22 Jan 2015

Work is underway at Sea Gate project in Brooklyn

Work is underway on the long-awaited Army Corps of Engineers project to construct T-groins and place sand in the community of Sea Gate west of the West 37th Street Groin in Coney Island.

24 Nov 2014

Army Corps shares life lessons with elementary school students

“Can I have your autograph?” a third grade student asked Lt. Col. John A. Knight, deputy commander,

18 Nov 2014

Still waters run deep on Staten Island

Residents of Grimsby Street in Midland Beach, Staten Island, New York noticed a large puddle of

31 Oct 2014

Army Corps makes great strides during Two Years of Coastal Restoration following Sandy

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers made great strides and progress on its projects that were authorized and funded following Hurricane Sandy. The planning, projects and programs were vital, and several milestones were accomplished by several disciplined group of individuals and teams that used their expertise to successfully accomplish this critical mission.

31 Oct 2014

New York District employees determined to rebuild Caven Point better than ever

Since its inception, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has prided itself on being an organization that responds to emergencies in a timely, efficient manner. This is true across the Corps whether it be at the Division or District level. One of the more recent examples being the New York District’s response when Hurricane Sandy caused significant damages within its area of responsibility, including severe damage to the District’s Caven Point Marine Terminal in October 2012.

20 Oct 2014

Army Corps Completes Marsh Ecosystem Restoration at Soundview Park in the Bronx

Army Corps, Local Officials and Partners cut the ceremonial ribbon at Soundview Park, celebrating the completion of the $9 million ecosystem restoration project in the Bronx

20 Oct 2014

Army Corps and Partners Celebrate ‘Estuary Day’

Army Corps and Partners Celebrate ‘Estuary Day’ in Elizabeth, New Jersey.

24 Sep 2014

Airfield Renovations Focus of Cadet Internship; Reinforces Desire to Work for Army Corps of Engineers

U.S. Army Cadet James Oliver, a senior studying civil engineering at the University of Portland

23 Sep 2014

Army Corps Conducts Inspection of New York Harbor with Partners

During September 2014, the Army Corps’ New York District conducted a harbor inspection which provided the venue and platform afloat for a forum with agency heads, civic leaders from municipal, state, and federal agencies to exchange ideas and dialogue about past, present and future efforts along the waterfront. Aboard the Army Corps’ vessel MV Hayward, various Corps representatives and partners reviewed accomplishments, convened discussions about future partnering, restoration activities, water navigation, deepening the federal channels, operations and maintenance and waterfront planning.

4 Sep 2014

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers meet with Stakeholders and Discuss Progress and Plans for Restoring the New York-New Jersey Harbor Estuary

Significant challenges often require a team effort. Restoring the New York-New Jersey Harbor Estuary

2 Sep 2014

Cadet intern builds skills at Army Corps of Engineers, New York District; describes West Point experience as ‘phenomenal’

U.S. Army Cadet Jacob Woicik, a senior at the University of Wyoming in fall 2014 in the Cowboy Battalion Reserve Officer Training Corps, spent most of July 2014 interning for the Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, stationed at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point ─ the oldest continuously-occupied military post in America located 50 miles north of New York City.

21 Aug 2014

Army Cadet travels far, learns much during internship at Army Corps of Engineers, New York District

Cadet Ryan Bunn, entering his senior year at Gonzaga University (Spokane, Washington) in fall 2014 pursuing a degree in engineering, flew across the U.S. in July 2014 to serve an internship with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, through the university’s Bulldog Battalion Reserve Officers Training Corps.

25 Jul 2014

Mapping Team’s Future: Picture Perfect - Hurricane Season 2014

When rescue and recovery crews make their way through communities devastated by hurricanes, tornados

24 Jul 2014

Army Corps of Engineers begins new flood risk reduction project in Port Monmouth, New Jersey

For nearly a year, the Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, has been repairing damage from

23 Jul 2014

New Cadet Barracks increases space, decreases cost

Not too long ago, dozens of Cadets at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York became very

18 Jun 2014

Army Corps of Engineers Joins City Agencies and FEMA in Debut of Nation’s First Urban Post-Disaster Housing Prototype in Brooklyn

Officials from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, recently joined Commissioners

13 Jun 2014

Army Corps of Engineers continues Rockaway Beach restoration for communities, infrastructure

A demolished boardwalk. Contents of homes piled in the street. Cars tossed in all directions. Subway

5 Jun 2014

When designing your career consider STEM!

When Charles Paray was a child in middle school he wasn’t sure what he wanted to be when he grew

14 May 2014

Army Corps Participates in Environmental Day

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District participated in Environmental Day held in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The Army Corps strives to promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to students at events such as Environmental Day. Army Corps partners included the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, New Jersey State Department of Environmental Protection, Kean University, New York/New Jersey Baykeeper, Infineum, Phillips 66, and Dupont.

12 May 2014

Historic school graduates to the 21st Century

Students at the historic West Point’s Middle School can now do their athletics in a new gymnasium