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travel-and-aviation1 year ago

"Concorde's Return: Journey Along the Hudson River"

A Concorde jet, retired in 2003, has been floated down the Hudson River in New York after undergoing months of refurbishments. The British Airways plane, now restored with its original colors and markings, was transported to the Intrepid Museum in Manhattan last August. The Concorde holds the record for the fastest transatlantic crossing by a passenger aircraft and was the only supersonic commercial jet to fly internationally. Public tours of the jet at the museum will resume on 4 April.

via The Guardian|
#british-airways#concorde#hudson-river
infrastructure2 years ago

"Construction Commences for Gateway Tunnel Project, Governor Murphy Attends Groundbreaking"

Construction has finally begun on the $16 billion Gateway rail tunnel project under the Hudson River, with ground broken on the New Jersey side. The project, which includes building two new tunnels and rehabilitating existing ones, aims to improve connectivity and relieve congestion in the busy region. The U.S. Department of Transportation will fund the construction of an overpass and related work through an infrastructure grant. The project, initially canceled in 2010, has been revived with bipartisan support and is close to securing federal funding.

via NJ.com|
#construction#gateway-tunnel#hudson-river
infrastructure2 years ago

Construction Commences on NYC's Gateway Tunnel Project in Hudson River

Construction of the long-delayed rail tunnel under the Hudson River, known as the Gateway project, is set to speed up with an additional $3.8 billion in federal funding. The project's early phase involves building a concrete casing on Manhattan's West Side and realigning a highway on the New Jersey side. The tunnel is expected to open in 2035, relieving pressure on the existing 110-year-old tunnels. The federal government has provided over $11 billion, with New York and New Jersey splitting the remaining balance.

via The New York Times|
#chuck-schumer#federal-funding#gateway-tunnel-project
sports2 years ago

Athlete's Historic 315-Mile Swim Conquers Hudson River

Endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh, the United Nations' official Patron of the Oceans, has successfully completed a month-long swim of the 315-mile length of New York's Hudson River, from the Adirondack Mountains to Battery Park. Pugh's purpose was to raise awareness of the importance of rivers to ecosystems, and he will be delivering that message to the UN. Despite treacherous conditions and exhaustion, Pugh described the swim as incredibly rewarding and expressed gratitude for the support he received from onlookers and supporters along the way.

via New York Post |
#endurance-swimming#environmental-awareness#hudson-river
local-news2 years ago

Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show Sparks East-West Turf War

The debate over the location of Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show continues, with West Side residents advocating for a return to the Hudson River. Some West Side business owners and residents feel that the move to the East River has negatively impacted their businesses and accessibility to the show. New York City Councilmember Gale Brewer suggests alternating the location to accommodate both sides. Macy's cites factors such as show design, safety requirements, and available public viewing locations as determining the location each year. Despite the turf war, many residents simply enjoy the fireworks regardless of the location.

via CBS News|
#east-river#fireworks#hudson-river
environment2 years ago

Controversy over plan to release Indian Point nuclear plant water into Hudson River.

Plans to release 1.3 million gallons of water with traces of radioactive tritium into the Hudson River as part of the decommissioning of the Indian Point nuclear plant have sparked controversy. Supporters say the releases are safe and similar to those made during the plant's operation, but opponents question the health and safety claims and fear it could harm the once-polluted river. Communities along the river have passed resolutions opposing the discharges, and a bill to ban radiological discharges into the river has been approved by the state Assembly and Senate. The bill is opposed by some labor officials who say it could cause layoffs.

via PBS NewsHour|
#decommissioning#environment#environmental-impact
crime2 years ago

Tragic Discovery: Two Missing Boys Found Dead in Manhattan Rivers.

The family of Alfa Barrie, an 11-year-old boy whose body was found in the Hudson River over the weekend, is searching for answers about how he and his friend, 13-year-old Garrett Warren, ended up in the waters off Manhattan. The boys were last seen together on May 12 or 13, and Warren's body was found in the Harlem River on Thursday. The investigation is ongoing, and the medical examiner will determine the cause of death for both boys. The families are devastated by the tragedy and are struggling to come to terms with their loss.

via New York Post |
#crime#hudson-river#investigation
tragedy2 years ago

Tragic End for Two Boys Found in Manhattan Rivers

Two boys, aged 11 and 13, were found dead in the Harlem and Hudson rivers after being reported missing. Relatives are upset that a busted fence allowed the boys to get so close to the water. The NYPD searched for the boys the same night they were reported missing but did not find them. The cause of death for one boy has been determined as accidental drowning, while the other is pending.

via PIX11 New York News|
#drowning#fence#harlem
crime2 years ago

Tragic Discovery: Two Missing Boys Found Dead in Hudson River.

An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death of 11-year-old Alfa Barrie, whose body was found in the Hudson River. Barrie was reported missing along with 13-year-old Garrett Warren more than a week ago. Warren's body was found in the East River on Thursday, and his cause of death was ruled an accidental drowning. Barrie attended the 6th grade at Democracy Prep Public School in Harlem, and the school's CEO issued a statement expressing condolences. Police have not yet said whether they suspect foul play.

via WABC-TV|
#accidental-drowning#autopsy#charter-school
crime2 years ago

Tragic Discovery: Two Missing Boys Found Dead in Hudson River.

The body of an 11-year-old New York boy, Alfa Barrie, who went missing a week ago, was found in the Hudson River on Saturday morning, two days after the body of his friend, Garrett Warren, was found in the Harlem River. The boys were last seen together on surveillance camera after school in Harlem on May 12. Foul play is not suspected in Warren's death, and the cause of death for both boys is unknown.

via Fox News|
#crime#harlem-river#hudson-river