17 Apr 2018

Army Academy Barracks Ranks High

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District is renovating Pershing Barracks as part of the

12 Mar 2018

Army Corps’ drift collection vessel assists with helicopter recovery

On March 12, 2018, crews from the Army Corps' drift collection DRIFTMASTER participated in an operation to recover a downed helicopter that crashed into the East River on Sunday, March 11, 2018. The operation was conducted in support of the Army Corps' agency partners: New York City Police Department Harbor Unit, New York City Fire Department Marine Bureau, and the U.S. Coast Guard Sector, N.Y.

6 Mar 2018

Army Corps sparks STEM interest at Intrepid Museum event

It was a foggy and rainy day outside, but inside the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum things were buzzing for “Kids Week” a series of events conducted during the last week of February 2018. The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is a maritime history museum at Pier 86 at 46th Street on the West Side of Manhattan, New York City. The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Intrepid was one of 24 Essex-class aircraft carriers built during World War II. The ship was decommissioned in 1974 and in 1982 became the foundation of the museum.

19 Jan 2018

Army Corps Hosts Byram River NEPA Scoping Meeting

Army Corps personnel from New York District, and representatives from the Town of Greenwich, Conn. hosted a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Scoping Public Meeting for the Byram River Flood Risk Management study in Greenwich, Conn. in November 2017. Residents, stakeholders, and other interested parties filled the Western Greenwich Civic Center as Army Corps personnel discuss non-structural, replacement of bridges, and minor channel improvements as potential alternatives for flood risk management measures within the study area of the Byram River, which tributaries flow through Greenwich and Port Chester.

10 Jan 2018

Things are looking up at Arctic Air Base

Recent missile threats to the United States has the U.S. Military looking up to its northern most

12 Dec 2017

Army Corps engages students and promote STEM Careers

For most New York City high school students, General Election Day is a day off and a time to take part in other activities. One group of 60 students from various schools in Manhattan used their time wisely on November 7th to learn more about careers in engineering and the sciences and attended the ‘Sixth Annual STEM Matters NYC Career Day’ offered at the New York District.

10 Nov 2017

Army Corps hosts Joint Armed Forces ribbon cutting ceremony at the Times Square Recruiting Center

On November 10th, 2017 a contingent of joint armed forces recruiting commands joined the Army Corps’ New York District and the North Atlantic Division for a ribbon cutting ceremony at the U.S. Armed Forces Recruiting Center at Times Square. The ribbon was cut by a joint service group of commanders that included Major General Garrett Harencak, Commander, Air Force Recruiting Service, Lieutenant Colonel Judd Floris, Commander, NYC Army Recruiting Battalion, Colonel Ivan Monclova, Commander, 1st Marine Corp District, Colonel Robert Hailey, Acting Deputy Commander, North Atlantic Division, and Commander Christian Gaskill, Commander, Navy Recruiting District New York.

6 Nov 2017

A Modern, Resilient Facility Rises from Sandy's Ruins at Caven Point, NJ

Five years after Hurricane Sandy destroyed much of the District’s Caven Point Marine Terminal in

31 Oct 2017

New avian life thrives after Hurricane Sandy

This spring, Harry Strano, a wildlife biologist, was walking on the shore in Deal, New Jersey when

30 Oct 2017

Army Continues Momentum 5 Years after Superstorm Sandy

The District has built momentum to further enhance areas of resiliency and reducing risks from future coastal storms.

13 Oct 2017

Army Corps Participates in Estuary Day Celebration and STEM Event

On an unseasonably warm day in October, an alliance of partners with the support of local elected officials conveyed an important initiative to hundreds of Elizabeth, NJ school students. Let’s work together to take care of our environment. The Estuary Day event took place near the Elizabeth River at the Peterstown Community Center in Elizabeth, New Jersey, students arrived to partake in a day of educational workshops and interactive exhibits made by their peers from competing High Schools. Future City Inc., organized the event, and representatives from over 20 organizations joined in the festivities. The program demonstrated the importance of education and community participation in preserving and appreciating the environment.

27 Sep 2017

Army Corps participates in Branch Week

Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, participated in Branch Week held in September at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, N.Y. Branch Week was an event where cadets pursuing their military education at the U.S. Military Academy had an opportunity to become familiar with the different Branches within the U.S. Army.

14 Sep 2017

Army Corps' New York District participates in commemoration of transit of Theodore Roosevelt and Bayonne Bridge Project Completion

On September 7, 2017, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District participated in a symbolic ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the transit of the Container Ship CMA CGM Theodore Roosevelt.

31 Aug 2017

Army Corps Demonstrates Commitment to Coastal Flood Risk Reduction

On a summer morning as the temperature soared towards 90 degrees, residents and tourists alike along the shore of Long Island, N.Y., filled a stretch of beach before 9:30 a.m. and enjoyed the surf, sun rays and cooling breezes off the Atlantic Ocean. These recreational benefits are a byproduct of a recently-completed flood-risk reduction project in downtown Montauk conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, that provides a wider beach.

27 Jul 2017

Army Corps builds foundation for resiliency

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District is working on the Port Monmouth Flood Risk Management Project in New Jersey that will make the Port Monmouth community more resilient during future storm flooding and surge. The project includes an environmentally friendly soil stabilization process that has never been used by the Corps before on a flood risk management project. The process makes the project stronger, improves the community’s quality of life, and saves tax-dollars.

13 Jun 2017

New York District Welcomes 53rd Commander and District Engineer

Col. Thomas D. Asbery assumed command of the Army Corps’ New York District June 8, 2017 at a change of command ceremony held on Governors Island, New York City.

26 May 2017

Army Corps vessel with a big job steams on during parade of ships

NEW YORK-The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) drift collection vessel the DCV GELBERMAN helped kick off what was an epic scene along the Hudson River earlier this week. As scores of people stood on Engeldrum Bluff at Fort Hamilton the DCV GELBERMAN carried the American flag during with pride, a USACE New York District tradition. USACE crews on board the DCV GELBERMAN work day in and day out to keep the Hudson River and other essential federal navigation channels open and vacant of dangers. “The crew takes pride in keeping the navigation channel free and clear from hazards.” Said Colonel David A. Caldwell, Commander, USACE, New York District.

23 May 2017

Army Corps of Engineers celebrate Environmental Day 2017

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, participated in the celebration of Environmental Day 2017 at the Peterstown Community Center in Elizabeth, N.J. The event was hosted by the Elizabeth River /Arthur Kill Watershed Association. Over 150 local school students attended the event, with this year’s focus on bringing awareness to the community about environmental concerns and solutions in the metropolitan region of New York City.

12 May 2017

U.S. Military Academy New Cadet barracks: stands for one of its own

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District constructed a new Cadet Barracks at the U.S. Military Academy West Point.

20 Apr 2017

Army Corps Completes New Mission in Support of FEMA

When the New York District responds to a federally-declared disaster, it’s usually to provide emergency assistance to communities such as rebuilding public facilities such as schools, and providing temporary shelter.