The 79th Street Boat Basin Reopens Today

New York, NY · June 13, 2026

The morning air is thick but the river breeze is helping. If you’ve been waiting to walk the docks at 79th Street, today is your day.

📰 The Lead

The 79th Street Boat Basin is officially welcoming the public back to its A-dock this morning. It’s been a long road of dredging and structural repairs that kept this Upper West Side staple behind fences for years. While the iconic restaurant remains in the "coming soon" phase of its renovation, the promenade and boat slips are operational once again. This reopening is a major milestone for the Hudson River Greenway, restoring one of the few spots where the city truly meets the water without a highway in between. Expect some crowds this afternoon as neighbors reclaim their favorite sunset perch. The Parks Department expects the remaining dock sections to follow by late summer.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • L Train Weekend Disruptions — Shuttle buses are replacing trains between Lorimer Street and Broadway Junction through Sunday night for track maintenance.

  • New Composting Bins Arrive — The next phase of the mandatory brown-bin program hits the Upper West Side this morning with curbside deliveries.

  • Berry Street Open Street — The popular Brooklyn stretch officially expands its pedestrian-only hours starting at 8:00 AM today for the summer season.

☁️ Today's Outlook

  • High 91°F · Low 69°F — Overcast
    • It’s going to be a sticky one, so plan for indoor breaks between activities.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • SummerStage: Jazz at the Lake — Central Park, 2:00 PM World-class quintets perform for free near the Bethesda Terrace.

  • Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit — University Place, 12:00–6:00 PM The final weekend to browse hundreds of local artists across the village.

  • Queens Night Market — Flushing Meadows Corona Park, 5:00 PM Affordable global eats and live music under the Unisphere.

  • Jersey City: Jazz Festival — Exchange Place, 1:00 PM A short PATH ride for waterfront stages and local food vendors.

  • Smorgasburg Williamsburg — Marsha P. Johnson State Park, 11:00 AM Dozens of local food startups serving everything from bao to brisket.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • The Noguchi Museum
    • Tucked away in Long Island City, this serene space was designed by Isamu Noguchi himself to showcase his life’s work. The open-air sculpture garden feels worlds away from the nearby industrial blocks. It was the first museum in the country to be established by a living artist for their own creations.

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