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New York City

May 15, 2013

Last-Minute Summer Camp Options

There are still plenty of summer camp options around the city for parents to choose from.

New York City

March 29, 2013

Aspiring Peles Invited to Try Out for New York Cosmos

The Cosmos, which once counted Pele among its famed players, is holding tryouts around the city.

West Village

March 28, 2013

Pier 40 Field Lights Return After Long Post-Sandy Outage

Nighttime lights are now back on in part of Hudson River Park, as part of Hurricane Sandy repairs.

Hudson Square

March 13, 2013

Pier 40 Repairs, Village Landmarking Added to Hudson Square Rezoning Plan

The City Council and Trinity Real Estate altered the plan to transform the lower west side. 

Hudson Square

March 01, 2013

Pier 40 Development Forum Stirs Park Space Passions

A plan put forth by local youth sports leagues calls for the creation of two 22-story residential towers.

West Village

February 18, 2013

Manhattan Little League Teams Scrambling for Spring Field Space

With opening day fast approaching and two downtown facilities closed, baseball diamonds are at a premium.

West Village

December 20, 2012

With $50K in Donations, Pier 40 Ball Fields Reopen After Sandy

Youth sports organizations that were displaced from the pier funded its repair.

West Village

November 30, 2012

Hudson River Park Storm Damage Estimated at $10M

The hard-hit park will be repaired gradually, as funds become available.

Chelsea

November 12, 2012

Plan to Tax Properties Near Hudson River Park Set for Public Review

The plan for a neighborhood improvement district around the park will be discussed a three meetings.

Greenwich Village

September 20, 2012

City Plans Competition to Help Fix Pier 40 and Downtown Waterfront

The city is seeking "innovative" ideas to save crumbling underwater structures.

West Village

September 07, 2012

Hudson River Rowing Teams to Fundraise for Global Youth Soccer Programs

The crew race off Pier 40 will raise funds for youth soccer programs in Haiti and Kenya.

New York City

August 03, 2012

Best Places to Go Boating on New York's Waterways

New York City's best options for rowing and canoeing for all levels of experience.

Battery Park City

July 03, 2012

Downtown Waters Open for Swimming, Kayaking and Cruising this Summer

Lower Manhattan offers plenty of places to sail, swim, kayak and cruise this summer.

West Village

June 26, 2012

Luxury Dining Yacht Christened at Cash-Strapped Pier 40

The 210-foot Hornblower Infinity yacht at Pier 40 will fund the cash-strapped Hudson River Park Trust.

West Village

June 08, 2012

New York Australian Football League Season Kicks Off

The New York Magpies will play on Pier 40 in the West Village.