You are currently browsing the category archive for the ‘New York Harbor’ category.
Rendering: Garrison Architects via Architizer
When Sandy blew through last October, familiar beach facilities like lifeguard stations and changing rooms were destroyed. Now 7 months later, area beaches are racing to replace them before the Memorial Day weekend, the traditional start of the summer season.
Rendering: Garrison Architects via Gizmodo
Manufactured in Pennsylvania, 37 modular, steel-framed stations will be placed on 15 sites in Rockaway Beach, Queens, Coney Island and Midland beaches in Brooklyn, and Wolfe’s Pond Park and Cedar Grove, Staten Island.
Rendering: Garrison Architects via Architizer
The galvanized steel modules can be configured into lifeguard stations, comfort stations and offices for operations. They will be elevated to FEMA’s storm standards, with ramps and stairs providing access to the beach and the boardwalk.
Rendering: Garrison Architects via Architizer
From Architizer: Garrison Architects and the New York City government are coming to the rescue with a series of modular beach facilities to be deployed around May 25. The pavilions, 37 in total, are being manufactured in Pennsylvania and will be delivered as single pieces to their respective sites. Conforming in size to interstate trucking limits, the pavilions will house comfort stations, lifeguard stations, and offices for Parks Enforcement Patrol and Maintainence and Operations Staff.
Built on pre-installed concrete piers, the pavilions will sit at or above FEMA’s revised Advisory Base Flood Elevations (ABFEs). This in addition to the selected material palette will ensure the pavilions’ resistence to future storms.
by Mai Armstrong for Working Harbor Committee
Photo: Business Insider Australia
Business Insider Australia recently went out with the US Coast Guard, Sector New York, on 2 night Stop and Search missions on New York harbor. While embedded with the unit, they came away with an experience of a lifetime and a play-by-play photo essay of their assignment.
A WHC shout-out to USCG New York! Thank You for watching our backs everyday.
Photo: Business Insider Australia
“Deadliest Catch” fishermen have got nothing on New York City’s Coast Guard unit, Sector New York. We embedded with the unit on a routine nighttime stop and search mission to intercept two ships coming into New York harbor. The conditions were tough, and they conduct these missions year round through any kind of weather and in the heat of day or dead of night.
Photo: Business Insider Australia
They do it 12 miles out in the Atlantic ocean where American waters begin, the wind charges in from the north, and if things go wrong, there’s no one to call for help until it’s too late.
Photo: Business Insider Australia
The boarding team we’re with is made up of six Coast Guardsmen ranging from their early 20s to mid-30s. The three crew manning the 47-foot Motor Life Boat (MLB) that carries them are no older. Regardless of age or responsibility, none of them complain and they all work equally hard in the harsh conditions.
Photo: Business Insider Australia
This was a difficult assignment for us and we were only taking photographs. Click on the Slideshow link to follow these Coast Guardsmen through the night and into morning as they search two ships — the Isola Corallo and the CMG Amber — off the coast of New York.
by Mai Armstrong for Working Harbor Committee
Photo: ©Mitch Waxman / NewtownPentacle.com
Yesterday, the City announced a new FREE weekend ferry will launch May 25th and will operate all summer between Manhattan and Red Hook.
The Red Hook Summer Ferry service will run from Pier 11 in lower Manhattan to Van Brunt Street and IKEA, Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day.
Photo: ©Mitch Waxman / NewtownPentacle.com
The new stop at the Van Brunt street-end will use an existing, currently unused ferry landing just up the block from Fairway and the vibrant neighborhood of Red Hook, filled with their amazing collection of foods, wines and hand-crafted treasures by local artisans.
And as an added bonus, you’ll get a free transfer onto the northbound East River Ferry at Pier 11 – sail from Red Hook to midtown – all for free! *applause*
Photo: ©Mitch Waxman / NewtownPentacle.com
From NYCEDC:
“Hurricane Sandy hit the Red Hook community hard, and that’s why we’re making it easier than ever for New Yorkers to get to small businesses in the area in order to help the community continue to recover. By expanding the already successful free IKEA ferry to another stop in the heart of Red Hook, and by connecting it to the East River Ferry that is celebrating its two millionth ride this week, the free Red Hook summer ferry will help boost the local economy. I look forward to the Red Hook Ferry’s opening this Memorial Day and encourage all New Yorkers to try it.” – Mayor Bloomberg
Photo: ©Mitch Waxman / NewtownPentacle.com
Two boats will run as part of the Red Hook Ferry, traveling between Pier 11, the Van Brunt Street landing and the IKEA landing. More details:
- Service will run from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day Weekend (Saturday, May 25th) through Labor Day Weekend, including the Mondays of Memorial Day and Labor Day (Monday, September 2nd).
