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New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) today announced new measures to encourage greater use of City piers by historic and cultural vessels, and spur tourism.
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The initiative includes the release of streamlined docking protocols, a standard permit application, and consolidated information about 19 docking locations across the city. By hosting all of this information on the www.nyc.gov/waves website, historic vessel operators can more easily find comprehensive details on specific dock features such as: available public amenities; the types of docking (e.g. short-term or long-term stays); and the requirements for docking at each of the 19 available locations for historic vessels.
"The Bloomberg Administration is committed to reconnecting New Yorkers and visitors from around the world with our 520 miles of waterfront," Deputy Mayor for Economic Development Robert K. Steel said. "By enabling more historic and educations vessels to dock in New York City we will bring visitors, jobs and investment to our waterfront."
“Today’s announcement marks another important milestone in the Bloomberg Administration’s WAVES initiative, which is reconnecting New Yorkers to the City’s waterfront,” said New York City Economic Development Corporation President Seth W. Pinsky. “By providing better docking information for historic vessels and a standardized docking process, we will encourage greater use of the City’s piers and continue to enhance waterfront areas for residents and visitors alike.”
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