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New Park Planned for Jamaica Bay Shoreline

Friday, January 29, 2010 - 10:42am

The Port Authority's Hudson-Raritan Estuary Program partners with Trust for Public Land to acquire 500 feet of shoreline for public access

At the end of December, the Trust for Public Land announced that a new waterfront park will be created at Beach 88th Street in Queens. Part of Jamaica Bay, the 1.26-acre site was originally slated for housing development. Purchased with financial assistance from the Port of New York and New Jersey's Hudson-Raritan Estuary Program, the new park is expected to host activities such as fishing, picnicking, and launching human-powered boats.

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Calendar of Events

Riverkeeper: 1st annual Masquerade Ball

Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 8:00pm

Location:

Website: http://www.riverkeeper.org/news-events/events/

Where: Angel Orensanz Foundation, 172 Norfolk Street (at Houston St). Manhattan

Riverkeeper presents Revelry - the 1st annual Masquerade Ball, a spectacular evening masquerade extravaganza of decadence and revelry which will take place on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at the historic Angel Orensanz Foundation.

Celebrate Mardi Gras, Valentine’s Day and life while dancing the night away and enjoying New Orleans cuisine and libations

Please go into the Riverkeeper website to purchase tickets or to receive additional information.

Solar One Present with PowerUp NY Energy Efficiency Seminar

Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 1:00pm

Location:

Website: http://solar1.org/2009/12/10/powerup-ny-energy-efficiency-seminar/

Riverkeeper presents Mischief Night - Save the date

Tuesday, February 16, 2010 (All day)

Location:

Website: http://www.riverkeeper.org/news-events/events/rvk-events/riverkeeper-pre...
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SAVE THE DATE…Riverkeeper presents Mischief Night, a spectacular evening masquerade extravaganza of drama and decadence which will take place on February 16, 2010. Check back for more details on this event.

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Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge: Black Skimmer Recovery Plan

Wednesday, February 24, 2010 - 2:00pm

Location:

New York State Dept. of Env. Conservation is pleased to announce a stakeholder meeting for the Black Skimmer Recovery Plan.

Location: Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Feb 24th, from 2-4PM

Meeting will inform concerned stakeholders of the ecological status of black skimmer in NY State and the process for developing the recovery plan.
Local & expert stakehodlers on black skimmer ecology will be encouraged to additionally participate on the Black Skimmer Recovery Team.

Spring 2010 Gala Award Reception for the Working Harbor Committee

Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 6:00pm

Location:

Working Harbor Committee Website for more information: http://workingharbor.com/

Gala Honoring:
Capt. Timothy Ferrie, President of the Marine Society of the City of New York.
Capt. Ferrie will be honored for his leadership as President of the Marine Society of the City of New York and for his commitment to maritime educational programs for NYC youth.