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  • March

    Photo of the Saint Lawrence Seaway

    One of the Greatest Engineering Feats No One Talks About: The St. Lawrence Seaway

    The Saint Lawrence Seaway stands as one of the greatest engineering feats of the 20th century, yet it remains one of the least talked about. This massive infrastructure project, which transformed North American trade and transportation, was built with precision, innovation, and sheer determination. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with Canadian authorities, played a critical role in its construction, ensuring that the Great Lakes region could compete on the global stage.

  • February

    Peter Conover Hains: A Pioneering Force in American Military Engineering

    Peter Conover Hains: A Pioneering Force in American Military Engineering

    Major General Peter Conover Hains’ career spans some of the most transformative years in U.S. military and civil engineering. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District revisits the legacy of this influential engineer—a man whose innovations and leadership helped shape the nation’s infrastructure during times of conflict and peace.

  • October

    MG John Newton (August 24, 1823 – May 1, 1895) was an American general and engineer who served in the Union Army during the American Civil War, and as Chief of the Corps of Engineers

    The Conquest of Hell Gate: A Historic Feat in New York Harbor

    In the late 19th century, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers undertook one of the most ambitious and challenging engineering feats in American history—the removal of hazardous rocks from Hell Gate, a narrow and treacherous strait in the East River of New York. This critical waterway was a major route for maritime transportation but was notorious for its perilous conditions due to powerful tidal currents and submerged rocks that obstructed navigation.

  • July

    Construction of the critical Tanauan Airdrome, Leyte, Philippines, 16 December 1944. Men of the 1897th Engineer Aviation Battalion lay steel mat while commanding officer Col. James E. O'Keefe (left) and Maj. Gen. Hugh J. Casey (center) watch. Casey Papers, CEHO.

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the Pacific Theater: Overcoming Unprecedented Challenges

    In the most primitive, undeveloped, and remote areas of the Pacific Ocean, China, and Southeast Asia, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers played a crucial role during World War II. These regions, often covered with impenetrable jungles, teeming with tropical insects and diseases, cut by swift and wide rivers, and crossed by rugged mountains, presented formidable challenges. The engineers faced the task of creating logistical facilities at the end of tenuous supply lines stretching hundreds, if not thousands, of miles back to developed bases.
  • American light infantry storm Redoubt 10 while sappers, bottom right, use axes to hack through the log palisade. Painting by H. Charles McBarron.

    US Army Corps of Engineers Reflects on Its Historic Legacy This Independence Day

    As the United States celebrates Independence Day, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) New York District takes this moment to reflect on its storied history and enduring mission to serve the nation through military engineering, construction, and civil works. The history of the USACE dates back to the American Revolution. On June 16, 1775, the Continental Congress authorized the establishment of a "Chief Engineer for the Army," marking the beginning of the Corps' long-standing commitment to engineering excellence. Colonel Richard Gridley was appointed as the first Chief Engineer by General George Washington, tasked with constructing fortifications near Boston, including those at Bunker Hill.

  • May

    Michael Connor, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works speaks at a press event for port improvements.

    ASACW and Port Authority Announce Major Investments to Enhance Port of New York and New Jersey

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, has announced a series of significant investments to enhance navigational safety and efficiency at the Port of New York and New Jersey. This multifaceted package aims to fortify the port's infrastructure and support its crucial role in the national and global supply chain.
  • Colonel Young Speaks at Beach Opening Event in Rockaway

    Rockaway kicks off Beach Season as Work Resumes

    Rockaway has officially kicked off its beach season, coinciding with the resumption of significant beach work in the area. Contract 1, which included multiple beach improvements for Rockaway, is now complete. This phase involved the construction of groins—stone structures designed to slow down natural beach erosion. As part of the ongoing efforts to protect the peninsula and reduce coastal storm risk, Rockaway received 14 new groins, while five existing groins were refurbished. Additionally, aging timber piers along the project area were removed.

  • October

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    New Opportunities to Bloom in New York City for Emerging Professionals in Diverse Fields through Summer Internships

    NEW YORK CITY – In the heart of the energetic and ever-evolving New York City, summer internships and other career opportunities are flourishing for the new wave of professionals across diverse fields such as engineering, biology, archaeology, and technology.
  • DCV Hayward undergoes repairs at Bayonne Dry Dock

    DCV HAYWARD Undergoes Significant Crane Refit at Bayonne Dry Dock

    BAYONNE - The DCV HAYWARD is currently experiencing a significant overhaul at Bayonne Dry Dock (BDD) as it prepares to meet the latest industry standards. This major refit aims to upgrade its crane infrastructure and align with the requirements of the Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection and the American Bureau of Shipping Classification.

