Military.com

German Spies Detonated 2 Million Pounds of Explosives in New York Harbor in 1916: The Statue of Liberty's Torch Has Been Closed Ever Since

Just after 2 a.m. on July 30, 1916, a freight car loaded with TNT exploded at a munitions depot on Black Tom Island in New ...
Forbes

Instead Of ‘The Big Apple,’ New York City Could Be Called ‘The Big Oyster.’ A New Art Installation In Times Square Explains Why

Besides being a source of food and economy, the large oyster populations that once lived in the city’s harbor also participated in the filtering and cleaning of the water. But a new art installation ...
Crain's New York

New York Harbor sees a swell of goods as tariffs loom

The Port of New York and New Jersey handled more inbound shipping containers than any other U.S. port in March, snagging the top spot from the typically busier ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach on ...
ABC7 San Francisco

New ship, Disney Treasure, christened in New York Harbor with dazzling drone show

NEW YORK CITY -- It was a big night for Disney Cruise Line on Tuesday. Its newest ship, the Disney Treasure, took part in an important maritime tradition: getting christened in New York Harbor with a ...
Monocle

Don’t miss the boat: New York is modernising its ferry network

A historic Staten Island to Brooklyn crossing marks the start of new routes, smoother rides and big ambitions.