WHERE’S THE LEASE…FOR THE FUTURE OF THE SOUTH STREET SEAPORT MUSEUM? Save Our Seaport notes that the South Street Seaport Museum is still in limbo, without a revised lease from the city  that will allow it a sustainable future.  It’s been more than six years since Superstorm Sandy disrupted the Museum’s operations, and despite many positive moves on the part of museum leadership, lack of a fair and viable lease with the city has stalled the museum’s efforts at full recovery.Save Our Seaport urges the city to act promptly to grant the Museum a lease that will allow it to move forward with confidence, raise funds, and execute on ...

In the attached survey, The New York City Economic Development Corporation asks input for its design of the East River Esplanade. The deadline for submission has been extended through this weekend. Save Our Seaport notes that in this survey there is no mention of maritime use along what was once New York’s “Street of Ships.” It takes one minute to fill out the survey, another minute to fill in the “other” blanks under “What enhancements would you like…” and “What words best describe how the redesigned…” in order to advocate for maritime use. Fill in any other “other” you find appropriate. Maritime accommodation needs ...