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President's Message Members of the NRPA naro to open a new fishing urgently awaiting this docu­ 0 and our Coalition Against pier. We fought the loss of ment to learn the fate of the Water Disposal civic and en­ wetlands with the Midland borrow pits off our coast H vironmental teams did not Beach Civic Association and We need your help to take a break over the holi­ Crescent Beach Civic Asso­ continue our fight for our days. We couldn't afford to - ciation. We collaborated wetlands, marshes, creeks, U there was too much work to with the Staten Island Tax­ bays, rivers, beaches and 0 be done! payers Association, Harbor harbors. Our waterways are M M We supported the Ja­ Preserve and the Protectors priceless resources, all too maica Bay Task Force in the of Pine Oak Woods to save often targeted for abuse or formation of a Blue Ribbon some properties in Great outright destruction. We U Panel to study the loss of salt Kills And that'sjust the be- have earned a considerable marshes. Our letters on this ginningf measure of respect but we h- problem went across the city We wish that we could need your input to continue u and down to the Depart­ say that the Army Corps of to battle. We are a 501 (c) 3 U ment of the Interior in Wash­ Engineers has finally issued non-profit organization and h- ington, DC. Our members the revised Dredge Materials we are all volunteers. Our O met with the staff of Brook­ Management Plan (DMMP). Board Members donate their lyn Borough President Sadly, we cannot The latest time and pay their own ex­ Golden to discuss the pro­ deadline for this document - penses out of pocket. J2 posed use of processed the end of the year - has Please join or renew U dredge material at the Penn­ come and gone. We have your membership in the U sylvania Ave./FountdinAve. been waiting for the release NRPA today - see form on T landfill sites. We also worked of this document since April, last page or view our up­ c: U i/l with Staten Island Borough 2000, but despite repeated dated website at www. oS a« TJ President Molinari and Dep­ promises from the Corps, it NRPA.com. **w uty Borough President Moli- has not materialized. We are Thank you! ** 2 1C U CO c e * E Spotlight On...The Staten Island Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs CO re c The Staten Island Federa­ serves as a Vice President of battle to dredge the channel 0 tion of Sportsmen's Clubs is NRPA. into Great Kills Harbor. The c: in 3 0 an "umbrella" group com­ The interests of Federa­ shoaling in this channel ef­ I- O _ posed of sixteen other tion member groups are fects more than just the ac­ groups When one considers quite diverse: rod and gun tivities of party boats and the memberships of the indi­ clubs, boating (the Midland pleasure boats. It is currently vidual groups, the Federa­ Beach Sportsmen's Club and so shallow that fire fighting tion is truly a force to be T „ the Staten Island Tuna Club boats cannot get in there at »- 3 reckoned with, representing are members), civic organi­ all. thousands of people. u. C zations (including the Cres­ The list of this organiza­ re The Federation was es­ o £ cent Beach Civic Associa­ tion's activities is endless! tablished in 1947 and func­ z +* tion), archery and environ­ They provide public educa­ M tions as a pipeline to com­ o C mental issues. The Federa­ tion regarding habitat pro­ CO munities and elected offi­ IN tion is leading the way in tection and restoration and cials. The Federation's capa­ supporting handicapped ac­ can always be counted on ble and energetic President, cess in woodland Adiron to pitch in for various clean O Jack Latanzio, Jr. is well O dack parks. They have also up projects. g known for his ability to 00 been working with many One member group has (C move community projects q o boat and yacht clubs in the (Continued on page 2) CL U along. Mr. Latanzio also Pugs I NATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION/CAWD

