxic Hudson River sludge heading to Eunice, New Mexico

A small town in south east New Mexico will soon be the host of 2.5 million cubic yards of toxic sludge from the Hudson River in New York.

Dutch replica ship heading to NYC for river event

 A replica of the first Dutch ship built in America is headed to New York City

River Day 2009

Commemorating Henry Hudson’s historic voyage up the river that bears his name, the New York State Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial Office will launch a celebration featuring a flotilla of historic and modern vessels.

East River Tidal Energy Pilot Project

NOTICE OF FILING
Notice of Intent, Draft Application, and Request for Waiver and Process
On June 1, 2009, New York Tidal Energy Company, a subsidiary of Oceana Energy Company,