  • May

    Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Pride speaks with members of the press.

    New York District Contributes to New York State Hurricane Evacuation Study

    New York, NY - A comprehensive New York State (NYS) Hurricane Evacuation Study is being conducted by a partnership between the National Hurricane Program, the Army Corps, FEMA, NOAA's National Hurricane Center, and the State of New York. The study aims to provide data, resources, and technical assistance for hurricane evacuation planning and response for state, local, tribal, territorial, and federal government partners.

  • January

    Members of the public learn more about the NY&NJ HATS Study.

    NY&NJHATS Study Enters New and Crucial Phase

    Newark, NJ— In a packed room at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials answered questions from the public about the Tentatively Selected Plan (TSP) for the New York and New Jersey Harbors and Tributaries Study. In the past coastal storms have pummeled the North Atlantic Coast of the United States.
  • Crews work on the Rockaway Project.

    As Groins Take Shape, the Rockaway Project Keeps Moving

    Rockaway, NY- Crews are hard at work executing the first contract tied to the East Rockaway Inlet to Rockaway Inlet, and Jamaica Bay Project in New York. This project has been in the works for more than a decade and was accelerated following the impacts from Hurricane Sandy and a series of Nor’easters that have left the community vulnerable to risk from coastal flooding.

  • April

    Work continues to convert the Westchester County Center into an alternate care facility that will be home to 100 acute-COVID19 patients. Work is expected to be complete on April 19.

    USACE Alternate Care Facility Mission Continues at the Westchester County Center

    White Plains-- On any given weekend you’ll find the Westchester County Center buzzing with excitement. From basketball tournaments, to live shows, to public meetings, the convention center was a local melting pot of events, people, and cultures. Now the convention center has a new mission, to serve as an alternate care facility. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, is making it just that. A little over three weeks ago a Mission Assignment Task Order (MATO) was assigned to the New York District by FEMA in order to build alternate care facilities in the wake of the worldwide COVID19 crisis. USACE was deployed under a National activation to provide initial planning and engineering support (Emergency Support Function 3 – Public Works & Engineering) Nationwide to address possible medical facility shortages in the U.S. One FEMA MA was issued to USACE Headquarters for a Fusion Cell for disaster response planning.

  • March

    The U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) arrived in New York City March 30th in support of the COVID-19 response efforts.

    USNS COMFORT Arrives in New York in Support of the COVID-19 Response Efforts

    The USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) arrived in New York City March 30th in support of the COVID-19 response efforts. The Army Corps vessel GELBERMAN travelled alongside the ship as it traveled along the New York Harbor to its newly-dredged dock in Manhattan on the Hudson River.
  • The U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) arrived in New York City March 30th in support of the COVID-19 response efforts.

    USNS COMFORT Arrives in New York in Support of the COVID-19 Response Efforts

    The USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) arrived in New York City March 30th in support of the COVID-19 response efforts. The Army Corps vessel GELBERMAN travelled alongside the ship as it traveled along the New York Harbor to its newly-dredged dock in Manhattan on the Hudson River.
  • James Buhr, U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville project manager and Emergency Operations Center team member, listens during the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers daily commander’s telecon briefing March 25.

    Huntsville Center EOC streamlines COVID-19 response efforts

    Huntsville Center is supporting the Corps efforts in working with FEMA, the White House, DOD, and other federal, state and local partners by developing plans and specifications for the rapid conversion of hotels, barracks and arena-type facilities into ICU-capable hospitals for treating COVID-19 patients.
  • Jacob Javits Convention Center

    USACE begins construction on Alternate Care Facilities

    Work is being done in support of FEMA-led COVID-19 Pandemic Response NEW YORK— The US Army Corps of Engineers, USACE, continues to make significant progress in its efforts to support the FEMA-led response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic. Nationwide, USACE has received 5 FEMA Mission Assignments (MAs) totaling $357 million, and has more than 250 personnel providing support.
  • Jacob Javits Convention Center

    USACE begins construction on Alternate Care Facilities

    Work is being done in support of FEMA-led COVID-19 Pandemic Response NEW YORK— The US Army Corps of Engineers, USACE, continues to make significant progress in its efforts to support the FEMA-led response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic. Nationwide, USACE has received 5 FEMA Mission Assignments (MAs) totaling $357 million, and has more than 250 personnel providing support.

