Events

Michael Miscione, the Manhattan Borough Historian, will lead a bicycle tour of the now-defunct water supply system that served the once-independent City of Brooklyn. The system, built in the 19th century, brought fresh water from Queens and Long Island into the city. It was largely abandoned after Brooklyn was consolidated into New York City in 1898, and its components -- pipes, reservoirs, pumping stations, wells, etc. -- were dismantled, built over or repurposed. But some remnants and ruins still exist, and can be seen if you know where to look.

Our trail-long celebration of the OCA. Music & merrymaking at points along the trail in Yonkers, Hastings, Dobbs Ferry, Irvington, Tarrytown and Croton. To be involved contact Eileen Charles.

Meet at Neperan Road and Grove Street two blocks east - uphill - from Route 9, Tarrytown. Guided walk north to the Pocantico Weir and back includes a detour to several interesting sites in Sleepy Hollow cemetery. About 5.5-6 miles. Bring lunch and water. Information: czfahn@yahoo.com.