Going Coastal

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

U.S. Rep. John Hall, D-Dover, announced today he has secured initial approval for $445,000 federal funds to map the Hudson River. (more…)

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…)

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…)

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

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…)

The Hudson River Valley Greenway announced a total of $30,000 in matching grants have been awarded to the City of Kingston, Town of Gardiner, Town of Ulster and the Town of Saugerties. (more…)

Bronx $400 million

Manhattan $354 million

Brooklyn $273 million

Queens $198 million

Staten Island $119 million

Total $1.344 billion

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Gov. David A. Paterson has announced the award of $24.9 million in grants from the State Environmental Protection Fund’s Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) for 97 projects across New York State. (more…)

The National Park Service has started inching closer to reopening the Statue of Liberty’s crown for the first time since the 9/11 attacks by seeking ways to make access safer. (more…)

This year, Brooklynites get a head start on Independence Day—the Coney Island fireworks go off Thursday 3. (more…)

Macy’s Fireworks starts at 9:15 pm launched from two locations on the East River between 10th and 23rd Streets and near the South Street Seaport. (more…)

The summer along Connecticut’s shoreline and lakes is being marred by beach closings due to bacteria and contaminants. (more…)

They opened the faucets Thursday for The New York City Waterfalls, the industrial strength art project by Olafur Eliasson at four locations along the city’s eastern waterfront. (more…)