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Kayak Commute Across Hudson: New Jersey executive swaps trains for paddles; commute becomes workout

In 2012, Zach Schwitzky and Erik Barber embarked on a unique commuting adventure by kayaking to work. By 2016, Schwitzky had adopted this practice as a daily ritual that fused exercise with transportation. The commute included paddling across the scenic Hudson River before walking to his Manhattan office, providing him…

The Times of India · Sep 25

In 1966, American folk singer Pete Seeger set out to “build a boat to save the Hudson”; his floating classroom has since reached more than 500,000 people

In 1969, Pete Seeger launched the Clearwater sloop to combat pollution in the Hudson River. Serving as a mobile classroom, it captivated audiences with vital lessons on environmental conservation. Beyond education, the Clearwater fostered a spirit of activism, playing a pivotal role in the enactment of the Clean Water Act…

The Times of India · Aug 21

In 1913, engineers built Troy Federal Dam to improve Hudson River navigation, and 113 years later it still serves New York’s canal system

Initiated in 1913, the Troy Lock and Dam project aimed at enhancing navigation along the Hudson River. Laborers, many of whom gained invaluable skills from working on the Panama Canal, contributed to this monumental endeavor. This facility enables a regulated flow for vessels linking to New York's canal system, accommodating…

The Times of India · Aug 16

Plane crashes into freezing Hudson River during emergency landing

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The Independent UK · Mar 3

‘Another miracle on the Hudson’ as survivors pulled from New York river after plane crashes in freezing temperatures

The plane was carrying a single pilot and a passenger, with both sustaining only ‘minor injuries’ in the crash

The Independent UK · Mar 3

Police save injured bald eagle stranded on ice

The New York Police Department rescued a bald eagle on Tuesday (17 February), floating on ice in the Hudson river.

The Independent UK · Feb 18

PayPal's Secret NYC Power Move Exposed as Fintech Giant Snaps Up Massive 10 Year Office Lease

PayPal quietly signs a huge 10 year lease in Manhattan's Hudson Square as New York's office market finds new life.

International Business Times UK · Jan 12

The Inspiration Behind This Hudson Valley Home Came From a Very Unexpected Source – a Tragic 19th-Century Shipwreck and a Grieving Widow

Design Nick Spain took this once–cramped 19th-century Victorian farmhouse into a practical, welcoming family home

Homes & Gardens · Nov 30, 2025

7 Rivers Around the World That Flow Backwards

Rivers usually flow from higher level to lower level. But due to natural factors like strong tides, floods or storms, it is possible for rivers to flow in the opposite direction as well. This natural phenomenon attracts tourists to visit them and explore their natural and unusual beauty. Amazon River,…

MyLifeXP · Nov 20, 2025

Crate & Barrel's 2025 Tablescaping Trends are Like a Pinterest Board for my Thanksgiving Dinner – Think Regency Touches, Jewel Hues, and Tonal Layering

Crate & Barrel's Thanksgiving tablescape trends are bringing all of my seasonal hosting inspiration to life

Homes & Gardens · Oct 26, 2025