2 Jun 2023

Preserving an iconic beach for future generations

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District with partnering agencies has been maintaining the historic Coney Island Beach in Brooklyn, New York for decades and this year the beach turns 100-years old. The agencies are maintaining the beach to provide the community flood risk reduction from storms and sea level rise.

24 Oct 2022

$61 Million Renovation Helps Train Army’s Future Leaders

As Silas Bowman walks through the Camp Buckner cadet barracks at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, he’s reminded of his years at West Point. “As a major and a lieutenant colonel in the Army, I trained cadets here.”

3 Oct 2022

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Announces Second Contract Award for the Fire Island to Montauk Point Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New York District, announces the second contract award for the major coastal-storm risk management project known as the Fire Island to Montauk Point (FIMP) Project. The $24,498,050 contract was awarded to Lake Dredge and Dock Company LLC, of Houston, TX.

26 Sep 2022

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Announces Release Draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement for NYNJHAT Study

NEW YORK – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New York District announces the public release of a Draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement for the New York- New Jersey Harbor and Tributaries coastal storm risk management feasibility study (NYNJHAT Study). The report was completed in cooperation with the non-federal sponsors, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, as well as the study partners, New York Department of State and the New York City Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice.

13 Jul 2022

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Announces First Contract Award for the Union Beach Coastal Storm Risk Reduction Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New York District, in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) announces the first contract award for the Union Beach Coastal Storm Risk Reduction Project.

23 May 2022

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces completion of the Champlain Canal Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Barrier Phase I Study

NEW YORK — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, in partnership with the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) and the non-Federal sponsor, New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC) announces the completion of the Champlain Canal Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Barrier Phase 1 Study.

18 Apr 2022

Army Corps Spring Creek Projects Aim to Restore Ecosystems, Manage Flood Risks

In 2012, thousands of homes in New York City were flooded by Hurricane Sandy. One of many neighborhoods affected by the storm was Howard Beach, in Queens, where the nearby Spring Creek Park and adjacent basins acted as a conduit for ocean waters, flooding residential streets and homes. In the storm’s aftermath, local officials pressed federal and state governments for a solution to prevent future flooding.

17 Mar 2022

Army Corps receives more than $97 million for essential water resources projects in Chesapeake Bay region

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, received more than $97 million from the Fiscal

12 Apr 2021

Army Corps installs danger signs along check dams, reminds public of safety risks

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, in coordination with local partners, is installing danger signs along several check dams associated with its southern New York flood risk management projects. These dams can pose serious safety risks to the public when they are used recreationally.

13 Jan 2021

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Announces $30.7 Million Contract Awarded to Restore and Protect Montauk Point Lighthouse

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today announced the award of a $30.7 million contract to H&L Contracting of Bayshore, New York, to restore and protect the historic Montauk Point Lighthouse, located on the easternmost point of Long Island. The two-year project to safeguard the landmark lighthouse from shoreline erosion is expected to start this spring.

8 Jan 2021

Army Safeguards Iconic Times Square Recruiting Station

Each year for the past 30 years, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ New York District personnel ensure the Times Square Recruiting Station an iconic symbol of U.S. Armed Forces recruitment in the heart of New York City and one of the oldest in the U.S. is protected from people gathering there for holiday celebrations. (While COVID-19 precluded crowds for the annual ‘ball drop’ from the Times Tower skyscraper marking the new year, hundreds of thousands of people pass through the area daily.

9 Oct 2020

U.S. Army Chief of Engineers Visits New York District

Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, Chief of Engineers, visited New York District October 5-6 and observed the District’s civil works projects and facilities.

5 Oct 2020

Army Corps of Engineers Honored by Waterfront Alliance as ‘Heroes of the Harbor’

Army Corps honored by the Waterfront Alliance for its work and achievements.

15 Sep 2020

Army Corps of Engineers issues update on Staten Island Coastal Storm Risk Management Project

Army Corps is conducting cultural resources investigations in preparation for construction of Staten Island Coastal Storm Risk Management Project.

29 May 2020

Army Corps of Engineers announces Chiefs Report signing for the New York & New Jersey Hudson Raritan Estuary Ecosystem Restoration Study

Lt. Gen. Todd T. Semonite, Chief of Engineers, signed the Chief's Report for the Hudson Raritan Estuary (HRE) Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study making it eligible for congressional authorization.

