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Public Testimony and Statements

2026

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September 30, 2026
Waterfront Alliance Testimony for New York City Council Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts RE: Coastal Resilience
July 23, 2026
Waterfront Alliance Public Comments on FiDi FORGE Draft Integrated Interim Report
July 13, 2026
Waterfront Alliance Testimony for New York City Commission on Government Efficiency (COGE) Hearing RE: Streamlining Waterfront Permitting
May 20, 2026
Waterfront Alliance Memo in Support of Zero-Emission Ferries
May 12, 2026
Waterfront Alliance Statement on FY27 Executive Budget Investments in Climate Resilience
May 11, 2026
Waterfront Alliance Memo in Support of Expanding C-PACE Program to Include Resiliency Retrofits
March 31, 2026
Waterfront Alliance’s Testimony Re: Brooklyn Marine Terminal (BMT) Vision Plan – CEQR Draft Scope of Work
March 24, 2026
Sign-On Letter to Rescind EPA’s Reduction in Force (RIF)
March 24, 2026
Waterfront Alliance Comments to the 2026 Offshore Wind Predevelopment Support Program Request for Information (RFI) OSWRFI26-1
March 19, 2026
Public Testimony for the New York City Council Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts Preliminary Budgetary Hearing
February 17, 2026
Public Comments on USCG Temporary Anchorage Ground Suspension for Sail 4th 250
January 12, 2026
Waterfront Alliance Urges Immediate Action to Save Empire Wind

2025

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2024

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2023

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2022

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December 8, 2022
New Jersey State Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee and Special Committee on Infrastructure and Natural Resources Testimony in Support of Flood Risk Disclosure
August 16, 2022
City Council Oversight Hearing on Sinkholes, Flooding and Heatwaves: Infrastructure Challenges in the Face of Extreme Weather
April 11, 2022
Public Testimony RE: Storm Oversight and Int. 0076
March 25, 2022
Committee on Environmental Protection: Preliminary Budget Hearing
March 22, 2022
Re: City Council Committee on Parks Budget Hearing
March 21, 2022
Re: The Role of Climate Resilience and Maritime in the City’s Workforce Development Plans
February 17, 2022
Memorandum in Support of Assembly Bill 7876
January 27, 2022
RE: Comments in response to the Request for Information on the National Flood Insurance Program’s Floodplain Management Standards for Land Management and Use
January 25, 2022
Statement Regarding H.R. 4677, the New York-New Jersey Watershed Protection Act

2021

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December 22, 2021
Re: Climate Resiliency Priorities for New York State in 2022
December 17, 2021
Memo to Mayor-elect Adams on Climate Resilience Strategies and Priorities
October 15, 2021
Re: recommendations for non-federal sponsor requests of the US Army Corps of Engineers in continuation of the NY-NJ Harbor and Tributaries Study
September 14, 2021
Oversight Hearing Testimoniy: City and MTA Resiliency Efforts and Preparation for Storms
June 11, 2021
Waterfront Alliance and the Rise to Resilience Coalition NYC Comprehensive Waterfront Plan Comments
March 8, 2021
Waterfront Alliance Testimony at the City Council Environmental Protection Committee Budget Hearing
March 2, 2021
Environmental Coalition Letter Calling for “A Greener NYC” Initiative City Council funding
February 23, 2021
Testimony in support of NYC Intro 2186 with amendments, A Local Law that would require a comprehensive long-term plan
February 3, 2021
Testimony to the City Planning Commission on Governors Island
January 25, 2021
Testimony to City Council Hearing Committee on Resiliency and Waterfronts
January 20, 2021
Letter regarding bulkhead restoration at Vernon Boulevard, Queens NY
January 5, 2021
Testimony for the Landmarks Preservation Commission Hearing

2020

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December 18, 2020
Letter Re: Vaccination Priority and Essential Worker Status for the Port and Maritime Industry
December 8, 2020
Support for Passage of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020
November 24, 2020
City Council Committee on Environmental Protection Oversight: Offshore Wind Hearing
November 19, 2020
Letter Re: Formal Hearing on the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)
November 10, 2020
New York City Council Hearing Re: FEMA, Flood Insurance and Resiliency along the Waterfront
October 29, 2020
New York City Council Hearing Re: Oversight – 8th Anniversary of Superstorm Sandy
October 22, 2020
City Council Committee on Parks Oversight Hearing on October 22, 2020
October 8, 2020
New Jersey State Assembly Hearing Testimony on October 8, 2020
October 1, 2020
Letter Regarding Flood Resiliency and Taxpayer Savings Act of 2020
August 12, 2020
Letter regarding the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 Resilience Priorities Updated
May 1, 2020
Letter regarding the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 Resilience Priorities
April 29, 2020
Letter Regarding Maritime Port Recovery and Working Waterfronts
April 28, 2020
Letter: Special consideration for recreational pressures on waterfront parks and beaches during the warmer months
February 27, 2020
Statement: Waterfront Alliance and 40+ organizations call for reinstating funding and fixing critical resilience planning
February 27, 2020
Memo–Request for Action on Flood Resilience
February 26, 2020
Letter of Support for Increased Investment in Climate Resilience
February 25, 2020
Statement re: halting of federal funding for critical US Army Corps of Engineers’ study and evaluation of coastal resilience measures
January 17, 2020
Comments on Citywide and East River/Open Waters LTCP Recommended Plan Meeting
January 6, 2020
Letter of Support for Increased Investment In Climate Resilience

