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Oil Spill Off Staten Island Didn't Damage Bird Sanctuary, Coast Guard Says

Mariners Harbor

February 22, 2013

Oil Spill Off Staten Island Didn't Damage Bird Sanctuary, Coast Guard Says

The oil spill in the Kill Van Kull had no impact on Shooters Island Bird Sanctuary, officials said.

Rescue Workers Pluck Kayakers from Frigid Jamaica Bay

Broad Channel

February 09, 2013

Rescue Workers Pluck Kayakers from Frigid Jamaica Bay

Two 32-year-old kayakers were rescued Saturday afternoon off Broad Channel.

Ferry Crash Investigators Find Damaged Propeller in Pier Wreck Probe

Financial District

January 18, 2013

Ferry Crash Investigators Find Damaged Propeller in Pier Wreck Probe

Investigators found a damaged propeller on the side of the commuter ferry that crashed in lower Manhattan

NTSB Launches Investigation Into Ferry Crash as Commuters Return to Waters

South Street Seaport

January 10, 2013

NTSB Launches Investigation Into Ferry Crash as Commuters Return to Waters

Federal investigators began their investigation Thursday into why the Seastreak crashed into a dock.

Ferry Company in Wall St. Crash Has History of Accidents and Lawsuits

Downtown

January 09, 2013

Ferry Company in Wall St. Crash Has History of Accidents and Lawsuits

Seastreak LLC has had at least 11 incidents involving its fleet over the past decade.

Rescuers Spot 15 Birds Oiled After Fuel Spill Off Staten Island

Mariners Harbor

December 18, 2012

Rescuers Spot 15 Birds Oiled After Fuel Spill Off Staten Island

The U.S. Coast Guard said 2,900 birds are in the affected area.

Oil Spill Off Staten Island Shoreline Threatens Bird Sanctuary

Mariners Harbor

December 17, 2012

Oil Spill Off Staten Island Shoreline Threatens Bird Sanctuary

A barge spilled fuel oil into the Kill Van Kull, which spread to Shooter's Island, on Friday.

Body of Missing Diver Found in the Rockaways

Breezy Point

September 18, 2012

Body of Missing Diver Found in the Rockaways

Yevgeniy Glebov, 29, disappeared while spear fishing in Breezy Point on Friday morning.

Coast Guard Member Sentenced to 20-to-Life for Astoria Murder

Astoria

June 07, 2012

Coast Guard Member Sentenced to 20-to-Life for Astoria Murder

Kalif Canady, 22, of Queens, was packing his SUV at 1:15 a.m. to flee out state when he was fatally shot.
15-Year-Old Boy Dies After Fall Into Harlem River

Upper East Side

May 13, 2012

15-Year-Old Boy Dies After Fall Into Harlem River

Justin Smith, 15, was declared dead after police pulled his body out of the Harlem River. 
Two People Rescued After Crane-Carrying Boat Overturns at Liberty Island

Downtown

April 06, 2012

Two People Rescued After Crane-Carrying Boat Overturns at Liberty Island

The Katherine G. overturned near Liberty Island at 9:46 a.m., the U.S. Coast Guard said.
Construction Worker Plunges From Throgs Neck Bridge

Throgs Neck & Country Club

March 30, 2012

Construction Worker Plunges From Throgs Neck Bridge

A construction worker plummeted from the Throgs Neck Bridge Friday morning. 
Times Square Wedding Ceremony to Let Couples Renew Vows on Valentine's Day

Midtown

February 14, 2012

Times Square Wedding Ceremony to Let Couples Renew Vows on Valentine's Day

A ceremony for married couples wishing to renew their vows will be held at 47th St. and Broadway at 6 pm.
Party Boat Takes Unmanned Joyride in Hudson River

Manhattan

February 08, 2011

Party Boat Takes Unmanned Joyride in Hudson River

A 60-foot party boat called "Queen of Hearts" broke free of its moorings and drifted into the Hudson River Tuesday.

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