19 Mar 2020

Army Corps to close recreation sites across Pennsylvania, southern New York, Maryland, West Virginia in response to COVID-19

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has closed or delayed the opening of Corps-owned and managed recreation sites effective immediately and lasting indefinitely due to the concern for public health and safety of its employees and the visiting public during the COVID-19 pandemic. The closures pertain to visitor centers, beaches, special events, volunteer activities, public meetings, interpretive programs and other public gatherings.

10 Dec 2019

Army Corps of Engineers begins vegetation management on Staten Island N.Y. East Shore

USACE New York District will begin efforts to remove invasive phragmites prevalent within the South Shore of Staten Island Coastal Storm Risk Management Project.

9 Dec 2019

Army Corps announces signing of Chief’s Report for Hashamomuck Cove, New York, Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study

Lt. Gen. Todd T. Semonite, Chief of Engineers, USACE has signed the Chief’s Report for the Hashamomuck Cove, N.Y. Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study

21 May 2019

Home Relocations Make Way For Coastal Restoration Project, Dunes

The New York District is relocating homes a much shorter distance at the Fire Island Inlet to Moriches Inlet Coastal Storm Risk Reduction Project.

21 May 2019

Home Relocations Make Way For Coastal Restoration Project, Dunes

Thinking about physically relocating a home often conjures up images of a huge structure on a flatbed truck with a police escort and the words “Wide-Load” emblazoned on the back. This spring, the New York District is relocating several homes a much shorter distance (20-40 feet), but it’s a no less complicated task.

14 May 2019

New York District restores a portion of East Rockaway Shoreline in time for hurricane season

Dredged material was beneficially used to restore section of heavily eroded shore to provide additional coastal storm risk reduction and increase resiliency.

14 May 2019

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers restores a portion of East Rockaway Shoreline in time for hurricane season

Dredged material was beneficially used to restore section of heavily eroded shore to provide additional coastal storm risk reduction and increase resiliency.

28 Mar 2019

Corps of Engineers to host public meeting to review draft East Sidney Lake master plan and EA

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites the surrounding communities to attend a public meeting on April 3 to review, submit feedback and comment on the draft East Sidney Lake Master Plan and draft Environmental Assessment (EA).

28 Mar 2019

Corps of Engineers to host public meeting to review draft Whitney Point Lake master plan and EA

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites the surrounding communities to attend a public meeting on April 2 to review, submit feedback and comment on the draft Whitney Point Lake Master Plan and draft Environmental Assessment (EA).

19 Mar 2019

Completion of Emergency Rehabilitation of Gilgo Feeder Beach

NEW YORK – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District announces the completion of the emergency restoration of the Atlantic Ocean’s Gilgo Feeder Beach in the Town of Babylon, Long Island, to restore coastal storm risk reduction measures that reduce the risk of barrier island breaches and protect critical infrastructure.

5 Mar 2019

Protecting water quality has positive trickle-down effect - New York City Water Supply

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District constructed a culvert in Harpersfield, New York as part of the Army Corps' New York City Watershed Environmental Assistance Program. This program funds projects that are protecting the water quality of New York State's watersheds that provide drinking water to millions of New York City residents. The new culvert is helping to protect the water quality, while at the same time improving the aquatic life in the water and controlling flooding in the community.

21 Feb 2019

New York District announces release of Interim Report for New York and New Jersey Harbor & Tributaries Study

NEW YORK – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, is releasing an Interim Report for the NY & NJ Harbor and Tributaries Study on February 20, 2019. State and city partners that contributed input on the Interim Report include the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, and the City of New York.

11 Feb 2019

New York District Announces Public Meetings for New York and New Jersey Harbor & Tributaries Study

Army Corps Announces Public Meetings for New York and New Jersey Harbor & Tributaries Study NEW YORK – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) New York District, and partner agencies requests public input regarding the NY & NJ Harbors and Tributaries Study. USACE New York District, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), and the City of New York (NYC) will host seven (8) public meetings for the New York and New Jersey Harbor & Tributaries Study (NYNJHATS).

13 Dec 2018

New York District Completes Moriches Dredging

NEW YORK –The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, has completed contracted emergency dredging of an interim 200-foot-wide deep-water passage of ten feet through the highly dynamic Moriches Inlet. This out-of-cycle emergency work was done to remove the hazardous sand shoals that were closing the inlet and preventing U.S. Coast Guard Search and Rescue vessels from using the inlet to respond to lifesaving missions within Moriches Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, following a series of four unusual Nor’easter storms in March of 2018.

8 Nov 2018

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.