- Each landing will be served every 25 minutes, improving upon the current frequency which is approximately 40 minutes.
- Free transfers will be provided northbound on the East River Ferry at Pier 11, connecting riders from Red Hook to Midtown Manhattan.
Photo: ©Mitch Waxman / NewtownPentacle.com
The Red Hook Summer Ferry is the result of a partnership between New York Water Taxi; Billybey Ferry Company, which operates the East River Ferry; Fairway Market; IKEA; and the O’Connell Organization, which owns the pier at which the Red Hook Ferry will operate. All of the City’s partners are working to make the public aware of the new service to encourage ridership.
The Red Hook Summer Ferry expanded service will provide Red Hook businesses with additional, much-needed foot traffic and economic activity, as well as provide an additional weekend transit option for local residents to an area which is presently underserved by public transportation options. Read more here…
by Mai Armstrong for Working Harbor Committee
Last October, Super storm Sandy swept through our neighborhoods flooding reaching far beyond the anticipated 100-year flood maps.
Photo: ©Mitch Waxman / NewtownPentacle.com
Post-Sandy, Working Harbor Committee has designed a new series of tours that focus on potential ideas and solutions from government agencies, private industry, think tanks and universities and experts from a variety of disciplines.
On Tuesday 21 May, we launch our inaugural Beyond Sandy Hidden Harbor Tour® that will cruise our harbor from Hoboken to the Verrazano Bridge and includes the Brooklyn waterfront, Staten Island’s Kill Van Kull, New Jersey, Liberty & Ellis Islands and more.
High Seas on the Inner Harbor: From Wall Street to Snug Harbor
*Click for Tickets*
Tuesday – 21 May: High Seas on the Inner Harbor:
From Wall Street to Snug Harbor
Our expert speakers will discuss proposals for massive sea gates and beach dunes to hold back surge waters. Wetlands restoration and oyster reefs could help to soften the hard edges of our shorelines to combat sea-level rise. Learn what zone modifications are being implemented for flood resistance and what methods are being devised for better clean-up of contaminants in a flood.
Special Guest Speakers:
Photo: Via Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance
Lucy Ambrosino
Manager of Outreach for the Port Commerce Department of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
Photo: Via PhilipOrton.com
Philip Orton
Research Scientist, Stevens Institute of Technology
Photo: Via CoroNY
Jill Eisenhard
Founder & Executive Director of the Red Hook Initiative
by Mai Armstrong for Working Harbor Committee
Photo: ©Mitch Waxman / NewtownPentacle.com
I’m sorry to announce that we have to postpone the May 26 Newtown Creek boat tour. Despite our best laid plans, the NYC DOT announced they will be painting the Greenpoint Avenue Bridge over the next 4 months. What this means to us is, at various (unscheduled) times, the bridge could be locked in the closed position for up to 6 days at a time.
Photo: ©Mitch Waxman / NewtownPentacle.com
From federalregister.gov: The Commander, First Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the Greenpoint Avenue Bridge across Newtown Creek, mile 1.3, at New York City, New York. The deviation is necessary to facilitate bridge painting operations. Under this temporary deviation, the bridge may remain in the closed position for various times up to six days at a time during a four-month period.
Photo: ©Mitch Waxman / NewtownPentacle.com
Working Harbor Committee’s Captain John Doswell, together with Mitch Waxman, after much calculation and debate over vessel draft and tides, came to the mutual decision to reschedule the trip for the Fall, when the three-hour tour is not apt to be stopped in its tracks barely 30 minutes into the exploration.
Ticket holders should have already received an email from Captain John and refunds are on their way.
Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience and look for our rescheduled Newtown Creek boat exploration to take place in the Fall.
by Mai Armstrong for Working Harbor Committee
Photo: ©Mitch Waxman / NewtownPentacle.com
Working Harbor Committee’s Official photographer Mitch Waxman caught wind of a special happening on the harbor last week. The Caddell Dry Dock and Repair Co. would be moving one of their dry docks down the East River to their operation on Staten Island’s Kill Van Kull.
He grabbed his rig and headed for the waterfront to capture the event for posterity.
