Boat Sober New York

Addressing the Critical Issue of Boating Under the Influence

Down by the River (and New York Harbor)

Jelly’s Pool Parties will run through Aug. 30 in East River State Park in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

City Proposes New Plan for Gowanus Canal Cleanup

The canal is contaminated with pollutants that include pesticides and metals, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

Temporary Closure of Three Shellfishing Areas

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today announced the temporary closure of three shellfishing areas on the north shore of Long Island during the upcoming July Fourth holiday period.

Expansion of Gantry Plaza State Park

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Queens West Development Corp., and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today opened a new 6-acre portion of Gantry Plaza State Park, featuring a waterfront promenade along the East River, an open lawn, new athletic field and reconstructed cove and wetlands.

So Who Was Henry Hudson?

The river, the valley, the highway — all integral parts of New York’s landscape that share Henry Hudson as their namesake.

Entertainment Cruises Provides Mind-Blowing Experiences

Their New York and New Jersey harbor cruise experiences provide tourists and residents with several scintillating views as well as endless entertainment.