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Jet Ski Invasion of NY Harbor Rounds Manhattan’s Tip

July 13, 2021 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

ECO Currey observing more than 400 jet skis approaching on the Hudson River in 2021 Jet Ski InvasionOn June 26th approximately 400 jet skis traveled from Long Island City in the East River, around the tip of Manhattan and up the Hudson River toward the George Washington Bridge, part of the annual New York City Jet Ski Invasion.

ECOs Currey and Veloski spotting the wave of jet skis approaching their security perimeterVideo of the event, which has been held since 2017, can be seen here.

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Marine Enforcement Unit Environmental Conservation Officers worked with the U.S. Coast Guard, New York City Police Department, New York Fire Department, U.S. Park Police, and New Jersey State Police to provide safety zones for other vessel traffic and aid stranded operators or disabled jet skis.

Photo of COs Currey and Veloski spotting the wave of jet skis approaching their security perimeter provided.

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Filed Under: Hudson Valley - Catskills, New York City, Recreation Tagged With: DEC, ECOs, Manhattan, New York City, New York Harbor

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  1. Stefani says

    June 26, 2022 at 12:17 PM

    I was paddle boarding yesterday, June 26, 2022 heading south on the Hudson River from the Inwood section. As I approach the George Washington Bridge, I was nearly run over by three manic jet skiers who went full throttle toward me, nearly missing many of the jet ski drivers were drinking beer and the kicked up water was absolute mayhem. Police boats did nothing to assure my safety or calm the yahoo jet ski drivers.

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