  • February

    Work begins on WOSI

    New York District marks start of WOSI Work

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today announced measures to reverse flood damage west of Shinnecock Inlet after two storms in October 2019 resulted in severe erosion and large losses of sand along the shoreline. The damage threatened properties west of the Shinnecock Inlet, including Dune Road, an evacuation route, commercial fishing plants, marina facilities, and public restaurants. USACE has awarded a $10.7 million contract to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company of Oakbrook, Illinois, to address the significant coastline storm damages encountered at the West of Shinnecock Inlet Coastal Storm Risk Reduction Project on the south shore of Long Island.
  • Work begins on WOSI

    New York District marks start of WOSI Work

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today announced measures to reverse flood damage west of Shinnecock Inlet after two storms in October 2019 resulted in severe erosion and large losses of sand along the shoreline. The damage threatened properties west of the Shinnecock Inlet, including Dune Road, an evacuation route, commercial fishing plants, marina facilities, and public restaurants. USACE has awarded a $10.7 million contract to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company of Oakbrook, Illinois, to address the significant coastline storm damages encountered at the West of Shinnecock Inlet Coastal Storm Risk Reduction Project on the south shore of Long Island.

  • May

    District personnel serve food at New York District’s Diversity Day

    Army Corps’ New York District Celebrates Diversity Day

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District held an event to celebrate the district’s diversity.

  • March

    Lt. Gen. Todd Semonite, Chief of Engineers visited New York District in March to review current projects, thank District employees for their continuing service, observe a critical emergency maintenance dredging project and present an employees with a prestigious award.

    USACE Commanding General visits New York District, presents Caven Point employee with prestigious award

    Lt. Gen. Todd Semonite, Chief of Engineers visited New York District and reviewed current projects, thanked District employees, and presented a prestigious award.
  • Lt. Gen. Todd Semonite, Chief of Engineers visited New York District in March to review current projects, thank District employees for their continuing service, observe a critical emergency maintenance dredging project and present an employees with a prestigious award.

    USACE Commanding General visits New York District, presents Caven Point employee with prestigious award

    Lt. Gen. Todd Semonite, Chief of Engineers visited New York District and reviewed current projects, thanked District employees, and presented a prestigious award.
  • Residents gather to watch a presentation about the New York New Jersey Harbors and Tributaries Study

    New York & New Jersey Harbors and Tributaries Study Interim Report on Display at Public Meetings

    In Westchester County, N.Y. several people gathered to learn more about the New York & New Jersey Harbors and Tributaries study, a component of the North Atlantic Coast Comprehensive Study.
  • Residents gather to watch a presentation about the New York New Jersey Harbors and Tributaries Study

    New York & New Jersey Harbors and Tributaries Study Interim Report on Display at Public Meetings

    In the Little Theater at the Westchester County Center in White Plains New York, about 150 people gathered to learn more about the New York & New Jersey Harbors and Tributaries study (NYNJHATS). The study is a component of the North Atlantic Coast Comprehensive Study that was completed by the US Army Corps of Engineers, North Atlantic Division. Both studies will address coastal storm and flood risk to vulnerable populations, property, ecosystems, and infrastructure affected by Hurricane Sandy in the United States' North Atlantic region.

  • November

    Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) Mr. Ryan A. Fisher Visits New York District

    Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) Mr. Ryan A. Fisher Visits New York District

    Mr. Ryan A. Fisher, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) joined District Commander Col. Thomas Asbery and members of the New York District and North Atlantic Division on November 7th and New York District’s Civil Works missions.
  • Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) Mr. Ryan A. Fisher Visits New York District

    Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) Mr. Ryan A. Fisher Visits New York District

    Mr. Ryan A. Fisher, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) joined District Commander Col. Thomas Asbery and members of the New York District and North Atlantic Division on November 7th and New York District’s Civil Works missions.

  • October

    Army Corps of Engineers, Chief of Engineer's Environmental Advisory Board meeting held in NYC

    Chief of Engineer's Environmental Advisory Board meeting held in NYC

  • New York District Hosts Army Chief of Engineer's Environmental Advisory Board

    Chief of Engineer's Environmental Advisory Board meeting held in NYC

  • August

    Long Beach, NY

    New York District begins phase 2 of Shore Risk Reduction Project

    The Long Beach community along the south shore of Long Island, N.Y. like so many others, experienced beach erosion as a result of Hurricane Sandy. The Army Corps' New York District is now in the process of increasing resiliency at the Coastal Storm Risk Reduction Project along the shore of Long Beach with the commencement of Phase 2 -- an essential phase of the overall shore protection project.