News From PortSide!

We'd like to repost some of the newsletter we've received from PortSide NY.  We always love hearing from them and want to share this with you.  They have some info for those of you having post-Sandy insurance issues as well as news about upcoming projects.  Read below!

Help with Sandy insurance issues: 
The office of NYS Senator Velmanette Montgomery asked us to help with outreach about Sandy insurance issues.  Please contact them at 718-643-6140 and ask for Jim Vogel if you or your business has issues with your insurer regarding Sandy.

PortSide's Sandy recovery

Ship cat Chiclet helps Steve Swift measure

We had rare, antique, replacement parts for the MARY A. WHALEN stored in the shed alongside the tanker during Sandy. These were inundated. During the December holidays, we ran four volunteer days to prevent any permanent damage from the storm.  

 We have more work to do.  Please volunteer!

 

Hello, working waterfront! We want your Sandy story

PortSide aims to cover waterfront stories others haven't.  When the mariners' response to 9/11 was overlooked; PortSide made up for that with an exhibit.


Similarly, PortSide is now looking at how to create programs that tell the maritime Sandy story. Please send us your stories, photos and ideas!  We are looking into how the industry prepared for Sandy, rode it out, worked during the storm, was damaged, and served during recovery. 
Reach out via email please.
 

PortSide New York is still auctioning.

Please show your support for PortSide New York.  Their pop-up museum at will be vacated on the 31st of August so you only have until the 30th to buy their waterfront artifacts and local art.  They are looking for a home for the MARY A. WHALEN,  the only oil tanker in the world hosting public programs. For a preview of what they have for sale or to get more information about them click here.


Selling is underway!
until Thurs 8/30 8pm
PortSide SOS Pop-Up
145 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

BBQ at PortSide PopUP

The grand opening of PortSide's PopUp mini-museum and gallery is this weekend, which coincides perfectly with fleet week.  They're having a backyard BBQ to celebrate and the neighborhood is invited.  Here's what they had to say about it:

We'd like to celebrate with a small circle of friends in BBQ party in the backyard of 145 Columbia Street on Monday 5/28 around 6:30pm and would like to invite you!

 

We'll cover the beer and wine. Please bring something for the grill, a side dish, or a dessert.

Please RSVP to portsidenewyork@gmail.com if you'd like to attend!

Save Mary A. Whalen Meeting Tonight!

There will be a public meeting tonight at 6:30 pm in an effort to save the oil tanker, Mary A. Whalen. They'd like you to please come by and give your ideas, endorsements, and support to help them save NYC's favorite oil tanker. More info below. If you miss the meeting they will also be accross the street at Montero's Bar until around 10:30. You can also forward a flyer about the meeting, download it here.

Mon 2/27/12 6:30-8:30pm

LICH (Long Island College Hospital)
Conference Rooms A & B

339 Hicks Street, Brooklyn NY 11201

Corner of Atlantic Avenue & Hicks Street, Brooklyn

Enter from Hicks Street (some raised steps)