Carnival to weigh anchor at new-look Brooklyn terminal.The New York City Economic Development Corporation Overview New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is a non-profit local development corporation that promotes economic growth across New York City's five boroughs. (EDC EDC See: Export Development Corp. ) announced a landmark deal, which will see two of Carnival Corporation's premiere cruise lines--including the Queen Mary 2--making Red Hook, Brooklyn Red Hook is a neighborhood in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. The neighborhood is part of Brooklyn Community Board 6. Location and history Before annexation into the 12th Ward of Brooklyn, Red Hook was a separate village. their home. P&O Princess Cruises International, which operates both Princess and Cunard brands, will relocate ship calls from the New York Cruise Terminal on the westside of Manhattan to Pier 12 in Red Hook, beginning in April 2006. Construction of the Brooklyn terminal is progressing rapidly with pier reinforcements, bollard bol·lard n. 1. Nautical A thick post on a ship or wharf, used for securing ropes and hawsers. 2. Chiefly British One of a series of posts preventing vehicles from entering an area. and fender installation, steel repair, dock work and utility installation already begun. Construction contracts to renovate the existing pier shed into a modern cruise terminal will be executed this summer. Site improvement will begin in the fall. |
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