A State of the Bay Event
Join us for a dynamic, in-person gathering of community leaders, researchers, and environmental stewards dedicated to the protection and restoration of Jamaica Bay.
Set against the backdrop of the Jamaica Bay and Rockaway coastline, this event will spotlight cutting-edge strategies, celebrate local achievements, and explore bold, collaborative solutions for building a resilient and thriving urban estuary.
Agenda
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Arrival, Check-In & Networking Lunch
12:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Program
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Keynote Address
Panel Discussions
Spark Talks
Award Presentation
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Rooftop Happy Hour
Featured speakers and panelists to be announced soon.
Getting Here
The Rockaway Hotel
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive, Queens, NY 11694
www.therockawayhotel.com
By Ferry:
Take the NYC Ferry Rockaway Route from Wall Street/Pier 11 or Sunset Park/Brooklyn Army Terminal and enjoy the ride to the Rockaway stop on 108th Street. Once you step off the ferry, continue walking down 108th Street and in less than 5 minutes, you will have arrived.
Arriving by ferry is one of the most scenic and enjoyable ways to reach the Rockaways—plus, you’ll travel through the heart of Jamaica Bay.
By Subway:
Take the Rockaway Park A-Train directly to Beach 105th Street–Seaside Station
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Take the Far Rockaway A-Train to Broad Channel Station and transfer to the S-Train Shuttle to Beach 105th Street–Seaside Station.
From the station, it’s just a short walk west along Rockaway Beach Boulevard to reach The Rockaway Hotel.
By Car:
Street parking is available nearby but can be limited in the summer due to increased beach visitors—please allow extra time.