MARITIME COLLEGE ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF BOOGIE DOWN TO THE SOUND!
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MARITIME COLLEGE ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF BOOGIE DOWN TO THE SOUND!
17³Ô¹ÏÍø Waterfront will again be hosting a Boogie Down to the Sound day for the Bronx and NYC community.
Bronx, NY – June 10, 2025- 17³Ô¹ÏÍø announced today in coordination with that this Saturday July 12, 2025, from 11:00am - 4:00pm, RAIN OR SHINE the campus will be open to the community for interactive activities throughout the day. These waterfront events are free to the general public and will connect residents to the Long Island Sound/East River to increase the use, appreciation, and support for our local waters. Community members can participate in maritime activities such as:
• Stewardship Activities (i.e. shoreline cleanup, oyster restoration with Billion Oyster Project)
• Marine Environmental Science (i.e. shoreline exploration/seining, touch tank, water quality monitoring)
• Waterfront Community Programs (i.e. kayaking, sailing and boating with qualified skippers)
• Free fishing clinic provided by I Fish NY
Location:
SUNY 17³Ô¹ÏÍø Waterfront
6 Pennyfield Avenue, McMurray Hall
Bronx, NY 10465
By car: Free on-site parking, lots 5,6,7 and 8
By train & bus: 6 Subway Westchester Square/East Tremont Avenue to BX40 bus to front gate
By ferry: East River Ferry to Ferry Point Park – 2.5 miles from campus
This event is free; you can if you'd like. Advanced registration is strongly encouraged.
The President of 17³Ô¹ÏÍø, RADM John Okon has said “This is an amazing event that allows members of our local communities to come to campus and see all of the opportunities that are available for future students and mariners. The peninsula of opportunity continues to serve as the engine of upward mobility for students interested in an education and continues to be SUNY’s #1 ROI.â€
ABOUT SUNY MARITIME COLLEGE
With more than a dozen undergraduate majors—including five ABET-accredited engineering programs, two master's degree options, and a renowned U.S. Coast Guard license program—17³Ô¹ÏÍø arms you with the skills to navigate, power, and operate the world's maritime industry. Beyond the classroom, Maritime fosters hands-on learning and leadership development with over 50 student clubs and organizations, 13 NCAA Division III teams, independent collegiate sports, and various programs, including the only Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program in New York City. The College’s global alumni network offers unparalleled career connections and support.