2019

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November 22, 2019
Letter to the House Select Committee, Re: Select Committee on the Climate Crises Request for Information
October 29, 2019
Public Testimony New York City Council, Committee on Resiliency and Waterfronts and Committee on Environmental Protection, Re: Oversight—7th Anniversary of Superstorm Sandy
October 21, 2019
Memo of Support–Intro 1620
October 3, 2019
Public Testimony New York City Council, Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions, Re: Re: ULURP East Side Coastal Resiliency
September 6, 2019
Statement regarding the Living Shorelines Act
August 30, 2019
Statement regarding the Climate Stewardship Act of 2019
August 15, 2019
Recommendations for New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
July 30, 2019
Reauthorization and reform of FEMA and the NFIP
June 6, 2019
LaGuardia Airport Access Improvement Project/Scoping Meeting Comments
May 17, 2019
NYS ASSEMBLY STANDING COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
May 9, 2019
New York City Council, Charter Revision Commission Hearing on Land Use, Re: Equitable engagement in land use decision-making
May 2, 2019
Statement Re: New York-New Jersey Harbor and Tributaries Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study Interim Report
April 17, 2019
New York City Council Hearing Re: Office of the Waterfront legislation (Intro-0982) & Ferry Operations legislation (Intro-1512)
February 14, 2019
NYS Senate Environmental Conservation Committee
January 23, 2019
New York City Council, Committee on Economic Development Re: Oversight–Brooklyn Navy Yard Expansion Plans
January 23, 2019
New York City Council, Committee on Parks and Recreation and Committee on Environmental Protection Re: Oversight–The Status of the East Side Coastal Resiliency Project

2018

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2017

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2016

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2015

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December 14, 2015
OneNYC—Review of the City’s Resiliency and Sustainability Plans
December 3, 2015
New York City Council Committee on Parks Oversight Hearing: Parks Without Borders
November 17, 2015
Comments on Flushing West Rezoning Proposal, Draft Scope of Work for Environmental Impact Statement (CEQR No. 16DCP045Q)
November 12, 2015
Next Stop: Exploring Methods of Connecting Transportation Deserts
October 22, 2015
Two Years After the SIRR Report: The State of Coastal Storm Resiliency in the City
October 15, 2015
Rebuild by Design – Hudson River Project Comments on Environmental Impact Statement Draft Scoping Document
October 15, 2015
Citywide Ferry Service, Draft Environmental Impact Statement, Comments on Draft Scope of Work
October 13, 2015
Update on the Development of Governors Island
September 22, 2015
New York City Council Oversight Hearing on Citywide Ferry Service
September 17, 2015
Public Hearing on Manhattan Traffic Congestion
August 4, 2015
Modification to the Modified General Project Plan for the Brooklyn Bridge Park Civic and Land Use Improvement Project
May 4, 2015
Resolution Calling on Congress to Pass, and the President to Sign, the GROW AMERICA Act—New York City Council Committee on Transportation
April 1, 2015
Resolution Regarding Port Ambrose Liquefied Natural Gas Terminal—New York City Council Committee on Environmental Protection and Committee on Waterfronts
February 27, 2015
Examining the Use of Mitigation Banking for Waterfront Restoration—New York City Council Committees on Waterfronts and Economic Development
January 13, 2015
Use of Biodiesel Fuel in City Ferry Fleet and DEP Marine Vessels—New York City Council Committee on Environmental Protection

2014

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2013

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2012

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2011

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December 16, 2011
The Future of the South Street Seaport Museum—New York City Council Committees on Cultural Affairs and Lower Manhattan Redevelopment
December 16, 2011
Climate Change Impacts and Mitigation Measures—New York City Council Committee on Environmental Protection
November 16, 2011
Marina Rule Changes—New York City Department of Parks and Recreation
September 20, 2011
East River Greenway—East Side Open Space Public Forum
September 19, 2011
North River Wastewater Treatment Plant Fire
April 29, 2011
Keeping the NYC Waterfront Clean—New York City Committees on Waterfronts and Sanitation
April 15, 2011
Modification of Consent Order, GATX Terminals Corporation—New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
March 8, 2011
Dredge Materials Management—New York City Council Committee on Waterfronts
February 17, 2011
Four Sparrows Retail Center in Mill Basin—New York City Economic Development Corporation

2010

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December 17, 2010
Governors Island Oversight
December 9, 2010
Brooklyn Bridge Park Housing Alternatives
December 9, 2010
India and Java Street Piers
October 28, 2010
Clean Truck Program
August 9, 2010
Green Ports Initiative
April 30, 2010
Boating Safety Rules
April 28, 2010
Redevelopment of the Brooklyn Domino Sugar Site
February 24, 2010
Illegal Dumping

2009

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December 18, 2009
Invasive Species
November 24, 2009
Recreational Boating Access
October 22, 2009
Waterfront Permitting Process
September 29, 2009
Processed Dredge Material Reclassification
June 2, 2009
Modernizing New York Waterfront Infrastructure
April 3, 2009
Governors Island
March 4, 2009
Waterfront Zoning Text Amendment
January 26, 2009
Bronx Kill Recreational Boating Access
January 22, 2009
Comprehensive Wetlands Protection Policy

2008

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December 16, 2008
Abandoned Boats
November 25, 2008
Waterfront Management Advisory Board
October 27, 2008
Affordable Dredging
October 24, 2008
Development Plan for Hunters Point
October 21, 2008
Redevelopment of Seaport
September 25, 2008
Legislation for a Mandatory Comprehensive Waterfront Plan
June 26, 2008
Developing and Maintaining New York City’s Waterfront Infrastructure
May 6, 2008
Infrastructure and Emergency Preparedness

2007

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December 13, 2007
Cruise Terminal and Expanded Access
October 25, 2007
Congestion Pricing
October 3, 2007
Fishing in New York Harbor

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