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 copyright Daniel Katzive unless otherwise attributed. For more frequent updates, please follow northriverblog on Facebook or Instagram.
The Army Corps of Engineers drift collection vessel Hayward came up the North River on Sunday, traveling as far as the Upper West Side before looping back to the harbor. The ship is primarily charged with keeping local waterways clear of hazards to navigation but had the additional role of carrying the flag at the head of the July 4 parade of ships. Hayward has been a familiar sight around New York Harbor going back to the 1970s but received a major upgrade in dry dock a few years ago.
North River Notes 
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