Media Advisory
5th Annual Harlem River Boat Tour Highlights Efforts to Build a Green Future for the Harlem River
Event spotlights recent achievements, current challenges, and ongoing efforts to enhance the Harlem River and its watershed communities
New York, N.Y. (Friday, October 2, 2026) — Today, the Harlem River Coalition, Bronx Council for Environmental Quality, Randall’s Island Park Alliance, Bronx & Harlem Rivers Urban Waters Federal Partnership, Hudson River Foundation, and partners are hosting the 5th Annual Harlem River Boat Tour. The annual event focuses on showcasing the work being done to restore, reconnect, and reimagine the Harlem River, and will highlight recent achievements and identify current challenges for the Harlem River and its watershed in Upper Manhattan and the West Bronx.
Before the boat tour departs, event partners, invited officials, and community leaders will deliver brief remarks for participants and media, offering an opportunity to take photographs and hear about ongoing work along the river. Following the remarks, more than 120 elected officials, agency representatives, community leaders, academic experts, and partners are expected to join the boat tour aboard the Circle Line to share their work and connect with others working across the watershed.
Media are welcome to participate in the boat tour if they register in advance.
WHO
Harlem River Coalition, Bronx Council for Environmental Quality, Randall’s Island Park Alliance, Bronx & Harlem Rivers Urban Waters Federal Partnership, Hudson River Foundation, and community partners.
Invited speaker organizations include:
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Invited elected officials include:
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WHAT
Brief remarks and media opportunity ahead of 5th Annual Harlem River Boat Tour
WHEN
Friday, October 2, 2026
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WHERE
Randall’s Island Ferry Dock, located within Randall’s Island Park (20 Randalls Is Park, New York, NY 10035)
The dock is located directly underneath the Manhattan-side ramp of the RFK/Triborough Bridge, where the pedestrian ramp from 124th Street drops down onto the island. GPS coordinates are available here. More on how to reach Randall’s Island can be found here.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
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INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES
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NOTE FOR MEDIA
Media are welcome to attend the morning remarks. Since the boat tour is invitation-only with limited space available, media interested in joining the tour must register in advance and should contact Chauncy Young, Rob Pirani, Christina Carrero, Karen Argenti, or Chris Girgenti for more information (see contact details below).
MEDIA CONTACTS
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