Induction: Anthony Notaro

If the aphorism about leadership that holds, “decisions are made by those who show up” is true, then Lower Manhattan has a born decision-maker at the helm of Community Board 1 (CB1). Because Anthony Notaro, who was elected chair of that panel on June 28, is somebody  who is defined by his habit of stepping...

RiverWatch Arrivals & Departures Cruise Ships in the Harbor

Tuesday, July 12 Carnival Sunshine Inbound 7:15 am; outbound 4:30 pm; Eastern Caribbean Saturday, July 14 Anthem of the Seas Inbound 6:30 am (Bayonne); outbound 4:00 pm; Eastern Caribbean Saturday, July 16 Norwegian Gem Inbound 7:15 am; outbound 3:30 pm; Florida/Bahamas Sunday, July 17 Celebrity Summit Inbound 6:30 am (Bayonne); outbound 4:00 pm; Bermuda Norwegian...
Insignia inbound for the Passenger Ship Terminal

RiverWatch Arrivals & Departures Cruise Ships in the Harbor

Tuesday, July 12 Carnival Sunshine Inbound 7:15 am; outbound 4:30 pm; Eastern Caribbean Saturday, July 14 Anthem of the Seas Inbound 6:30 am (Bayonne); outbound 4:00 pm; Eastern Caribbean Saturday, July 16 Norwegian Gem Inbound 7:15 am; outbound 3:30 pm; Florida/Bahamas Sunday, July 17 Celebrity Summit Inbound 6:30 am (Bayonne); outbound 4:00 pm; Bermuda Norwegian...
Insignia inbound for the Passenger Ship Terminal

July 11

1405- Ming admiral Zheng He sets sail to explore the world. 1798 – The United States Marine Corps is re-established; they had been disbanded after the American Revolutionary War. 1914 – Babe Ruth makes his debut in Major League Baseball. 1936 – The Triborough Bridge is opened to traffic. Renamed the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge...
The Triborough Bridge from a bird's-eye view in 1936, the year it opened to the public.

Rowing The Atlantic

Day 57, Sunday 10th July. 8 weeks since departure! A long time that seems to be going quickly, at least for me. I fear I am repeating myself, but it cannot be helped, as here we are again, behind the SA and being tossed about in strong wind from E and rough seas from all...