About Author: Doug Fox

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Doug Fox is a New York City tour guide, urban explorer and waterfront enthusiast. Email Doug at: nyctransported [at] gmail [.] com

Posts by Doug Fox

  • Historic Pier A, located in Downtown Manhattan, will soon feature an oyster bar, a visitor center, a promenade around the pier and an upscale restaurant on the second floor.

    Historic Pier A to House Visitor Center, Promenade and Restaurants

    Posted on April 26, 2011 | No Comments
    Historic Pier A, located in Downtown Manhattan, will soon feature an oyster bar, a visitor center, a promenade around the pier and an upscale restaurant on the second floor.

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  • A turkey named Zelda has been wandering around Battery Park, at the southern tip of Manhattan, since 2003. I spotted her last year, but I didn't see Zelda again until a couple of weeks ago when I took this photo.

    Zelda the Turkey in Battery Park in Lower Manhattan

    Posted on April 25, 2011 | No Comments
    A turkey named Zelda has been wandering around Battery Park, at the southern tip of Manhattan, since 2003. I spotted her last year, but I didn't see Zelda again until a couple of weeks ago when I took this photo.

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  • Take an exciting journey through downtown Manhattan. We will visit and discuss a wide range of historical and contemporary sites including the New York harbor, Battery Park, the World Trade Center site and Battery Park City.

    Walking Tour of Downtown Manhattan Waterfront

    Posted on April 6, 2011 | No Comments
    Take an exciting journey through downtown Manhattan. We will visit and discuss a wide range of historical and contemporary sites including the New York harbor, Battery Park, the World Trade Center site and Battery Park City.

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  • NYC Waterfront Plan, JFK expansion would harm Jamaica Bay, rendering of Hudson Yards, financial challenges for new ferry service, 200th anniversary of street grid, securing funding for Hudson River Park, photos of Hudson River piers, Pier A redevelopment and more...

    New York City Waterfront News

    Posted on March 23, 2011 | No Comments
    NYC Waterfront Plan, JFK expansion would harm Jamaica Bay, rendering of Hudson Yards, financial challenges for new ferry service, 200th anniversary of street grid, securing funding for Hudson River Park, photos of Hudson River piers, Pier A redevelopment and more...

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  • Manhattan has its own mountain bike trails located on the rocky cliffs of Highbridge Park overlooking the Harlem River. The NYC Parks Department created these trails in conjunction the the New York City Mountain Bike Association.

    Highbridge Mountain Biking Trail

    Posted on March 22, 2011 | No Comments
    Manhattan has its own mountain bike trails located on the rocky cliffs of Highbridge Park overlooking the Harlem River. The NYC Parks Department created these trails in conjunction the the New York City Mountain Bike Association.

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  • I recently took pictures of West Harlem Piers Park, located at the intersection of the Hudson River and 125th Street in Manhattan. This 2-acre waterfront park includes boat piers, public art, a bike path and great views of the Hudson.

    West Harlem Piers Park Photos

    Posted on March 21, 2011 | No Comments
    I recently took pictures of West Harlem Piers Park, located at the intersection of the Hudson River and 125th Street in Manhattan. This 2-acre waterfront park includes boat piers, public art, a bike path and great views of the Hudson.

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  • Today marks the official release of New York City's "Vision 2020: New York City Comprehensive Waterfront Plan" and the accompanying "New York City Waterfront Action Agenda." You can read both documents now.

    Vision 2020: New York City Comprehensive Waterfront Plan Released

    Posted on March 14, 2011 | No Comments
    Today marks the official release of New York City's "Vision 2020: New York City Comprehensive Waterfront Plan" and the accompanying "New York City Waterfront Action Agenda." You can read both documents now.

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  • On Saturday I went on a Geology Tour of Inwood Hill Park in northern Manhattan. Urban Park Ranger Jerry Seigler highlighted rock formations, the impact of the last ice age, glacial striations, rock caves, erratics, glacial potholes and surviving caves.

    Geology Tour of Inwood Hill Park

    Posted on March 7, 2011 | 1 Comment
    On Saturday I went on a Geology Tour of Inwood Hill Park in northern Manhattan. Urban Park Ranger Jerry Seigler highlighted rock formations, the impact of the last ice age, glacial striations, rock caves, erratics, glacial potholes and surviving caves.

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  • View pictures I just took of Hudson River Park's new Pier 25. This new recreational Pier is just north of Battery Park City and across from TriBeCa. There is miniature golf, beach volleyball and great views. And soon Pier 25 will host historic ships.

    Hudson River Park’s New Pier 25

    Posted on February 28, 2011 | No Comments
    View pictures I just took of Hudson River Park's new Pier 25. This new recreational Pier is just north of Battery Park City and across from TriBeCa. There is miniature golf, beach volleyball and great views. And soon Pier 25 will host historic ships.

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  • I've included a customized Google map and geo-tagged photos of sites along Spuyten Duyvil Creek (Harlem River Ship Canal), the waterway that separates the northern portion of the island of Manhattan from the northwestern section of the Bronx.

    Transformation of Spuyten Duyvil Creek and Harlem River Ship Canal

    Posted on February 25, 2011 | No Comments
    I've included a customized Google map and geo-tagged photos of sites along Spuyten Duyvil Creek (Harlem River Ship Canal), the waterway that separates the northern portion of the island of Manhattan from the northwestern section of the Bronx.

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