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*Statue of Liberty *World Trade Centers *Governor’s Island *Ellis Island *Empire State Building *Brooklyn Bridge *Verrazano Narrows Bridge *George Washington Bridge *Queensboro Bridge *USS Intrepid *Staten Island Ferry *Central Park *Yankee Stadium *Times Square *Chrysler Building *Battery Park City *Coney Island *Grant’s Tomb *Liberty State Park *Palisades Cliffs *Harlem *Upper East Side *Upper West Side *Midtown New York City *Wall Street Financial District *Chelsea *SoHo *West Village *Tribeca *Chinatown *Little Italy *Brooklyn *Hoboken
Ships open for public tours during Fleet Week New York
May 16, 2012
Norfolk, VA (NRMA) – Twenty-one U.S. and coalition ships will participate in the 25th anniversary of Fleet Week New York, a celebration of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812, beginning with the Parade of Ships May 23. Public visitation on U.S. Navy ships participating in this year’s Fleet Week begin Thursday, May 24 and continues through Tuesday, May 29. Public visitation is 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) and United States Coast Guard Cutter, USCGC Eagle (WIX-327) will be moored in Manhattan at Pier 92 and 90. Coast Guard cutter, USCGC Eagle (WIX-327), is departing early and will be available for tours Thursday through Saturday. The destroyers USS Donald Cook (DDG 75), USS Gonzalez (DDG 66), USS Mitscher (DDG 57) and the cruiser, USS San Jacinto (CG 56 ) will be moored at the Homeport Pier in Staten Island. The Coast Guard cutters, USCGC Willow (WMEC 202) and USCGC Seneca (WMEC 906) will be moored at Brooklyn Piers7 and 8 and will be available for public visitation May 26 through May 28 beginning at 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Public visitation on coalition ships participating in this year’s Fleet Week begins Saturday, May 26 and continues through Monday, May 28. Public visitation is 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Coalition warships RFA Argus , JS Shirane and HMCS Iroquois will be moored at Brooklyn Piers 7 and 8.
Space shuttle Enterprise makes NYC flyby
April 27, 2012
Space Shuttle Enterprise Arrives in New York City!
History was made on Friday, April 27, 2012 when space shuttle Enterprise touched down at John F. Kennedy International Airport in advance of her journey and arrival to her final home at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.
Enterprise, attached to a NASA 747 SCA (shuttle carrier aircraft) arrived in NYC with a thrilling low altitude flyover up the Hudson River, past landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, the Intrepid Museum and the George Washington Bridge. Fans flocked to the Intrepid to watch from our flight deck, while other local residents lined the west side of Manhattan, the NJ side and rooftops to welcome Enterprise to NYC and catch a glimpse of this historic flyover.
Upon her arrival at JFK, Enterprise was welcomed by 1,500 guests at Intrepid’s invitation only ceremony. After a flyover for our guests, Enterprise touched town at JFK and taxied to a stop to become a most magnificent backdrop to the emotional welcome ceremony. The ceremony included remarks from Intrepid’s President, Susan Marenoff-Zausner, Honorable Charles Schumer, United State Senator from New York, NASA Deputy Administrator, Lori Garver, Intrepid’s Co-Chairman, Charles de Gunzberg, Major General Joe Engle, USAF (Ret) and Enterprise Pilot, TV’s Mr. Spock, Leonard Nimoy and others.
Enterprise will remain at JFK for the next few weeks until early June, when she is barged to Intrepid and then craned onto the flight deck. Intrepid’s Space Pavilion will open to the public on July 19.
Navy Blue Angels survey New York airspace for Fleet Week
April 2, 2012
Pilots will visually inspect the airspace on April 2 to ensure a six-jet demonstration team can safely maneuver during the Fleet Week New York flyovers on May 23rd. Approximately 3,000 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen will descend upon the city to celebrate the 25th Fleet Week New York, which will take place May 23 –30. In addition, this year the Navy will celebrate the bi-centennial of the War of 1812, which signified the rebirth of the service that continues to be a Global Force for Good. Fleet Week has been New York City’s celebration of the sea services since 1984. It is an unparalleled opportunity for citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as see, firsthand, the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services. In addition to public visitation of participating ships, there will be a number of exhibits showing off the technology of the maritime services and the skilled expertise of our service members. For more information, visit the official Fleet Week New York City website. For more information about the Blue Angels, visit their website.
What an amazing experience. Seeing the skyline of the most beautiful city in the world from a helicopter was absolutely mind blowing! I felt so safe and secure throughout the entire ride in the hands of the friendly and professional pilot and staff.
