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  • New York City has a combined sewer system that collects both stormwater and wastewater. When it rains, untreated sewage is released into our waterways. View maps that show locations of combined sewer overflow (CSO) outfalls.

    Mapping New York City’s Sewage System and CSO Outfalls

    Posted on February 15, 2011 | No Comments
    New York City has a combined sewer system that collects both stormwater and wastewater. When it rains, untreated sewage is released into our waterways. View maps that show locations of combined sewer overflow (CSO) outfalls.

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  • Maps and images of the container ports, shipping channels and on-going dredging efforts taking place in the Port of NY and NJ. Our port is the third largest in the US and is preparing for the larger, Post-Panamax container ships that will arrive in 2014.

    Container Terminals, Shipping Lanes and Dredging in the Port of NY and NJ

    Posted on February 11, 2011 | No Comments
    Maps and images of the container ports, shipping channels and on-going dredging efforts taking place in the Port of NY and NJ. Our port is the third largest in the US and is preparing for the larger, Post-Panamax container ships that will arrive in 2014.

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  • On Live Ship Map, you can view a real-time map of vessel traffic in the New York Port. Access profiles and locations of passenger ships, cargo vessels, tankers and tugs. And view this marine traffic data within Google Earth and on mobile devices.

    View Map of Real-Time Ship Traffic in the New York Harbor

    Posted on February 9, 2011 | No Comments
    On Live Ship Map, you can view a real-time map of vessel traffic in the New York Port. Access profiles and locations of passenger ships, cargo vessels, tankers and tugs. And view this marine traffic data within Google Earth and on mobile devices.

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  • A guide to iPhone maps and apps you can use to navigate, learn about and share your explorations throughout the New York Metropolitan area. Topics covered include GPS, Google Goggles, Foursquare and art tours of the Manhattan waterfront.

    Explore NYC Waterfront with Mobile Maps and Apps

    Posted on February 8, 2011 | No Comments
    A guide to iPhone maps and apps you can use to navigate, learn about and share your explorations throughout the New York Metropolitan area. Topics covered include GPS, Google Goggles, Foursquare and art tours of the Manhattan waterfront.

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  • A comprehensive, multimedia guide to recent and on-going oyster restoration projects in the estuaries of New York City and New Jersey. You will find reports, videos, audio interviews, oyster art exhibits, the latest news and more.

    Oyster Restoration in New York City and New Jersey – A Multimedia Guide

    Posted on January 27, 2011 | 3 Comments
    A comprehensive, multimedia guide to recent and on-going oyster restoration projects in the estuaries of New York City and New Jersey. You will find reports, videos, audio interviews, oyster art exhibits, the latest news and more.

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  • I've included additional pictures from my travels in and around New York City on Google Picasa. You'll find galleries for the Conference House, NJ container ports, the Croton Aqueduct in New York State and other sites.

    More Pictures on Google Picasa

    Posted on January 11, 2011 | No Comments
    I've included additional pictures from my travels in and around New York City on Google Picasa. You'll find galleries for the Conference House, NJ container ports, the Croton Aqueduct in New York State and other sites.

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  • In August I explored the revitalized Bronx River. I started my bike ride at the southern tip of the river at Soundview Park that overlooks the East River and biked north until I reached the Bronx-Westchester border.

    Biking The Bronx River

    Posted on October 5, 2010 | No Comments
    In August I explored the revitalized Bronx River. I started my bike ride at the southern tip of the river at Soundview Park that overlooks the East River and biked north until I reached the Bronx-Westchester border.

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  • Last Saturday I biked around Manhattan. My goal was to stay as close as possible to the waterfront. In this post I include a slideshow of key geographic markers and a geo-tagged map showing the location of each image. In my next post I'll include a map of the path I followed around the island.

    Biking Around Manhattan

    Posted on July 23, 2010 | 3 Comments
    Last Saturday I biked around Manhattan. My goal was to stay as close as possible to the waterfront. In this post I include a slideshow of key geographic markers and a geo-tagged map showing the location of each image. In my next post I'll include a map of the path I followed around the island.

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  • On Saturday I went to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. Visitors to this popular attraction on the Hudson River and 46th Street can explore the USS Intrepid aircraft carrier and museum, and enter a Growler Submarine and a British Airways Concorde.

    Visiting the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

    Posted on July 13, 2010 | No Comments
    On Saturday I went to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. Visitors to this popular attraction on the Hudson River and 46th Street can explore the USS Intrepid aircraft carrier and museum, and enter a Growler Submarine and a British Airways Concorde.

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  • Kayaking on the Hudson River is one of the great free pleasures offered in New York City. The Downtown Boathouse has three kayaking locations along the west side of Manhattan. I managed to take a few photos while enjoying the spectacular views.

    Kayaking on the Hudson

    Posted on July 6, 2010 | No Comments
    Kayaking on the Hudson River is one of the great free pleasures offered in New York City. The Downtown Boathouse has three kayaking locations along the west side of Manhattan. I managed to take a few photos while enjoying the spectacular views.

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