Tag: Hudson River

New Yorkers enjoy new park floating on Hudson River

by Laura BONILLA NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — A new public park skimming the surface of the Hudson River atop 132 concrete “tulips” opened Friday for New Yorkers eager to emerge from a year of onerous pandemic restrictions. Little Island, which can be accessed free-of-charge by two pedestrian bridges, offers lush green spaces and scenic views into southern Manhattan and New Jersey for those who want to get away without getting away. Its opening […]

Remembering 9/11 — The Liberty State Park with the view of the Hudson River

Ellen Aguilar of Eagle News New Jersey Bureau revisits the Liberty State Park in Jersey City which played a big part after the September 11 attacks. It was here where many of the affected New York City residents were brought after the Twin Towers went down in 2001.   First responders crossed the Hudson River to ferry people from New York City to New Jersey for safety.