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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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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Scenic spots so close to the water you’ll want to pack your floaties. (more…)
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A 637-foot cruise ship carrying approximately 1,200 passengers and crew is being detained in New York Harbor (more…)
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Hudson River Park Trust has issued a request for proposals for its Pier 57, one of only two sites that are available for private commercial development on Manhattan’s Westside waterfront south of 59th Street. (more…)
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On Sunday, July 27 the Hudson River Waterfront Conservancy celebrates 20 years of Hudson River Walkway development with a “Talk-n-Walk” along the famous shoreline path. (more…)
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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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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…)
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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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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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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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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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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…)
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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…)
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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…)
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This year, Brooklynites get a head start on Independence Day—the Coney Island fireworks go off Thursday 3. (more…)
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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…)
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The summer along Connecticut’s shoreline and lakes is being marred by beach closings due to bacteria and contaminants. (more…)
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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…)
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