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ADVOCACY EDUCATION PRESERVATION STEWARDSHIP

Join us for "The Swarm" Saturday, November 16th

Author: 
FOCAAdmin
Post date: 
10/31/2013 - 8:56am

The Friends, along with Groundwork Hudson Valley's Saw Mill River Coalition and many many others invite all vine cutters to come together
to attack one big vine area, make a visible difference, and generally have a good time!

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Secrets of New York TV show on the OCA

Author: 
FOCAAdmin
Post date: 
10/31/2013 - 8:59am

A great episode of Secrets of New York with a major section on the OCA and featuring FOCA's own Mavis Cain and Bob Kornfeld and Park Manager Gary Ricci! The OCA bit starts at about 8:48.

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Get Ready for a Spring Ground-Breaking!

Author: 
FOCAAdmin
Post date: 
10/02/2013 - 10:38am

This year, in anticipation of a gala ground breaking for the reconstruction work on the Keeper’s House in Spring 2014, the Friends are saving energy and funds for that important event. Aquefest often loses money for us unless we get a grant, and much as we all love the fun , we have to be sensible. And the big news that work on the Keeper’s House will soon begin demands we plan for a big event!

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Old Aqueduct Views

Post date: 
Thu, 09/12/2013 - 5:32pm

Keeper's House Restoration Job is Out to Bid!

Author: 
FOCAAdmin
Post date: 
09/12/2013 - 2:17pm

HERE’S THE EXCITING NEWS ABOUT THE KEEPER'S HOUSE THAT THE FRIENDS HAVE BEEN WORKING TOWARDS AND WAITING FOR! STAY TUNED FOR UPDATES.

On August 26th, 2013 the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) publicly advertised in the NYS Contract Reporter for sealed bid for the Restoration/Rehabilitation of the Overseer's House in Dobbs Ferry, NY. The work includes restoration and rehabilitation of historic building as an interpretive and education center and park office.

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