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September 2010

Wednesday, September 1, 2010 - 6:15pm

2-Hour Harbor Tour aboard charter boat “American Princess”
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
6:15 P.M. departure from South Street Seaport, Manhattan
Ticket Price $50.00

Sponsored by American Princess Cruises

Tour Chairman: George Bulow, Transportation Historian
Guest Narrator: Robert Olmsted, Chairman of the Heritage Committee, New York Chapter, American Society of Civil Engineers

Brooklyn Bridge 1883
Manhattan Bridge 1909
Williamsburg Bridge 1903
Queensboro Bridge 1909
Roosevelt Island Bridge 1955
Triborough Bridge 1936
East River Arch Bridge 1917

Visit Governors Island! Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday through October 10th

Friday, September 3, 2010 - 10:00am

Website for information:
http://www.govisland.com/html/home/home.shtml

Governors Island is open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through October 10. Enjoy more than five miles of car-free biking, relax in a hammock, play a free round of artist-designed miniature golf, see art exhibits, listen to concerts and much more. There are special events planned for every open day.

Bronx River Alliance: Bronx River Ramble (Walk)

Saturday, September 4, 2010 - 9:30am

Bronx River Alliance Website:
http://www.bronxriver.org/?pg=content&p=calendarandnews&m1=54&month=09&y...

September 04, 2010 (9:30 am)
Bronx River Ramble
For location please contact the Bronx River Alliance

Saturday, September 4
Bronx River Ramble
Walk through time and experience the beauty of the Bronx River as you learn about the river’s history and ecology. A different walk each month.

Most events require registration, and others a small fee. Please visit www.bronxriver.org or call 718.430.4665 for additional details or to register.

Visit Governors Island! Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday through October 10th

Saturday, September 4, 2010 - 10:00am

Website for information:
http://www.govisland.com/html/home/home.shtml

Free Kayaking at Brooklyn Bridge Park

Saturday, September 4, 2010 - 11:00am - 3:00pm

Website for more information:
http://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/go/programs-/-events/kayaking-and-comm...

Get out on the water for kayaking and community rowing with the Gowanus Dredgers and the Village Community Boathouse at Main Street and the newly opened Pier 1! Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present.

Visit Governors Island! Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday through October 10th

Sunday, September 5, 2010 - 10:00am

Website for information:
http://www.govisland.com/html/home/home.shtml

The 2010 Great North River Tugboat Race & Competition

Sunday, September 5, 2010 - 10:00am

Website:
http://workingharbor.com/

The 2010 Great North River Tugboat Race & Competition
Brought to you by the
Working Harbor Committee
with Circle Line 42

Circle Line 42 Spectator Boat - Only $30
Pier 84 Hudson River (44th St.)

Best viewing will be on the Circle Line 42 boat as we follow the tug boats up the Hudson River to the starting line and then back down to the finish line at Pier 84!
For Tickets go to Working Harbor Website

Free viewing on Pier 84 and Pier 86.

Free Kayaking at Brooklyn Bridge Park

Sunday, September 5, 2010 - 11:00am - 3:00pm

Website for more information:
http://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/go/programs-/-events/kayaking-and-comm...

HAPPY LABOR DAY

Monday, September 6, 2010 (All day)

Free Kayaking at Brooklyn Bridge Park

Monday, September 6, 2010 - 11:00am - 3:00pm

Website for more information:
http://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/go/programs-/-events/kayaking-and-comm...