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This article highlights the collaborative efforts of the community in preserving the Montauk Point Lighthouse in New York. The lighthouse was at risk of erosion, but community members, including Giorgina Reid, worked together to stabilize the cliffs and protect the lighthouse. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and local residents have been involved in various projects to combat erosion, with a recent project successfully strengthening the cliffs. The article emphasizes the importance of community efforts in preserving historical landmarks and protecting against coastal flooding and sea level rise. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on four wetland restoration programs in the New York-New Jersey area. Descriptions of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' work with state and local agencies to restore salt marshes on Staten Island, New York, in the Joseph P. Medwick Park in Rahway, New Jersey, on Elders Island in Jamaica Bay, New York, and in the Woodbridge Creek in Woodbridge, New Jersey, are included. The Corps' work in the Hudson-Raritan Estuary and participation of local high schools students is reported.

Presents information on the Frost Valley Young Men's Christian Association Model Forest that protects water quality funded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' New York District. Purpose of the model forest; Number of people visiting the model forest; Specialists who developed the water quality project; Background on the tour being offered in the model forest.

The article focuses on completion of the program New York City Watershed Environmental Assistance Program, which assists in creating projects that promote protection of water quality of watersheds providing drinking water.

The article focuses on the restoration of a marsh island in Jamaica Bay, New York by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and its partnering agencies. It states that the restored island provides breeding for horseshoe crab and nests for diamondback terrapins. Moreover, the restoraation effort by the USACE and its partner agencies sustains the environment and saves money from taxpayers.

The article highlights the fourth annual Earth Day celebration, sponsored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other agencies on the Elizabeth Marina City Dock at the Hudson-Raritan Estuary of New York and New Jersey in April 2007. During the event, the students learn that the environment could be restored by keeping it pollution-free and the effects of pollution on the environment. Information related to the salt marsh restoration projects of the New York District in 2006 is included

The article reports on the construction of two open-panel solar power facilities that would reduce energy cost in New Jersey and New York. The said project is a collaboration between the National Guard and the New York Army Corps of Engineers. The project is scheduled to be finished in the fourth quarter of 2009.

The article looks at David's Island in New Rochelle, New York, the site of an abandoned military fort. The author discusses several possible uses for the land. Efforts to restore some of the structures on the land due to historical or archaeological significance are reviewed. The preservation of osprey birds in the area is also discussed.

Presents information as it relates to the food industry and people in the United States. Hard Rock Cafe in Orlando, Florida to raise funds for Give Kids the World; Information on Italian farmhouse cooking; Comparison between employees at Marriott and McDonald's J.C. Penney and Levi Strauss; Debut of Totally New Pizza from Pizza Hut; Speakers at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park; Stuffed-animal endangered species.

The article reports that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District has launched a project to improve the conditions at the Calverton National Cemetery in Suffolk County as a way to honor the deceased veterans. The project will enhance the landscape of the cemetery which has deteriorated over the years due to improper irrigation.

Reports on the agreement between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District and the National Park Service to restore the Statue of Liberty in New York City. Restoration of the seawall; Selection of Perello Inc. for the seawall construction contract; Methods used in the restoration of the seawall. INSET: History of Liberty Island..

Focuses on the restoration of the Statue of Liberty by the New York District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 2004. History of Liberty Island; Essence of the project.

The article reports on the restoration of the Orchard Beach in Bronx, New York. According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) professional engineer and chief of the Civil Works Branch Anthony Ciorra, the New York District asked USACE to restore the shoreline of Orchard. Moreover, the efforts done by USACE to rehabilitate the beach are also mentioned.

The article reports on the online virtual archive and public exhibit created by the Westchester County Historical Society and the New Rochelle Public Library in the U.S. The purpose of this creation is to enable the people to know more about the historic items and other aspects of the Fort Slocum located in Washington, D.C. Extensive research which examines the historical data of the Fort Slocum's structures, photographs, and are included in the virtual archive.

The article focuses on the partnership between the Precision Feed Management (PFM) Program and dairy farms in the state of New York for the implementation of cow-feeding methods that lead to better water quality, better milk quality and higher profits. The PFM program, funded by the U.S. Amy Corps of Engineers, is led by the Cornell Cooperative Extension. The program involves the education of dairy farmers on how to reduce the levels of phosphorus and nitrogen in their cow feed in order to improve the quality of watersheds in the state.

The article offers information on the visit of the U.S. Army Crops of Engineers to New York Public School. It says that the visit is part of the Rockaway Waterfront Alliance's campaign to protect the Rockaway shoreline and waterways from obstruction caused by local community, especially the youth. It describes various workshops conducted during the visit including dredging, sea life, and piping plover, to educate the students on the importance of The Corps projects.

The article contemplates on the housing programs of the U.S. Army to provide housing facilities to its soldiers and their families with special reference to the Domestic Lease Program carried out at Fort Drum, New York. It is informed that the United States Army Corp's of Engineers is involved in eradicating the old and unusable houses and constructing new houses at Fort Drum. Information on participation of local community and constructors in the program is also presented.

The article focuses on the restoration work started by the U.S. Army's Corps of Engineers at the Lusk Dam and Reservoir to protect the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York. The Corps inspected the dam in 2004 and found water seeping through a buildup of efflorescence. In 2005, the New York District cleaned the dam of the efflorescence and sealed the leaks.

The article presents a case study on redevelopment as a remedial measure for site contamination in the New York. It reflects that even the most challenging site problems such as projects registered in the federal superfund program have solutions that can pave the way for redevelopment. The article presents a case study in a city in New York, which proved the success of the remediation project. It shows how public agencies through creative partnerships with private developers and contractors can play a critical role in rehabilitating the land contaminated by past uses.

The article highlights the plan for the development of Glen Cove waterfront in New York. The Li Tungsten Superfund Site situated at the waterfront will be cleared up to give way for this development. This is initiated in cooperation with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, New York District. Part of the community's plan is to revitalized the 214 acres of the waterfront of the city. The project is headed by the Glen Cove Industrial Development Agency.

The article highlights the wildlife habitat project initiated by the United States Army Corps of Engineer, New York District, in cooperation with several environmental state and local agencies in 2002. The habitat project site can be seen at the East Inlet Island in the Long Island Intracoastal Waterway in New York. The project was created for the threatened and endangered bird species. Creating an environmental friendly projects proves to be beneficial to all concerned.

The article discusses the support of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to the American soldiers and their families. The USACE contractor renovated the historic West Point Military Academy's Middle School and added a modern facility for the children of Soldiers in New York district. The school construction project is a reflection of the U.S. Army's commitment to provide facilities for world-class educational of the children of the men and women serving in the military.

Reports that the Frost Valley YMCA teaches thousands of people a year about good forest management practices at Claryville, New York. Coverage area of the Frost Valley YMCA; Heart of the model forest; Silvicultural techniques learned by visitors.

Focuses on the performance of a pastry shop that was built at the New York University Medical Center. Who manages the shop; Items sold at the establishment.

Reports on the decision of the New York Board of Education to reshape hotdogs after a third grader fatally choked on a hotdog in February 1996. Plan to remove hotdogs from the lunch menu; Volume of hotdogs served by New York City's public schools; Decision to resize hotdogs.

Reports on the Culinary Institute of America's open call for applications for the Jane Young Wallace Memorial Scholarship. Qualifications; Purpose of the scholarship fund; Amount contributed to the fund as of May 1997.

Reports on the Union Square Cafe's offering of a 200-bottle list arranged according to flavor characteristics instead of just listing wines by appellation or varietal.