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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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  • 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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  • 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 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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  • The New York City Cycling Map (the 2010 version is now available) is an invaluable resource for navigating the bike lanes of the city. I also make extensive use of Google maps. When I'm biking, I constantly use my iPhone's GPS and mapping functionality.

    NYC Bike Maps

    Posted on May 18, 2010 | No Comments
    The New York City Cycling Map (the 2010 version is now available) is an invaluable resource for navigating the bike lanes of the city. I also make extensive use of Google maps. When I'm biking, I constantly use my iPhone's GPS and mapping functionality.

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