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June 2010

Fleet Week Events May 26 (Ships arrive) to June 2nd (Ships depart)

Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - 8:30am - Wednesday, June 2, 2010 - 7:00pm

Website for Fleet Week information:
http://www.newyorkled.com/nyc_events_Fleet_Week.htm

Activities and times will vary from day to day. Refer to the website for schedules.

Note: This information provided by courtesy of newyorkled.com

Fleet Week is a week long celebration of the U.S. Navy hosted by the City of New York. During Fleet Week, approximately 15 U.S. Navy and foreign warships, as well as U.S. Coast guard Vessels, anchor in and around the city. The public is invited to tour some of the ships, as well as view military demonstrations and crew competitions.

Free Seminar: Influence of Storms on Sediment Transport in the Hudson River Estuary

Tuesday, June 1, 2010 - 10:30am

Website: http://www.hudsonriver.org/download/TuesSemSpring10.pdf

Hudson River Foundation free Seminar:
'The Influence of Storms on Sediment Transport in the Hudson River Estuary'

A seminar series on scientific issues related to the environmental quality & resource management of the Harbor Estuary

Chaired: David Ralston & W. Rockwell Geyer, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Location:
Hudson River Foundation
17 Battery Place, Suite 915. Manhattan

Seating capacity is limited. Please call or e-mail in advance
RSVP: 212-483-7667. or info@hudsonriver.org

NYC Charter Revision Public Issue Forums - (Read dates/subjects below)

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 - 6:00pm

A Message from the NYC Charter Revision Commission

IMPORTANT: New York City Comprehensive Waterfront Plan - Vision 2020. PUBLIC WORKSHOPS

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 - 6:00pm

More information about these workshops and Vision 2020: The New York City Comprehensive Waterfront Plan is on:
Website: www.nyc.gov/waterfront

GET INVOLVED!
Come join the Department of City Planning for a public visioning workshop on your Borough’s waterfront.

They want to hear your suggestions for how to improve your waterfront. The Department of City Planning will be hosting six upcoming workshops to talk about specific opportunities in each borough:

Public information day meeting for Hudson-Raritan Estuary: Comprehensive Restoration Plan

Thursday, June 3, 2010 - 3:30pm

Website:
http://www.harborestuary.org/pdf/HRE-RestorationPlanMtgs10.pdf

The New York District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the New York / New Jersey Harbor Estuary Program (HEP), has developed a Comprehensive Restoration Plan (Plan) to restore the Hudson-Raritan ecosystem.

Current dates of meetings:

May 20, 2010
Jamaica Bay Planning Region
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Cross Bay Boulevard
Queens, NY Tel: 718-318-4340
Day Session: 3:00-5:00 PM Eve Session: 6:00-8:00PM

June 3, 2010

Brooklyn Bridge Conservancy: Sunset Swing at Brooklyn Bridge Park

Thursday, June 3, 2010 - 6:00pm

Website for more information:
http://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/index.cfm?objectid=BAD0DFA7-FF7C-D738-...

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Party of the Year Returns Thursday, June 3!
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NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR: PIER 1.
ENTER AT FURMAN AND OLD FULTON STREETS.
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Get ready for SUNSET SWING -- this year on the Pier 1 section of Brooklyn Bridge Park! Come celebrate the opening of Pier 1 and help kick-off a summer of fun on the waterfront.

Public information eve. meeting for Hudson-Raritan Estuary: Comprehensive Restoration Plan

Thursday, June 3, 2010 - 6:30pm

Website:
http://www.harborestuary.org/pdf/HRE-RestorationPlanMtgs10.pdf

Current dates of meetings:

May 20, 2010
Jamaica Bay Planning Region
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Cross Bay Boulevard
Queens, NY Tel: 718-318-4340
Day Session: 3:00-5:00 PM Eve Session: 6:00-8:00PM

June 3, 2010

Blessing of the Fleet

Friday, June 4, 2010 - 6:30pm

Website: https://www.nyharborsailing.com/

Friday, June 4, 2010 - 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

All vessels in New York Harbor are invited to participate in the "Blessing of the Fleet." This will take place on Friday, June 4 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The blessings will be conducted in the Hudson River off Battery Park City in Lower Manhattan.

A Blessing of the Fleet is a maritime tradition practiced around the world. New York Harbor's blessing is open to all vessels including powerboats, sailboats, ferries, tugs, human paddle boats and others.

Row New York: Adult Learn-to-Row at Meadow Lake/Corona Park, Queens

Saturday, June 5, 2010 - 9:30am - 11:30am

Website:
a. Row New York: http://www.rownewyork.org/
b. Adult Learn to Row with Row New York:
http://www.rownewyork.org/learn-to-row.html

ADULT LEARN-TO-ROW

Do you want to try rowing?

Row New York is offering “Learn to Row” Classes for adults this spring and summer in New York City (on Meadow Lake in Queens). FAQs for Adults (PDF)

Rowing is a great sport for people of all ages. This class will teach you the basic rowing stroke on indoor rowing machines, our training barge, and competitive racing shells (in Rowing 102).

Responders Day in Lower Manhattan

Saturday, June 5, 2010 - 10:00am

Website:
http://www.wtcexams.org/pdfs/responder_day_timeline.pdf

A day honoring the courageous workers and volunteers who performed rescue, recovery and clean-up following the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center

Anticipated free events throughout the day in lower Manhattan for responders, their families, co-workers and friends include:

Procession
Opening Ceremony
Letters & Concert: A Tribute to Responders
Mini Film Festival
Art & Music Workshops
Mural Painting
Wellness Activities
Archiving
Gallery Exhibitions
Closing Ceremony