(Continuedfrom page I) nently featured in the first chapter formation, call Joe Scotti (718) a particularly interesting history. of the book "At the Bottom of the 356-0553. The Andrew Zimmer Fish and Harbor", by Joseph Mitchell. The For more information about Game Association was named af­ book is a classic set of tales about the wealth of activities provided ter the first Game Warden of New New York Harbor's waterways and by the Staten Island Federation of York State. He lived on Staten Is­ shoreline. The Association still Sportsmen's Clubs, please call Jack land and his job was to catch holds an annual clambake in his Latanzio, Jr. at (718) 442-3562. poachers and others who abused memory and sponsors a series of the marine ecosystem. He is promi­ youth conservation classes. For in­ The Miraculous Transformation of Pier 3 Thousands of people walked plantings and comfort stations uty Borough President James by Pier 3 every day and never should arrive by summer. Two fish Molinaro; Lee Covino and Ed gave it a second glance. It was just cleaning stations are also in the Burke from the Borough Presi­ an old Coast Guard pier, in the works. Visitors to the nearby Light­ dent's Office and Donald Biggica, shadow of the Staten Island Ferry house Museum will surely find it to the DOT Director of Dock Building terminal. In recent years, the Dept. be a wonderful addition to their Operations. DOT employees really of Transportation (DOT) used it as visit. And of course, it's the start of worked hard to get everything a storage area. what we hope will be even more "shipshape" in between all of their But you should see it now! On access to the north shore water­ other assignments. December 15, 2000, the last day front. So don't waste any time - get of striped bass season, NRPA Vice Many people deserve a round out there and enjoy this unique President Jack Latanzio, Jr. joined of applause for completing this recreational pier. Staten Island Deputy Borough project in such a short time: Dep­ President James Molinaro in cast­ ing the first fishing line from a to­ tally revamped Pier 3. NRPA Secre­ tary Kerry Sullivan and members of the Beachcomber Surf & Gun Club also took part in the celebration. In three short months, there has been a remarkable transforma­ tion. Pier 3 is huge - 800 feet long and 80 feet wide and has heart stopping views of Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Narrows. New amenities will appeal not only to fishing fans but to the entire com­ munity. Benches are already in Stolen Isfrinc! Deputy Borough President tomes Molirvirc (left) rinrj place and lighting, picnic tables. NRPA Vice President Jack latdnzio. Jr were the first to cast off from Pier John Malizia Honored The Natural Resources Protective Association presented an award to our Treasurer, John Malizia for his "Commitment to Preserving the Marine Envi­ ronment." The award was presented at the NRPA Holiday Party by President Jim Scarcella. Several years ago. Mr. Malizia successfully fought the construction of toxic containment islands in Raritan Bay and off Rockaway Beach in Queens. And he hasn't stopped since! He can always be counted on to provide insightful, rational assessments of environmental issues. . Mr. Malizia, an avid fisherman and boater, is Rear Commodore of the Staten Island Yacht Club. He is also an officer of the Staten Island Tuna Club. It's truly a pleasure to work with you John! VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1 Pug. 3

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President: Annual Meeting Report Jim Scarcella The NRPA annual meet­ States of New York and also noted that for the first Stolen Island Friends ofClearwater ing was held on November New Jersey as well as time, the Army Corps of En­ 2,2000 at the Richmond the Environmental Pro­ gineers has recognized that Vice Presidents: County Yacht Club and tection Agency to channel deepening for John G. Latanzio Jr. was well attended. After prosecute those who large ships causes ecologi­ S.I. Federation of President Jim Scarcella wel­ violate existing envi­ cal damage and hoped that Sportsmens Clubs comed members and ronmental laws. the Corps would finally Tony Soma guests, Secretary Kerry Sulli­ »The NRPA supports sponsor some genuine res­ Staten Island van outlined some of our projects that will pre­ toration projects as mitiga­ Tuna Club goals: serve and protect fresh­ tion. Jack Latanzio, Jr. NRPA Secretary: «The NRPA opposes water and tidal wet­ Kerry Sullivan dumping of toxic lands. Vice President, reported on N. Y. Stale Marine dredge spoils in our *The NRPA urges that efforts to open several ar­ Advisory Council ocean and bays as well combined sewer over­ eas of the North Shore for as dumping in borrow flow abatement be in­ waterfront access. Mr. La­ Rec. Secretary: Phil Calise and sub-channel pits. creased. tanzio, who is also Presi­ Richmond County «The NRPA urges Gov­ Mr. Sullivan, who is also dent of the Staten Island Yacht