Mar 29, 2010 Letter from our Executive Director
The NY State Legislature and the Governor are currently working to finalize New York’s budget for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2010. Now is the time to make your voice heard in Albany. Read More

Mar 25, 2010 "Quiet Victory" Secured for Hudson River Park
Friend's Executive Director, AJ Pietrantone is featured in the Huffington Post discussing the "quiet victory" of ending helicopter tourist flights in Hudson River Park. Read More

Mar 24, 2010 Friends Secures End to Helicopter Tourism in the Park
Legal agreement to end tourist flights at 30th St. Heliport, on Wednesday March 31st. Friends of Hudson River Park’s action brings quiet and safety to the Park. Read More

Mar 19, 2010 Friends Deputy Director in Downtown Express
Matthew S. Washington, Friends’ Deputy Director, was quoted in an article examining the potential impact of state budget cuts on the Tribeca Boathouse. Read More

Mar 15, 2010 Friends Economic Study Cited in Sunday New York Times Article
Friends of Hudson River Parks’ study demonstrating the financial benefits of the Park, was cited in an article in the Real Estate section of the Sunday, March 14, 2010 New York Times. Read More

Jan 29, 2010 Friends Letter in the Albany Times Union
Executive Director, AJ Pietrantone responds to "A New Kind of Wilderness," published on January 27, 2010 by the Albany Times Union. Read More

Jan 25, 2010 Pier 84 Pet Parade Featured on Animal Planet
January, and February Animal Planet’s Underdog to Wonderdog program featured a segment on the annual Pier 84 Pet Parade and Fall Festival sponsored by Friends of Hudson River Park, the Friends of Pier 84 and the 44th Street Better Block Association Read More