Photo: ©Mitch Waxman / NewtownPentacle.com
From NewtownPentacle.com: The Doris Moran and the James Turecamo- towing a floating dry dock past midtown. The Caddell company’s gargantuan… dare I say cyclopean… equipment is an amazing maritime structure. A floating dry dock will submerge itself, whereupon a boat will be floated into position over it, and the structure will rise up and capture the vessel. The dry dock will fully resurface and lift the ship into the air, allowing repairs and maintenance to be performed.
Photo: ©Mitch Waxman / NewtownPentacle.com
Caddell Dry Dock and Repair Co. was founded in 1903 and initially operated out of Erie Basin in Red Hook section of Brooklyn. It relocated to the Kill Van Kull in 1916 where it has stood in continuous operation for almost a hundred years.
by Mai Armstrong for Working Harbor Committee
I’d like to wish all Mom’s everywhere a Happy Mother’s Day! Special shout-out to my mother – thank you for your love and support Mom!
Please enjoy this found historic footage from 1903 of the East River shoreline and the lower piers of Manhattan via gallopingalligator.
a
by Mai Armstrong for Working Harbor Committee
Photo: ©John Skelson
Norwegian Breakaway, one of the largest cruise ships ever built sailed into New York harbor this week amid much fanfare and celebration.
From USA Today: New York’s high-kicking Rockettes served as godmothers for the 4,028-passenger Norwegian Breakaway — the latest from Norwegian Cruise Line — at the hour-and-a-half-long event. It took place as the vessel was docked at the city’s Pier 88.
Video of her coming into port via Port Fever
a
“We bless this ship and all who sail on her,” a dozen members of the Rockettes said in unison from a stage before cutting a yellow ribbon to trigger the smashing of a bottle against the vessel’s hull.
Photo: ©John Skelson
Billed as the largest cruise ship ever based year-round in New York, the 146,600-ton Breakaway features a distinct New York flavor that includes Broadway shows such as the ’80s rock musical Rock of Ages, restaurants by New York chef Geoffrey Zakarian and an outdoor hot dog stand by New York’s Sabrett. New York artist Peter Max designed a giant, New York-themed mural for its hull.
by Mai Armstrong for Working Harbor Committee
AP Photo via The Telegraph
Last October, we were hit hard by Super Storm Sandy, which affected many vulnerable spots all around the harbor. Working Harbor Committee ahas developed a new series of narrated Hidden Harbor Tours® that focus on climate change and protective measures from sea-level rise being discussed by government, private institutions and citizens.
Presenting Beyond Sandy, Keeping The Conversation Alive- a series of special Hidden Harbor Tours® exploring the many issues and plans arising from Super Storm Sandy, from the Working Harbor Committee. Select expert speakers from government agencies, private industry, think tanks and universities, will discuss ideas like massive sea gates, building beach dunes, wetlands restoration, modification of flood zones, re-imagining our infrastructure, updated flood mapping and much more.
Tour 1
- May 21, June 18 , July 16, August 6, September 3
Tour 1: High Seas on the Inner Harbor: From Wall Street to Snug Harbor
This tour is from the Verrazano Bridge to Hoboken, including Brooklyn, Staten Island, New Jersey, The Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island. See where giant sea gates are proposed.
Tour 2
- May 28, June 25, July 23, August 20, September 17
Tour 2 – Fire, Floods and Floating Containers: East River – Hell Gate to Governors Island
This tour traverses the East River from Queens to Governors Island, including the East Side of Manhattan, Newtown Creek & Brooklyn Navy Yard. See the site of the giant electric sub-station explosion.
Tour 3: Tuesday – 4 June
- June 4, July 2, July 30, August 27, September 24
Tour 3 – Protecting Our Ports: From Red Hook to Newark Bay
How the working harbor fared & helped. This tour traverses Kill van Kull to Newark Bay, including container terminals, oil docks, tug yards, & rail yards. Learn how close we came to a goods delivery crisis.
From PRWEB: Starting May 21, 2013 through September, every Tuesday, tri-state area residents and visitors are in for a true adventure this summer as they embark and enjoy Hidden Harbor Tours® aboard the luxury yacht Zephyr, and are taken behind the scenes to see the inner workings of the bustling New York Harbor. New for the 2013 summer season is the tour series: “Beyond Sandy, Keeping The Conversation Alive” featuring three different areas of interest each week with noted speakers and charities onboard (see website for full list). The exciting and educational tours are presented by the Working Harbor Committee (non-profit) in partnership with the New York Water Taxi/Circle Line Downtown.Tuesday sailings depart at 6:30pm from Pier 16 South Street Seaport, New York, New York (Fulton Street and South Street).
