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Coast Guard

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New York City

November 02, 2012

Gas Relief Gushing into New York, Cuomo Says

Officials said NY Harbor has been partially opened, allowing tankers bearing fuel back into the area.

Manhattan

March 15, 2012

High Winds Could Stop Boat Traffic Under Damaged Brooklyn Bridge

The Coast Guard will restrict all travel beneath the Brooklyn Bridge if winds reach 27 miles per hour.

Manhattan

March 14, 2012

Brooklyn Bridge Crane Crash Under Investigation by Coast Guard

The cause of a crane crashing into scaffolding on the Brooklyn Bridge is under investigation.

Manhattan

October 05, 2011

Deadly Crash Renews Call to Ban Manhattan Helicopter Flights

The deadly crash on the East River has some renewing their calls to ban helicopter flights into and out of Manhattan.

Washington Heights & Inwood

September 25, 2011

Boaters Rescued Near George Washington Bridge

The Coast Guard helped rescue a boater who was having breathing problems near the George Washington Bridge Sunday morning.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

September 19, 2011

A Guide to UN General Assembly Street Closures

The NYPD will be periodically shutting down streets in the neighborhoods surrounding the United Nations starting Sunday night while the General Assembly is in session.

Manhattan

May 15, 2011

Body Found in the East River in Midtown

The Coast Guard found the body of a man in his 20s near 42nd Street Sunday afternoon.

Downtown

March 30, 2011

Military Celebrates Women Who Served, from World War II to the Present

Speakers included Olivia Hooker, 96, the first African-American woman to join the Coast Guard.

Downtown

March 14, 2011

Terror Drill Tests Preparedness of Battery Park City Residents

More than 100 people participated in a terror drill on Saturday in Battery Park City.

Manhattan

September 01, 2010

Maritime Firms Seek Payment for Emergency Services

Private companies like NY Waterway are working with the city and the Coast Guard to negotiate a payment plan for services during city emergencies.

Downtown

August 04, 2010

Coast Guard Celebrates 220th Anniversary Downtown

Alexander Hamilton founded the predecessor of the U.S. Coast Guard in 1790.

Downtown

September 11, 2009

Coast Guard Exercise in D.C. Upsets September 11 Mourners

Alexander Hamilton founded the predecessor of the U.S. Coast Guard in 1790.