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ADVOCACY EDUCATION PRESERVATION STEWARDSHIP

High Bridge Celebration

Post date: 
Mon, 07/27/2015 - 6:30am

Marathon runner Peter Soboroff raises $2,570 for the Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct

Author: 
FOCAAdmin
Post date: 
07/26/2015 - 11:33am

“One of the best things about moving to Dobbs Ferry 3 years ago was discovering the Old Croton Aqueduct.” That is what Peter Soboroff said as he handed a check for $2,570 to Mavis Cain, FOCA president. The donation, raised through GoFundMe. is designated for the education project in the restored Keeper's House.

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The Friends at the High Bridge Celebration

Author: 
FOCAAdmin
Post date: 
07/26/2015 - 11:26am

The Friends had an amazing, exhilarating day at the High Bridge Saturday, participating in the kickoff of festivities for NYC Parks' Season of the High Bridge. We had a nearly endless stream of people stopping at our table, which was well-located just next to the (98-step) stairway down to the bridge (Manhattan side), plus many who joined our walks on the bridge, which we led about every half hour. Mega-thanks to Sara, Lesley, Mavis, Bob, Carl and Tom for their stamina, cheerfulness, and dedication.

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HIGH BRIDGE CELEBRATION THIS WEEKEND

Author: 
FOCAAdmin
Post date: 
07/20/2015 - 6:39am

Public festivities on the bridge launch the Season of the High Bridge. The Friends will be "roving docents" and will lead walking tours. Visit the Friends' table - take the short paved path from Amsterdam Ave. at W. 172nd St. See directions [see directions here] and visit the NYC Parks Dept. website [ link] for more information about the event.

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Opening of Stairway To and From the Quarry Trail to Warburton Avenue in Hastings

Author: 
FOCAAdmin
Post date: 
06/18/2015 - 5:52pm

At the beginning of June, without fanfare, the long awaited stairway to and from the Quarry Trail to Warburton Avenue opened! Now, anyone on the Aqueduct Trail can walk down Quarry Trail and walk up the stairs to Warburton Avenue. Close by is Antoinette’s Patisserie, a Hasting’s favorite for its own brand of coffee, pastries and gelato. Also across the street from Antoinette’s is a shady park which is open to the public.

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