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Hiking for Lazy People

Author: 
FOCAAdmin
Post date: 
07/09/2018 - 9:12am

They weren’t lazy at all on July 8.  

This wonderully diverse group of Manhattanites, a Meetup group called "Hiking for Lazy People" call themselves lazy.  No way!  On Sunday they walked 13 miles on the Aqueduct trail. When they arrived at the Keeper’s House they were ready for a rest, some water and toilet facilities. Then they sat still for a talk by Mavis Cain that gave them a 15 minute breather and answers to their very astute questions.

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I Love My Park Day 2018: Report with Photos

Author: 
FOCAAdmin
Post date: 
06/25/2018 - 5:23pm

The Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct (FOCA) congratulate the volunteers for their hard work, energy, enthusiasm and spirit of collaboration. There were one hundred and five people who showed up to help for the seventh annual I Love My Park Day on May 5, 2018! An extra special thanks to those who volunteered more than once and a very warm welcome to those who participated for the first time.


Photo credit: John and Lynn Salmon

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A Different Perspective on the Old Croton Aqueduct

Author: 
FOCAAdmin
Post date: 
06/06/2018 - 1:52pm

On Sunday afternoon, June 3rd, Cornelia Cotton, long time member of the Friends shared with a standing room only audience her own perspective of the story of the Old Croton Aqueduct.  

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Highbridge Rocks Community Festival

Author: 
FOCAAdmin
Post date: 
05/31/2018 - 7:26am

Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct stalwarts Mavis Cain, Eddie Jabbour, Michael Ambrozek and Angelica Campoverde braved a chill, drizzly day to represent the Friends at the May 12 “Highbridge Rocks Community Festival” in Manhattan's Highbridge Park, organized by NYC Parks & Recreation. Our contingent took turns introducing local residents to the Aqueduct story at the Friends' table or leading walks on the High Bridge and the area near the fabled Coogan's Bluff. Many local residents were totally unaware of the Aqueduct trail and its link with the bridge.

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A 41-Mile Adventure!

Author: 
FOCAAdmin
Post date: 
05/23/2018 - 11:21am

On April 21st, Chris Mai and partner Frank Mamo completed the 41 mile Old Croton Aqueduct Trail, running the full length from The New York Public Library to the Croton Dam in 9 hours.

Every year, the couple runs a New York themed ultramarathon for fun. "Last year we ran from Inwood Park to Coney Island, one year we ran the perimeter of Manhattan, this year we decided to try the OCA," said Mai.

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