Fifteen Years Ago Today: Flight 1549, NY Harbor Ferries, & the Two “Miracles on the Hudson”

An updated repost — a look back at the twin miracles on the Hudson from fifteen years ago today. On January 15, 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 lost all engine power after striking a flock of birds shortly after takeoff … Continue reading

British Endurance Swimmer Lewis Pugh Swims 315 Mile Length of Hudson River

On August 13 2023, British endurance swimmer and environmental activist Lewis Pugh began his 315-mile (507-km) swim down the Hudson River, from its source at Lake Tear of the Clouds, to its end at New York City. He finished the … Continue reading

New York Wants to Restore Shad, the “Poor Man’s Salmon, to the Hudson River

Shad, often referred to as the “poor man’s Salmon,” once returned yearly to spawn in the Hudson River estuary from New York Harbor north to Fort Edward. Overfishing, habitat loss, and pollution contributed to a series of population collapses, and … Continue reading

Flight 1549, NY Harbor Ferries, & the Two “Miracles on the Hudson”

An updated repost — a look back at the twin miracles on the Hudson from fourteen years ago today. On January 15, 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 made an emergency water landing in the Hudson River. If the plane’s pilots, … Continue reading

Tragedy on the Hudson — Two Die and Three Critically Injured After Chartered Boat Capsizes

Yesterday just before 3 PM, a chartered powerboat with 12 passengers aboard, capsized in the Hudson River near Pier 86 in Midtown Manhattan.  The accident fatally trapped a 7-year-old boy and 50-year-old woman underneath the overturned boat. Three others were … Continue reading

Flight 1549, NY Harbor Ferries, & the Two “Miracles on the Hudson”

An updated repost — a look back at the twin miracles on the Hudson from thirteen years ago yesterday. On January 15, 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 made an emergency water landing in the Hudson River. If the plane’s pilots, … Continue reading

Paddling Across America By Canoe Over 22 Months, 22 States, & On 22 Rivers

Last Tuesday, Neal Moore, 50, paddled his 16-foot red Old Town Penobscot canoe into New York harbor completing an epic 7,500-mile journey across America in over 22 months, traveling through 22 states, while paddling on 22 rivers.  For 675 days, … Continue reading

Flight 1549, NY Harbor Ferries, & the Two “Miracles on the Hudson”

An updated repost, a look back at the twin miracles on the Hudson from twelve years ago today. On January 15, 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 made an emergency water landing in the Hudson River. If the plane’s pilots, Captain … Continue reading

27th Annual Great North River Tugboat Race Sunday, September 1st

The 27th Annual Great North River Tugboat Race, sponsored by the Working Harbor Committee, will be held on the Hudson River near Pier 84  starting at 11 a.m. on September 1st.  Watch from shore or get onboard the Spectator Boat … Continue reading

TBT – NY Harbor Ferries & the Other “Miracle on the Hudson”

For Throwback Thursday, an updated repost of an event from ten years ago — the other “Miracle on the Hudson.”  Ten years ago this week, US Airways Flight 1549  made an emergency water landing in the Hudson River. If the plane’s … Continue reading

Surge Barriers for New York — the Best or Worst of Solutions?

After the flooding caused by Superstorm Sandy in 2012, a proposal was developed to build storm surge barriers to protect New York City and nearby municipalities. Given the rising sea levels and increasingly violent storms associated with climate change, many … Continue reading

26th Annual Great North River Tugboat Race & Competition This Sunday

If you are near New York harbor this Sunday, swing by Manhattan’s Pier 84 (at W. 44th St.) on the Hudson River to catch the 26th Annual Great North River Tugboat Race and Competition, sponsored by the Working Harbor Committee. More than 15 tugboats … Continue reading