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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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FOCA supports the Protect the Palisades Coalition

Author: 
FOCAAdmin
Post date: 
07/31/2013 - 5:07pm

Press Release: Proposed LG Building Would Mar Palisades, Image Shows

Englewood Cliffs, N. J. – July 30, 2013 – Today, Protect the Palisades released visual simulations taken from the George Washington Bridge showing that LG's proposed 143-foot tower would destroy the Palisades vista. The images, which provide “Before” and “After” views, stand in stark contrast to LG's claims to the contrary.

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Preservation Work Assures Croton Aqueduct Double Arch Bridge Another Hundred Years

Author: 
FOCAAdmin
Post date: 
07/24/2013 - 5:30pm

Photo: Mavis Cain, Gary Ricci, Manager of Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park, Sammy Singh who worked on the bridge and Robert Kornfeld.

By Andrea Minoff

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