Photo: ©Mitch Waxman / NewtownPentacle.com
“Beyond Sandy” tours provide three themed sailings as follows:
- Tour 1: High Seas on the Inner Harbor: From Wall Street to Snug Harbor;
- Tour 2: Fire, Floods and Floating Containers: East River – Hell Gate to Governors Island;
- Tour 3: Protecting Our Ports: From Red Hook to Newark Bay.
Additionally, Hidden Harbor Tours will feature its popular Newark Bay Tour and North River Tour on select Tuesday sailings as well. Pricing: Adults $39, Seniors $32, Children ages 3-12 $25, Under age 3 are free. Ticket information and full tour schedule visit: https://www.circlelinedowntown.com/tours/hidden-harbors, 212-742-1969 by phone or http://www.workingharbor.org. Zephyr, a luxury yacht, features two fully enclosed decks, plus an open-air roof deck – all decks boast panoramic views. A portion of the ticket price goes to the Working Harbor Committee to support its programming.
Featured Speakers: Captain John Doswell, Working Harbor Committee; Chris Ward, Executive Vice President, Dragados USA; formerly with The Port Authority New York & New Jersey; Helena Durst, President, New York Water Taxi; Lucy Ambrosino, Outreach Manager of Port Commerce, The Port Authority New York & New Jersey; Dr. Philip Orton, legendary research scientist, Stevens Institute of Technology, New Jersey; and Jill Eisenhard, Executive Director, Red Hook Initiative. Read more here…
by Mai Armstrong for Working Harbor Committee
The City plans to demolish the sludge storage tank on Commercial and Dupont Streets in Greenpoint, near the mouth of Newtown Creek. The DEP is in the process of constructing a new loading dock next to the Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant to give their sludge vessels direct access to the plant. Dredging will have to take place in Newtown Creek and Whale Creek to depths ranging from 9 feet to 13 feet.
“East River Sludge Loading Facility” – NYC DEP Presentation, East River Sludge Storage Tank Removal. Via GWAPP
From The Brooklyn Paper: The plan is to dredge as deep as nine feet in some spots of the creek between the East River and Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant at Provost Street near Greenpoint Avenue, and as deep as 13 feet in Whale Creek, an inlet just past the Pulaski Bridge that will give boats direct access to the plant. There, the city will build a new loading dock and two new vessels to hold the nasty fluid. Those depths will allow the boats to travel beneath drawbridge during low tide without having to raise it.
Photo: ©Mitch Waxman/NewtownPentacle.com
And even though the Newtown Creek is a federal Superfund site that needs a serious clean-up, the city claims that the sediment is scoops from its banks is not toxic according to sediment sampling the city ordered in 2009.
Some Creek advocates agreed that work is necessary, but are still worried about what will happen with the polluted silt that is brought up. “Any kind of dredging is a concern,” said Kate Zidar, executive director of the Newtown Creek Alliance. “If the sediment has high levels of contamination, we need to dispose of them appropriately.”
But city officials said the dredging would not adversely affect the environment because shovels wouldn’t go too deep.
Photo: ©Mitch Waxman/NewtownPentacle.com
“Everyone is concerned, because this is a Superfund site,” said Christine Holowacz, a spokeswoman for the city-run plant. “But they’re not going to go very far down.” Holowacz said more testing is needed to determine how the sediment will be disposed.
The move will allow the city to tear down a massive concrete sludge tank that looms over prime East River parkland at DuPont and Commercial streets. For years, wastewater sludge has poured from the plant through a pipe under several blocks of Greenpoint in to the tank…
Photo: ©Mitch Waxman/NewtownPentacle.com
…The dredging is tentatively slated for either spring or fall of 2013 — there is a moratorium on dredging in the creek during the summer — and the sludge tank on the East River should be demolished sometime in the first part of 2014. The dredging work could go on 24 hours a day, according to the city.
See the creek before the landscape changes on our upcoming tour. Hidden Harbor Tours®: Newtown Creek tour with Mitch Waxman.
Join us on Sunday 26 May, at 10 a.m. (sharp) for a three hour tour of the Newtown Creek on a comfortatble NY Water Taxi leaving from Pier 17 South Street Seaport.
Tickets $59. Limited seating available, get your tickets today.
by Mai Armstrong for Working Harbor Committee
