May 13, 2009
Long-term Resource Management Under a Changing Climate
Over the next century, climate change will significantly affect human and ecological systems. In the past few decades, climate change science has grown in certainty. While attention has historically focused on mitigation efforts, adaptation is beginning to emerge as an important area. Climate adaptation is critical, since current GHG concentrations will already cause climate change impacts in the next few decades. As a result, society must
begin to take steps to prepare for and buffer against climate change impacts. At Gateway National Recreation Area, climate change adaptation means increasing ecosystem resilience
and protecting cultural and recreational resources from damage or loss.
May 06, 2009
New Nighttime Regulations will Close the Parking Lots
New Regulations Will Close Parking Lots and Area Surrounding the North Channel Bridge. Officials at the Gateway National Recreation Area have announced a new operating plan for the visitor parking lots at the North Channel Bridge located off Cross Bay Boulevard in Howard Beach, Queens.
April 28, 2009
The Forgotten Navy Flyers From Queens
Ninety years ago on May 8, 1919, eighteen Navy aviators took off in three huge flying boats from Naval Air Station – Rockaway, which was located on the site where Jacob Riis Park is located today. Their mission was to be the first to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.
April 27, 2009
Breezy Point Beach Clubs Will Remain Open this Year
Three Year Temporary Contract will keep the Silver Gull Club and the Breezy Point Beach Club Open
Gateway National Recreation Area General Superintendent Barry Sullivan announced that an agreement has been reached that allows the Breezy Point Surf Club and the Silver Gull Club to continue to operate within the park for three more years. An agreement between the National Park Service (NPS) and Mr. Tom August, principle operator of the two clubs, was signed on April 15.
April 22, 2009
NPS Announces Recovery Act Projects
PHILADELPHIA, PA –The National Park Service (NPS) today announced nearly 800 projects totaling $750 million that can be completed across the country with funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. This major effort includes projects in the agency’s Northeast Region, which includes Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, and Maryland.
April 20, 2009
Treasure Your Island
On Sunday, June 7, 2009, residents from all over Staten Island can experience "Treasure Your Island," a community awareness day that will take place at the Joan Bernikow Jewish Community Center (JCC), 1466 Manor Road, from 12 - 4:00 pm.
April 14, 2009
Celebrate National Park Week at one of the Top National Parks
National Park Week, an annual week for celebration and recognition of our nation’s National Parks, will run from April 18-26, 2009. Visitation to America’s National Parks is on the rise, and last year Gateway National Recreation Area had the largest visitor increase of any park in the nation. Visitation at Gateway, America’s the third most visited National Park, increased by 618,000, bringing the total to 9,500,000 visitors.
April 02, 2009
RSS Feeds Now Available at Gateway NRA
Gateway National Recreation Area (GATE) Public Affairs Office is pleased to announce that its news releases are now available via RSS feed.
March 24, 2009
Project to Rehabilitate Fort Hancock Buildings Moves Forward
Barry Sullivan, General Superintendent of the Gateway National Recreation Area, today announced that the lease agreement between the National Park Service and Sandy Hook Partners, LLC is moving forward and is on schedule.
March 02, 2009
Temporary Closure Shifts Leagues to Miller Field from Great Kills
Today the National Park Service announced that the ball fields at Great Kills Park will not be reopened for league play this spring due to the discovery of radium-contaminated soil near one of the ball fields. This closure will affect several baseball, softball and soccer leagues that have used the Great Kills Park fields for many years.
February 12, 2009
Sperm Whale Found at Gateway Beach: Investigation to Reveal Cause of Death
On Wednesday, February 11, a 13-foot female Sperm Whale was found beached on the shores of
the Breezy Point Tip, Rockaway, NY, an area that is part of the Gateway National Recreation
Area. According to witnesses it washed up around 10 a.m. and was still alive. National Park
Service rangers were immediately dispatched to the scene, but upon arrival they discovered that
the whale had expired.
February 12, 2009
Free Kayak Instruction Program on Jamaica Bay
This year the Gateway National Recreation Area, in conjunction with the National Parks of New York Harbor Conservancy, will offer a special program to introduce area residents to the joys of kayaking on Jamaica Bay.
February 09, 2009
Black History Month and Local History Highlighted
In honor of Black History Month, Gateway National Recreation Area will present a program on the racial segregation that took place at Floyd Bennett Field during World War II.
February 05, 2009
New Pier and Ferry Dock Envisioned for Sandy Hook
Planning Begins to Enhance Water Access and Ferry Boat Service
In keeping with the park’s goal of supporting green transportation alternatives, Sandy Hook Unit Superintendent Dave Avrin recently announced new plans to enhance water access and ferryboat service at Gateway National Recreation Area’s Sandy Hook Unit.
February 02, 2009
Permits for Gateway Visitor Activities Delayed at Staten Island
Gateway National Recreation Area access permits for activities on Staten Island, including fishing, boat launch, and birding will not be available until Sunday, March 1, 2009.
January 26, 2009
Major Restoration Project Begins at Floyd Bennett Field
The National Park Service is set to begin a long-awaited phase one restoration and improvement
project at the William Fitts Ryan Visitor Center at Floyd Bennett Field.
January 23, 2009
Permits for Gateway Visitor Activites Delayed at Jamaica Bay
Gateway National Recreation Area access permits for activities in Brooklyn and Queens, ncluding fishing, off-road access, kayak and canoe launch, and surfing, will not be available until Sunday, March 1, 2009.
January 08, 2009
Gateway Removing Radioactive Material At Great Kills
The National Park Service has begun the task of removing a small amount of soil that contains trace amounts of radioactive material from Great Kills Park on Staten Island.
January 05, 2009
Testing for National Park Service Lifeguard Jobs
Strong female and male swimmers are being encouraged to take the pre-employment test scheduled locally to qualify for summer 2009 lifeguard jobs with the National Park Service at Jacob Riis Park, Queens; Great Kills Park, Staten Island; and Sandy Hook, New Jersey. All three are units of Gateway National Recreation Area.