Club ernor Pataki to release the Environmental Chair of Federation of Sportsmen's funding allocated to the Coastal Conservation Clubs, described the pro­ Treasurer: John Malizta New York State for Association, New York posed fishing pier at Father S.I. Yacht Club beneficial reuse of Chapter, described the Capodano Blvd and dredge spoils. The varities of fish and shellfish Seaview Ave. The large pier Brooklyn funds are urgently found in local waters, in­ will be lighted and ameni­ Coordinator: needed to process cluding bluefish, blackfish, ties will include benches, Ida Sanoff dredged mud from up­ fluke, flounder and sea rod holders and restrooms. Shelffishing: coming projects. bass. Unfortunately, New He thanked Staten Island Pete Glissman »The NRPA supports York State Health Advisories Borough President Guy S.L.Baymens Assoc. the preservation of are in effect for consump­ Molinari and Deputy Bor­ wetlands in South tion of many species of lo­ ough President James Moli- Trustees: Beach and the creation cal fish, because industrial naro for their assistance in Cindy Zipf of parkland in Great pollutants have accumu­ renovating a Department Clean Ocean Action Kills Harbor Park. No lated in their tissues. of Transportation pier near Andy Willner more overdevelop­ NY/NJ Baykeeper Andy the Staten Island Ferry (see NY/NJHarbor Baykeeper ment! Willner spoke about article on page 2] Jim Kelly « The NRPA supports "making the polluters pay". NRPA Brooklyn Coordi­ Save Ike Bay the creation of a na­ He described how General nator, Ida Sanoff, discussed Charles P. Talley,Ph.D tional wildlife refuge in Electric and Occidental The Memorandum of NRPA Tony Rose the Hackensack Mead- Chemical have caused bil­ Agreement between the S.I. Sport Divers owlands and opposes lions of dollars of damage Army Corps of Engineers Kathleen FiUgerald the construction of the to natural resources in our and the Environmental Pro­ Coastal Conservation Mills Mega Mall. area, but have only paid tection Agency (EPA). The Association «The NRPA urges the nominal fines. Mr. Willner (Continued on page 4) 1-08.4 NATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTIVE ASSOCIAFION/CAWD

(Continuedfrom page 3) views on this issue. Staten Island Citizens for Clean Air, Memorandum is the first step in The meeting concluded with a Crescent Beach Civic Association, the arduous process of revising comprehensive presentation on Turnaround Friends, Inc. Staten standards for the Historic Area the proposed park at Pine Oak Island Baymen's Association, Remediation Site (HARSJ - see Woods. The speakers included Staten Island Taxpayers Associa­ 'Open Letter Project' below. Lianne Ericsson of Harbor Preser­ tion, Staten Island Tuna Club, Ms. Sanoff provided an update on vation. Ellen Pratt of Protectors of Staten Island Yacht Club, Great the number of groups and elected Pine Oak Woods and Eileen Kills Yacht Club and many more. officials who had "signed on" to a Moreale and Carol Zirngibl of the The NRPA would like to thank letter supporting the new stan­ Crescent Beach Civic Association. Phil Calise, the Staten Island Regis­ dards. The NRPA has vowed to work ter and the Richmond County Attendees were thrilled to closely with these groups to make Yacht Club for helping to make hear Assemblyman Eric Vltaliano the park a reality. this evening a resounding success! announce that he wouldjoin the This evening brought to­ We would also like to welcome resounding call for sensible gether many other people that our new members and say thanks (beneficial) use of contaminated share our goals of preserving the to everyone who generously re­ dredge spoils. Several Green Party marine environment, including newed their membership. candidates also presented their Mariner's Marsh Conservancy, Wanted: People to Grow Oysters Oysters perform vital functions Now a program is underway to ings or off of a dock. Once a month, in the marine ecosystem, filtering determine if oysters can thrive here the frame is pulled out of the water suspended sediments and algae again The NY/NJ Baykeeper is look­ and the oysters are rinsed off and from the water. At one time. New ing for people to participate in a measured. The results are then sent York Harbor was loaded with them, simple experiment. Oysters are to the Baykeeper for tabulation. For but they perished as the water be­ placed in a lightweight mesh frame info, call the Baykeeper at 1-800- came more polluted. which is suspended between pil­ 8BAYKPR.

