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Daily observations on the Hudson River as it passes through New York City. The section of the Hudson which passes through New York is historically known as the North River, called this by the Dutch to distinguish it from the Delaware River, which they knew as the South River. This stretch of the Hudson is still often referred to as the North River by local mariners today. All photos by Daniel Katzive unless otherwise attributed. Twitter @dannykatman

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Blazing heat prevailed on Sunday, with light winds out of the south. Recreational activity was most notable early, while things were still cool. Commercial activity was typical for a Sunday. Another escorted swimmer came through in the morning, with its accompanying powerboat flying an “I” flag.

A swimmer (circled) with a kayak and powerboat escort.

A standup paddle boarder dug in, passing a cormorant on a pier

Outrigged canoes moved south, passing a cormorant drying its wings

Carolina Coast came down light from the Yonkers sugar plant

Saint Emilion headed for Albany with what was probably a partial loaded barge

Overtaking Kimberly Poling with a heavy barge

Norwegian Joy loaded up for a trip to Bermuda

And was serviced by a bunkering barge

Daisy Mae passed Weehawken enroute to Coeymans with dirt and gravel

Buchanan12 had an unusually light load of just one hopper heading back to Clinton Point

Another empty tanker barge heading south

The tug Rhea Bouchard anchored off 72nd Street with an empty barge. The Bouchard Towing Company is out of business and the tug is owned under new ownership but apparently retains this name.