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Thank you for your Support!

October 14th, 2010 at 10:15 am

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 […]

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SRWA Launches Online Survey to Study Ferry Feasibility

March 10th, 2009 at 5:29 am

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 […]

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Greening the Ridge 2009

February 16th, 2009 at 5:27 pm

        

GREENING THE RIDGE 2009!
SUNDAY, JUNE 14th, 2009 at Veteran’s Memorial Pier at 69th Street in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
10am- 6pm
(no rain date) 
Festival Schedule:
9am-10am:  Exhibitor setup
10am:  Festival Opening Ceremony
10am-Noon:  Xavier High School Jazz Band “Bailout”
11am, 1pm, and 3pm:  Dance Performance Installation, “What We Can See From Here,” by Cassie Mey and Jesse Phillips-Fein
Noon:  Dance Performance Installation- […]

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USAirways Flight Lands in Hudson, Ferries to the Rescue!

January 16th, 2009 at 9:45 am

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 […]

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The Ferry Initiative

December 6th, 2007 at 5:45 pm

The SRWA Ferry Initiative is dedicated to bringing ferry service back to the 69th St. Pier in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, as a viable and feasible transportation alternative.  The history of ferry service to this borough dates back to the late 1800’s.  Please see the link below for more:
The History of Ferry Service in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
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SRWA Green Youth Award Program

November 21st, 2007 at 4:46 pm

The Sunset-Ridge Waterfront Alliance is promoting an environmentally-friendly community through our best asset: our kids! 
In an effort to cultivate environmental stewardship within our community, the Sunset-Ridge Waterfront Alliance (SRWA) is requesting student submissions of projects, either individually or in groups, that promote a greener community!

Meet our winners for the 2009 SRWA Green Youth Award Program:
1st […]

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