The Open Letter Project The NRPA, and New Jersey's sey Governor Christine Todd Whit­ you know, we're all volunteers as Clean Ocean Action have always man even offered to process are most of cur member groups. cried out for tighter standards for dredged mud from New York that The letter was passed from person ocean remediation. As you know, would not meet the new, more to person and group to group and there is considerable controversy stringent standards. But to our sur­ the response was wonderfull over the remediation standards prise, the silence was deafening. But there is still more work to that will be used to cover or "cap" We contacted the office of be done. Companies that were the old ocean dump site known as New York Senator Charles eyeing the HARS as a place to the HARS. (Historic Area Remedia­ Schumer and were astonished to dump their contaminated mud tion Site). Under current guide­ learn that this was perceived as a were outraged that new stan­ lines, material that was even more New York versus New Jersey issue, dards would force them to pursue contaminated than what was al­ not as an issue that was of equal other options. As we go to press, ready out there could be used as concern to residents of both the specter of lawsuits to overturn cap material. states. So we decided to show that the new standards is looming on We're happy to tell you that ocean dumping of contaminated the horizon. All because New York there has been some effort to i m- sediments is of GREAT concern to State continues to ignore the dirty prove the standards. In late Octo­ New Yorkers. mud problem. ber, the U.S. Army Corps of Engi­ That's how the Open Letter The letter in its entirety is on neers and the Environmental Pro­ Project began. We wanted to pub­ the next page. We're still accept­ tection Agency signed a Memo­ licize this before the elections, so ing signatures, so if your group is randum of Agreement (MOA) to we tried to get as many groups as interested, please contact us. tighten standards for one class of we could to sign on in the space pollutants - PCBs. Former New Jer­ of a little more than two weeks. As VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1

An Open Letter to New York Officials: tion of our waterways. The newfy established PCB value in the MOA is a welcome step. Although Statement of Support for Federal there are still concerns that this level should be Memorandum ofAgreement Regarding lower, the MOA action vindicates the long­ Ocean Placement of standing concerns by marine ecosystem advocates Dredged Harbor Sediments, that the mud being used to cap the toxic stain had and a Call for Action been too polluted. Several New York based projects now fail to meet ocean remediation material guidelines due to For nearly 100 years, sediments dredged from PCB contamination. Although the State of New the NY-NJ Harbor have been disposed of in the York has roughly $30-40 million in funding ear­ ocean several miles off Coney Island and Rock- marked for the management of contaminated har­ away, NY. The sediments can contain a variety of bor sediments, currently it has no in-state alterna­ pollutants, such as PCBs, dioxin, mercury, oil tives available. These funds were dedicated to wastes and other chemicals that can cause cancer, New York in 1996 by the NY/NJ Port Authority to reproductive problems and immune system impair­ implement the Joint Dredging Plan for the Port of ment. In July 1996, the end to ocean disposal of New York and New Jersey. However, New York dredged sediments off the NY-NJ coast was an­ lags far behind in implementation of the plan. nounced, and the former ocean dumpsite was de­ clared an Historic Area Remediation Site (HARS) Alternatives exist to meet NY's short-term dredge material management needs while NY de­ that was to be cleaned up through the placement velops its options. Indeed, NJ's Governor Whitman of clean dredged material on the contaminated ocean floor. has extended an offer to use New Jersey treatment facilities, in the short term. In addition, an experi­ In September 2000, the Environmental Protec­ mental project in Pennsylvania takes contaminated