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A Summer Resurgence for S.I. Beaches

The ritual is well-established by now, on summer Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings throughout the city: (more…)


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Gone fishin’ with Wounded Warriors

A lot of nice guys offered a restorative day at sea last Friday to some of the Wounded Warriors group from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. (more…)


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Free bike hire a success on car-free New York Island

The promise of free bike hire every Friday on New York’s car-free Governors Island has proved extremely popular. (more…)


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A (Bar) Room With a View

Scenic spots so close to the water you’ll want to pack your floaties. (more…)


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Cruise ship detained in New York Harbor

 A 637-foot cruise ship carrying approximately 1,200 passengers and crew is being detained in New York Harbor (more…)


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LANDING BIG FISH IS REEL EASY

Striped-bass fishing lit up both the North and South Forks this past week with some very impressive fish. (more…)


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Fishing’s Finest Compete For Catch Of The Day

The 61st annual Macy’s Fishing Contest kicked off in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park today with a largemouth bass dubbed R.H. Macy being released into the water. (more…)


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Renowned Maritime Historians and Experts Lecture aboard QE2’s Final Crossings during October Tandem Crossings with Queen Mary 2

Already considered the finest onboard enrichment programme in the industry, Cunard Line’s intellectual pedigree will be further established this summer and autumn with a Cunard Insights line-up featuring history buffs, star gazers, bestselling authors and broadcast personalities aboard Queen Mary 2’s celebrated Transatlantic voyages and aboard QE2’s final Crossings. (more…)


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The Pleasure of a Pool on a Cleaner Hudson

It’s a small thing, really, an odd-looking rainbow-colored circle in the Hudson, 20 feet in diameter, that you can spot from the Metro-North trains rushing by or from a plane flying overhead. (more…)


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Exhibition on Transforming South Street Seaport

Compelling proposals to change the face of lower Manhattan will be on display at the Center for Architecture in New York. “South Street Seaport: Re-envisioning the Urban Edge”, is an exhibition (more…)


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On the waterfront

 
You’ve been dreaming about an out-of-town beach vacation this summer, but your wallet’s forcing you to opt for a hometown staycation instead. (more…)


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Lifeguard issues in Far Rockaway

A lot of beach and not a lot of lifeguards is becoming a big concern for residents in Far Rockaway, Queens. (more…)


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Kayakers Rescued Near Waterfall in Harbor

Erik Baard was 200 yards away from a smooth, placid day on the water. The weather was warm, the water picturesque, and Mr. Baard and 26 other kayakers were just about to finish their trip Friday (more…)


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The Normandie’s magnificent glass mural graces the Met

Objects from ocean liners are seldom found in art museums. Furniture and fittings from passenger ships are more often seen decorating hotels and restaurants, or on show in maritime museums. (more…)


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NY Water Taxi Resumes East River Ferry Service

New York Water Taxi began service from Brooklyn’s newly-opened Schaefer Landing dock on Monday, forging a new connection between its Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan stops. (more…)


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Where River Views Are From the River

MANHATTAN ISLAND sure looks different if you’re doing six knots through New York Harbor on a Colgate 26 racing sloop on a breezy summer Sunday. (more…)


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Local swim event targets cancer

Anthony Sibio was never a competitive swimmer.

That didn’t stop the Thornwood resident from utilizing the sport to help fight a devastating disease. (more…)


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RCN Sponsored Manhattan Island Foundation’s ‘Manhattan Island Marathon Swim’

RCN a leading provider of digital television, data, and voice services to residential and small - medium business customers, was the presenting sponsor of the Manhattan Island Marathon Swim, the longest swim event during the Manhattan Island Foundation’s 2008 NY Swim Series. (more…)


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LIFE JACKET LOANER PROGRAM

The easiest way to ensure a child’s safety on the water is to make sure they wear a properly-fitting life jacket. (more…)


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Funding Water Taxis

The opening of Water Taxi season means that New Yorkers living along the East River waterfront will have a speedy, beautiful commute into Manhattan, but some members of City Council feel that it just isn’t enough. (more…)


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