New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, United States Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, First Deputy Mayor Patricia E. Harris, Deputy Mayor for Economic Development Robert C. Lieber, Intrepid Museum President Bill White and NYC & Company CEO George Fertitta this morning welcomed Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Orange and Princess Máxima of The Netherlands to New York City to kick off NY400 Week at the Intrepid.
NY400 Week, which runs from September 8-13, is a citywide celebration of events and activities to mark the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson's arrival on a Dutch ship at the shores of what is now New York Harbor in September 1609. New Yorkers and visitors will enjoy Dutch festivals, sailing races, dance parties, free bike rentals, museum exhibitions and other activities on land and sea as they celebrate the shared history and connections of New York City and the Dutch.
NY400 Week culminates with the first-ever Harbor Day on Sunday, September 13 at six waterfront sites across the City.
For a full list of NY400 events visit www.ny400.org |
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