tion Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engi­ neers (Corps) announced a set of interim measures harbor muds, treats them to remove pollutants, to improve the quality of material used to cap the and then uses the treated soils to stabilize waste HARS The announcement, in the form of a Memo­ flows from former mines. The greater region is re­ randum of Agreement (MOA), also put in place an sponding to New York's interim needs; it's time for open and inclusive process to ensure long-term New York itself to implement an environmentally- sound, land-based dredge material management strengthening of the science and the standards used to evaluate dredge material proposed for strategy. placement at the HARS. We urge you to support the new Memoran­ This action is a long overdue major step for­ dum of Agreement as a step in the right direction ward. The new MOA puts this region at the na­ and urge speedy support development and imple­ tional forefront in protecting the marine ecosys­ mentation of NY based, environmentally sound, tem, while at the same time ensuring safe naviga­ land-based treatment alternatives. Sincerely, Citizen Groups Signatories

American Littoral Society, Bensonhurst West End Commu­ Brooklyn Housing and Family NE Chapter nity Council, Brooklyn, NY Services Don Rieppe Carmine Santa Maria, President J. O'Shea, Director Appalachian Mountain Club, Brighton Neighborhood Associa­ Citizens or Ocean Breeze, Mohawk Hudson Chapter, tion, Brooklyn NY Staten Island, NY Delmar, NY Pat Singer, President Joseph Abbate, President Joe Gardener, Conservation Chair Brooklyn Community Board 13 Coastal Conservation Bay Improvement Group - B.I.G., Mitch Wesson, Chair, Association - NYS Chapter Brooklyn, NY Lou Powsner, Environment and Kerry Sullivan, Steve Barrison, Esq. President Sanitation Committee Chair Environmental Chair Beachcombers Surf & Gun Club, Brooklyn Community Board 15 Committee to Preserve Brighton Staten Island, NY John Nikas, Chair Beach and Manhattan Beach, Ralph Gargenti, President Gloria Wittels, Environment Brooklyn, NY Committee Chair Jean Kreiling, President (OVER) NATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION/CAWD

Concerned Citizens of Friends of Rockaway, Arveme, NY Save the Bay, Keansburg, NJ Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY Bernard Blum, President Jim Kelley, President Adeline Michaels, President Gerritsen Beach Cares, Sheepshead Bay Fishing Fleet Coney Island Volunteer Brooklyn, NY Association, Brooklyn, NY Information Committee (CIVIC) Joe Foy, President Anne O' Driscoll, President Brooklyn, NY Gerrittsen Beach Property Own­ Sheepshead Bay/ Plumb Beach Janice Liebowitz, President ers Association, Inc. Brooklyn, NY Civic Association, Brooklyn, NY Conference House - Raritan Bay Anne Dietrich, President Josie Binckes, President Conservancy, Staten Island, NY Harbor Preservation, Sheepshead Bay Yacht Club, Bonme Petite, President Staten Island, NY Brooklyn, NY Crescent Beach Civic Association, Lianne Ericsson. President Commodore George Johnson, Jr. Staten Island, NY International Order of the Blue Sierra Club (National) Mary Davies, President Gavel Lori Helpem, National Conservation Deep Creek Yacht Club, Bill Morrison, Commander, Organizer Brooklyn, NY District 20 Staten Island Federation of Harold Hohne, Commodore Manhattan Beach Community Sportsmen's Clubs Environmental Defense (formerly Group, Brooklyn NY Jack Latanzio, Jr., Chairman Environmental Defense Fund), Dana Borrell, Presidenl Staten Island Sports Divers New York, NY Miramar Yacht Club, Tony Rose, President Bob Howarth, Senior Marine Scien­ Brooklyn, NY Staten Island Tuna Club tist and Program Manager, Al Fine, Commodore Patrick Bombino, President The Oceans Program Natural Resources Protective Staten Island Yacht Club Eraser Civic Association, Association, Staten Island, NY Torn Matteo, Commodore Brooklyn, NY James Scarcella, President Tamaqua Fishing Station, Barry Smith, President Ida Sanoff, Brooklyn Coordinator Brooklyn, NY Friends of the Boardwalk, NY/NJ Baykceper Helen Sarubbi, Vice President Brooklyn, NY Andy Willncr, Director The Foundation for Safe Boating Martin Levine, Executive Director Riverkcepcr and Marine Information, Friends of Marine Park-Gcrritscn Alex Matthiessen, Brooklyn, NY Creek, Brooklyn, NY Hudson Riverkeeper Gus Savaros, President Mike Steffens, President Elected Officials Signatories

