Riverkeeper lights up NYC
April 14, 2016
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As the sun set on Wednesday, April 13, the Empire State Building was lit in Riverkeeper’s colors -- blue, green and deep blue -- to help celebrate our half century of defending New York’s waterways.
It was a tribute to the soaring accomplishments of concerned citizens, fishermen and scientists who started this movement in 1966, resolving to restore this river to health. Riverkeeper has become a model for more than 280 groups worldwide.
In an early afternoon ceremony, New York Rangers’ Hall of Famer -- and Riverkeeper Board Member -- Mike Richter helped us “flip the switch” in the historic building’s lobby.
Joining him were Riverkeeper’s Chief Prosecuting Attorney Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., his daughter Kick Kennedy, and Riverkeeper President Paul Gallay.
A photo posted by Riverkeeper (@riverkeeper) on Apr 13, 2016 at 11:54am PDT
As dusk approached, the colors were evident and many people raised their eyes to the sky and took wonderful photographs. Here are some favorites:
Photo by Markus Jarrow
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of @RiverKeeper with @EmpireStateBldg & @RobertKennedyJr #CleanWater #50onHudson pic.twitter.com/c8KiONPVKn
— Koki (@KokiStateOfMind) April 14, 2016
— Koki (@KokiStateOfMind) April 14, 2016
A photo posted by Jeff Ivester (@foolforthecity2015) on Apr 14, 2016 at 8:32am PDT
A photo posted by Joan Jordi (@jjsibina) on Apr 14, 2016 at 8:28am PDT
Goodbye New York! #NYC #empirestatebuilding pic.twitter.com/vwfDMCZSXt
— Irene Pallais (@IrenePallais) April 14, 2016
— Irene Pallais (@IrenePallais) April 14, 2016
This city is breathtaking at night! Will be hard to say goodbye tomorrow #NYC #Hilton #bestview #EmpireStateBuilding pic.twitter.com/0Fh0Is8JZ7
— Mary Andrews (@Mary_Andrews) April 14, 2016
— Mary Andrews (@Mary_Andrews) April 14, 2016
Empire State Bldg honoring @riverkeeper supporting local #NYC waters and wildlife! #BrooklynFishingClub #50onHudson pic.twitter.com/q08TJJW8aJ
— FishingTruths (@FishingTruths) April 14, 2016
— FishingTruths (@FishingTruths) April 14, 2016
Happy Birthday @riverkeeper !!! Thank you for all you do to protect our waters #50onHudson pic.twitter.com/PTX6R93blW
— Mikelle (@MikelleChyree) April 14, 2016
— Mikelle (@MikelleChyree) April 14, 2016
A photo posted by Scott McDermott (@scottmcdermott_) on Apr 13, 2016 at 10:38pm PDT
A photo posted by Moore Charitable Foundation (@moorecharitable) on Apr 13, 2016 at 4:39pm PDT
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