Historic Aircrafts Are Restored by Volunteers at NYC’s Floyd Bennett Field
Floyd Bennett Field was once the country’s busiest naval air station. Now, it’s being reimagined by H.A.R.P, a volunteer group that restores historic aircrafts.
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407-Acre State Park Is Coming to NYC’s Jamaica Bay Waterfront
New York City may be getting another green space. Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced plans to construct a 407-acre, waterfront state park near Jamaica Bay.Â
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17 Must-Visit Places in Jamaica, Queens: An Untapped Cities Guide
Explore the rich history of Jamaica, Queens and its current vibrant culture in our Untapped Guide to Jamaica’s parks, museums, shopping centers, and more.
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Porcelain From Old Toilets Used to Collect Stormwater and Build Oyster Reef in NYC’s Jamaica Bay
NYC Department of Education has partnered with the Department of Environmental Protection to retrofit bathroom fixtures across schools in all five boroughs.
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Watch Trailer for New Documentary “Saving Jamaica Bay” Premiering in March
Saving Jamaica Bay, a documentary that has traced the history and community of Jamaica Bay will premiere at Queens World Film Festival this March.
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The NYC That Never Was: The Jamaica Bay-Flushing Canal
Though never completed, a plan to create a canal from a new port in Jamaica Bay to Flushing Bay in Queens, in the works since at 1910, once had popular support
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The Top 12 NYC Nature Trails For Fall (and Year Round) Exploration
Though many city dwellers may not realize it, there are numerous nature trails in NYC, perfect for outdoor activities and escaping the city’s busyness.
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Daily What?! NYC Planning Department Keeps Official Population Records for Central Park, JFK Airport, and Jamaica Bay
The Department of City Planning releases official population data on “Joint Interest Areas” that include Central Park and JFK Airport. Who lives there and why?
MoreH209 Forum Looks at Post-Sandy Water Challenges for Jamaica Bay, Downtown Manhattan/South Street Seaport and Jersey Shore
The H209 Forum convened a range of policy makers and experts involved in the Netherlands’ water management and NYCs post-Sandy resilience efforts.
MoreJamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Resilience Institute and Conservancy Formed for Restoration of Jamaica Bay, Queens
Today Mayor Bloomberg announced the creation of a Jamaica Bay Science and Resilience Institute and a public-private Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy.
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The C-47 Skytrain, A World War II Plane at Floyd Bennett Field
Located on Jamaica Bay in southeastern Brooklyn, the Floyd Bennett Field and its remaining airplane hangars are now a part of the Gateway National Recreation Area.
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Into the wild: Paddling Jamaica Bay, Queens
The Sebago Canoe Club is a 78-year-old boating club in Canarsie with guided tours of Jamaica Bay.
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