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The Hudson River

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Upper West Side

December 09, 2011

Mom Who Tossed Baby Daughter in Hudson Takes Insanity Plea Deal

Devi Silvia, 34, admitted to tossing her 19-month-old child into the frigid Hudson River last year.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

December 01, 2011

Luxury Yachts to Set Sail from the Hudson's Pier 40

Luxury yacht tours run by Hornblower Cruises will feature music, bottle service, and stunning city views.

Downtown

November 26, 2011

Man's Body Found in Water Near North Cove Marina

The body of a 31-year-old man was found in the Hudson River, near Liberty Street, Saturday morning.

Upper West Side

November 21, 2011

Bipolar Mom Who Threw Baby Into Hudson River to Get Insanity Plea Deal

Devi Silvia, 34, could escape jail time in lieu of being committed to a mental hospital after allegedly trying to kill her 19-month-old daughter by throwing her into the Hudson River in May 2010.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

November 16, 2011

Schumer Saves Funding for East Side Access, Second Avenue Subway

Sen. Charles Schumer fought against cuts proposed by the House of Representatives and managed to salvage much of the funding requested for two key Manhattan projects.

Harlem

November 02, 2011

Loose Nut Likely Caused Explosion at Harlem Sewage Plant

The Department of Environmental Protection released a report that showed a loose nut on a fuel line may have led to the massive fire.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

October 26, 2011

Pier 45 Arts Events Could Calm Local Tensions, CB2 Says

The waterfront committee of Community Board 2 heard more than a dozen proposals Monday night for free performances and art exhibitions intended to ease tensions on Pier 45.

Washington Heights & Inwood

October 13, 2011

Monarch Butterflies Make Manhattan Pit Stop as They Flutter South

Monarch butterflies are gracing Manhattan as they make pit stops along their 2,500 mile journey south to Mexico.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

October 07, 2011

Hudson Boat Parade Open to the Public for the First Time

The public can enjoy the Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance's signature Parade of Boats for free this year.

Upper West Side

September 20, 2011

Body Pulled from Hudson River near 103rd Street

The body was pulled from the Hudson River along a popular Upper West Side bike and running path.

Washington Heights & Inwood

September 12, 2011

DOT to Propose Changes to Dangerous Uptown Greenway Entrance and Roadway

Department of Transportation officials plan to unveil a new proposal to improve pedestrian and cycling safety at the 181st Street Greenway entrance on Riverside Drive.

Downtown

September 10, 2011

5,000 Join Hands in Battery Park City for 9/11 Anniversary

Some 5,000 people participated in the "Chain of Humanity" on Sept. 10, 2011, forming a massive chain that began in Battery Park to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of 9/11.

Harlem

August 10, 2011

DEP Agrees to Tell Public When Sewage Enters Water

DEP says it will begin issuing more public warnings about water quality and post test results more frequently.

Upper West Side

August 03, 2011

Body Pulled from Hudson River Near Boat Basin

A body was pulled from the Hudson River Wednesday night, authorities said.

Upper West Side

August 01, 2011

Father and Son Swim in Hudson for Charity

Mitch Perl, 54, and his 11-year-old son, who overcame his own disability, swam in the Hudson River on Sunday to raise money for the developmentally disabled.