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UPCOMING EVENT: SUNDAY, JULY 8, 2007

 

NEWTOWN CREEK CRUISE

When/Where: Sunday, July 8, 2007 - Departs at 11:00 A.M. from East River at 23rd Street, Manhattan. (Easy to reach by M15, M21, M23 bus.)

Length of Tour: 4 hours

Details:
- Souvenir Tour Brochure with historical information and vintage maps.
- Narration by experienced historical and environmental guest speakers.
- Complimentary soft drinks will be served.

Come aboard for an intense Newtown Creek exploration! Our comfortable charter boat will travel the length of Newtown Creek. We will also cover English Kills. The Metropolitan Avenue Bridge will open on our signal so we can view the furthest reaches of English Kills.

The boat will enter the creek and pause at many interesting locations for narration and discussion. Guest narrators will discuss historical, environmental, and conservation issues. We will have an open microphone -- everyone can have their say.

Sponsor: Working Harbor Committee of NY and NJ.

Host: Newtown Creek Alliance.

For more information, including ticket ordering instructions, please email: Bernard Ente, Tour Chairman


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