MYC Councilman NYS Assemblywoman NYC Councilman Herbert E. Berman, 46lh C.D. Rhoda S. Jacobs, 42nd A.D. Michael C. Nelson, 48lh C.D. Debbie Malone Melanie Hirsch Charles Kahn NYS Assemblywoman NYS Senator NYS Assemblywoman AdeleCohcn,46"'A.D. Carl Krugcr, 2lsl S.D. Audrey I. Pheffer, 23'" A.D. Naomi Broadwin NYS Senator Jo Ann Shapiro NYS Assemblyman Seymour Lachman, 22nd S.D. NYS Assemblyman William Colton, 47'" A.D. NYC Councilman Frank R. Seddio, 39lh A.D. Joan Ribaudo Howard L. Lasher, 47lh C.D. Steve Harkavy NYS Assemblywoman Stewart J. Diamond, Esq. NYS Assemblyman Elizabeth A. Connclly, 59'" A.D. NYS Senator EricN. Vitaliano60lh *..D. NYS Assemblyman Mart) Markowitz, 20lh S.D. Congressman Stephen Cymbrowitz, 45lh A.D. NYS Senator Anthony Wcincr D-NY NYS Commit Iceman Vclmanettc Montgomery, 18"1 S.D. Geoff Hockert l,cvvisFidler, 41 sl A.D. Congressman NYS Assemblywoman NYS Senator Jerrold Nadler, D-NY Helene E. Wcinstein, 41s1 A.D. Thomas K. Duanc, 27th S.D. VOLUME 3 ISSUI 1

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Februar Tuesday February 13, 2001 Thursday, March 9, 2001 [ Staten Island Federation of Sportsmen's Club's Gerritsen Beach Cares - Clean Up - Planning Meet­ I'LJ monthly meeting at Colonial Fish and Game Clu b. ing. Southern Brooklyn's largest shoreline clean !E=-, Arthur Kill Road, Staten Island. up. If you can assist with supplies, press, or any S Info: Jack Latanzio, Jr. (718) 442-3562 other facet, please attend! Info: Michael Taylor, Jr. (718) 648-3745 ^Wednesday February 14, 2001 (q: Midland Beach Sportsmen's Club meeting at Sunday March 11,2001 ;t=jj Princes Bay Boatmen's Association, 175 Johnston Arlington Marsh Clean Up 'f-fl Terrace, Prince's Bay Time; 9:00 AM.-12P.M. 5 Time: 7:30 P.M. Info. Jim Scarcella (718) 987-6037 p Info: MarcJaross (718) 668-0858 Friday, March 17, 2001 51 Wednesday, February 17, 2001 Coastal Conservation Association Coastal Conservation Association Sportsperson's Annual Banquet & Fundraiser LJI Flea Market at Labetti Post, 390 Hylan Blvd., Richmond County Yacht Club _j5 Rosebank. Admission S4.00 for adults, kids free. 142 Mansion Ave. Great Kills Harbor Ql Info: Kerry Sullivan (718) 720-5951 Tickets $40.00/person ^ Joe Toth (732) 972-2172 Info: Kerry Sullivan (718) 720-5951 Frank Crescitelli (718) 317-1481 Thursday, February 22, 2001 ;—j Harbor Estuary Program (HEP) outreach meeting Wednesday, March 21, 2001 jbj sponsored by the Hudson River Foundation (HRFJ NRPA - Friends of the Boardwalk l1^1 and office of the Staten Island Borough President. Waterfront Forum & Coney Island Hospital, Info: Laura Bartovics (212} 637-3816 Ocean Pkwy & Avenue Z, Brooklyn, N.Y. Second Floor Auditorium. A proactive symposium on wa­ ] March terfront access, borrow pits and sub channel pits, Thursday, March I, 2001 salt marshes and more. Harbor Estuary Program (HEP) sponsored by HRF Info: Jim Scarcella (718) 987-6037 [ and the office of the Brooklyn Borough President Ida Sanoff (718)373-8314 ' Info: Laura Bartovics (212) 637-3816 Saturday, April 7.2001 Gerritsen Beach Cares : Wednesday, March 7, 2001 Clean Up - Volunteers needed! Gloves and gar­ ' Dredge Materials Management Integrated Work bage bags will be provided. Raffles, live music ,a LJ Group (DMMIWGj meeting at the Hudson River coloring contest for the kids and more. Spend the p Foundation, 20 West 40th St. 9th Floor, day or just a little while. Manhattan, Info: Michael Taylor, Jr. (718) 648-3745 Time: 9:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Info: Jim Tripp, Esq., Environmental Defense Sunday, May 20, 2001 (212)505-2100 The Bay Improvement Group (B.I.G.) hosts Bayfesti Tom Wakeman, Port Authority (212) 435-6618 Come to Brooklyn's Sheepshead Bay for live music sailing exhibitions, an art show and children's ac­ tivities. Don't miss the Blessing of the largest 1 Fishing Fleet in New York City. Info: (718)646-9206 TiiiiiwnfnDm