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October | 2009 | Going Coastal
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Archive for October, 2009. Charting a new course. ABOARD THE JOHN J. HARVEY IN NEW YORK HARBOR – Up on deck, a group of inner-city kids – most have never before been on the Hudson River – squeal in delight, getting drenched by water. (more…). October 22, 2009 at 3:22 pm. A Battery Park Bargain. October 22, 2009 at 3:18 pm. Future Dangers for a Maritime City. October 22, 2009 at 3:14 pm. Historic ship in Oyster Bay sold to Boston group. October 22, 2009 at 3:09 pm. October 20, 2009 at 7:29 pm. US Sen....
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Coney Island will be alive with new rides this summer | Going Coastal
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Coney Island will be alive with new rides this summer. January 21, 2010 at 7:43 pm. Zamperla USA, which operates Victorian Gardens, the popular kiddie park at Wollman Rink in Central Park, has won the bid to set up shop on a 7-acre chunk of land that includes the site of the now-shuttered Astroland. The company is keeping mum on what it plans to bring in, but some of the flashiest attractions it makes include:. The Vertical Swing – a high-speed swing ride 125 feet up in the air. Zamperla could control th...
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From Trash to Trophies: A New Golf Course Grows in the Bronx | Going Coastal
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From Trash to Trophies: A New Golf Course Grows in the Bronx. February 11, 2010 at 7:59 pm. As part of last fall’s PGA Tour FedEx Playoffs, the Barclays Classic was contested at Liberty National Golf Club in New Jersey amid great fanfare. Television coverage kept panning to the spectacular views of the New York skyline and also covered the conversion of the former industrial waste site to tournament golf venue. There was a prior attempt at building the course with private developer money. That projec...
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July | 2009 | Going Coastal
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Archive for July, 2009. Vinland Map of America no forgery. The 15th century Vinland Map, the first known map to show part of America before explorer Christopher Columbus landed on the continent, is almost certainly genuine, (more…). July 25, 2009 at 11:05 pm. Empire State Development Corp. to Extend Yonkers-Manhattan Commuter Ferry Service. July 25, 2009 at 11:02 pm. Archaeologists find graveyard of sunken Roman ships. July 25, 2009 at 10:58 pm. Raretan Bay a Superfund Site. July 25, 2009 at 10:55 pm.
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Clash Over Plans for a Brooklyn Park | Going Coastal
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Clash Over Plans for a Brooklyn Park. February 11, 2010 at 8:08 pm. The way Marty Markowitz sees it, the rundown nine-acre park where Coney Island and Brighton Beach meet is ripe for a sparkling transformation. Residents fear a planned 5,000-seat amphitheater would draw too many visitors and change the quiet character of the park. (NY Times). Entry filed under: Brooklyn. Tags: Asser Levy Park. From Trash to Trophies: A New Golf Course Grows in the Bronx. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Enter your comment here.
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December | 2009 | Going Coastal
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Archive for December, 2009. Federal dollars flowing into Fort Hamilton. The federal defense-spending bill that passed Congress earlier this month contains good news for Fort Hamilton. (more…). December 30, 2009 at 6:50 pm. Frigid tradition of Coney Island Polar Bear Club takes breath away. It sounds crazy, but these guys say the best beach weather on Coney Island comes in January. (more…). December 30, 2009 at 6:45 pm. No ‘Coney Island Center’ without environmental study. December 30, 2009 at 6:40 pm.
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February | 2010 | Going Coastal
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Archive for February, 2010. The US. Coast Guard is an odd duck, a multi-mission maritime agency that is both a military and a law enforcement service. It saves far more lives than it takes — about one million since its founding 220 years ago. February 11, 2010 at 8:18 pm. Clash Over Plans for a Brooklyn Park. The way Marty Markowitz sees it, the rundown nine-acre park where Coney Island and Brighton Beach meet is ripe for a sparkling transformation. February 11, 2010 at 8:08 pm. Despite recent reports th...
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EPA notes higher PCB levels in Hudson dredging | Going Coastal
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EPA notes higher PCB levels in Hudson dredging. January 21, 2010 at 7:59 pm. Federal environmental officials say they believe the amount of contaminated sediment that will need to be dredged from the Hudson River will be “significantly higher” than initially expected. Dredge crews hired by Fairfield, Conn.-based General Electric last year found greater concentrations of PCBs than expected. In the draft report released Thursday, the EPA suggested reassessing the depth of contamination. Connecting People t...
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January | 2010 | Going Coastal
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Archive for January, 2010. EPA notes higher PCB levels in Hudson dredging. Federal environmental officials say they believe the amount of contaminated sediment that will need to be dredged from the Hudson River will be “significantly higher” than initially expected. (more…). January 21, 2010 at 7:59 pm. Coney Island will be alive with new rides this summer. January 21, 2010 at 7:43 pm. January 21, 2010 at 7:42 pm. Developer face lawsuit charging they reneged on contract to buy land along Gowanus Canal.
