Dear SRWA supporter:
I want to personally thank you for the support you have given to the Sunset-Ridge Waterfront Alliance. For the past three years, the SRWA has worked hard to reinvigorate our local waterfront, establish a working pier with access for ferry service, and to help strengthen our community ties with other like-minded organizations. Our goal […]
On Tuesday, October 20th, 2009, Councilman Vincent Gentile announced at the 69th Street Pier that he has secured $300,000 for an Eco Dock. What does this mean to Bay Ridge? This means that we finally will have access on and off the pier as soon as next year! According to the Councilman, this access will […]
BAY RIDGE−As the Sunset-Ridge Waterfront Alliance launched an online survey today to determine the feasibility of developing Veteran’s Memorial Pier at 69th Street in Bay Ridge for ferry service, Councilman Vincent Gentile emphasized the need for ferry service between Bay Ridge and Manhattan. He encourages Bay Ridge residents and residents in neighboring communities to weigh […]
3/10/09
The Sunset-Ridge Waterfront Alliance (SRWA) is launching a comprehensive online survey to collect data that will calculate the demand for ferry service at the Veteran’s Memorial Pier at 69th Street in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. The data will be collected and analyzed, with a report to be furnished to the New York City Economic Development Corporation […]
What: SRWA VIP Night
When: Tuesday, March 31st, 2009 from 7:00pm-9:00pm
Where: TRACE, 8814 Third Avenue, Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
The Sunset-Ridge Waterfront Alliance is pleased to invite you to our first VIP Night. Please join us for complimentary refreshments and light hors d’oeurves from 7pm-8pm, followed by a special screening.
We will be unveiling our upcoming programs and events, as well […]
The Sunset-Ridge Waterfront Alliance celebrated our first VIP Night on March 31, 2009 at TRACE in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
We unveiled our upcoming programs and events, enjoyed refreshments while listening to the Xavier High School Jazz Band “Bailout”, and watched the excellent documentary, “City of Water,” which was created by the Municipal Arts Society and the Metropolitan […]
By Heather McCown
In a most heroic move, the pilot of USAirways Flight 1549 expertly used the Hudson River as a landing strip yesterday afternoon. With both of his engines out within minutes of departure, Capt. Chesley B. Sullenberger III, knew that he must make a quick decision, or risk the lives of 155 passengers and […]
The Center for the Urban Environment is hosting their 4th Annual Green Brooklyn…Green City 2008 Fair & Symposium!
When: Thursday, September 18th 11:30am-5:30pm
Where: Brooklyn Borough Hall
How: FREE!!
Green Brooklyn…Green City 2008 will feature workshops and discussions led by several of the city’s preeminent leaders in sustainable design, green manufacturing, transportation alternatives, energy efficiency, environmental education, and sustainable […]
Join SRWA at the RWA upcoming Benefit Reception and Special Screening of the Documentary Film “City of Water” (produced by Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance & the Municipal Arts Society)
When: Saturday, September 27th, 2008 from 6:30pm-9:00pm
Where: Jacob Riis Bathhouse, Rockaway Beach, click here for directions
How: Dressy Beach Attire
6:30pm Cocktail Reception with live music * (Ticket needed)
7:30pm FREE […]
[Press Release: Sunset-Ridge Waterfront Alliance]
On Monday, May 5, 2008, Mayor Bloomberg and Speaker Quinn will announce the first subsidized ferry service from Rockaways to Lower Manhattan as part of a 5-Borough ferry service initiative of PlaNYC 2030. This service will include a stop at the Brooklyn Army Terminal in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, where the announcement will be made at noon.
This ferry service will be operated by the NY Water Taxi, and will be reinstated as early as Monday, May 12, 2008.
