05-05-2010, 11:11 AM
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's (NYSDEC) "I FISH NY" program will be offering a free fishing clinic for all New Yorkers at the Roosevelt Island Health and Fitness Day. The event will take place at Lighthouse Park on the north end of the island, Saturday, May 15, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fishing site is accessible by free shuttle bus, bicycle or walking.
The clinic is open to children younger than 16-years-old or to anyone who possesses a current New York State recreational marine fishing license. No pre-registration is required. The event is free and I FISH NY provides all tackle and bait. Equipment is provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
The I FISH NY program is a joint initiative between NYSDEC and New York Sea Grant that introduces urban residents to fishing. For more information about the program, please visit the NYSDEC website at: www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/44804.html or call Melissa Cohen at (718) 482-4022.
EVENT: I FISH NY Free Fishing Clinic at Roosevelt Island Health and Fitness Day
DATE: Saturday, May 15, 2010
TIME: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
PLACE: Lighthouse Park at the North End of Roosevelt Island
Media Contact
Thomas V. Panzone (718) 482-4958
The clinic is open to children younger than 16-years-old or to anyone who possesses a current New York State recreational marine fishing license. No pre-registration is required. The event is free and I FISH NY provides all tackle and bait. Equipment is provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
The I FISH NY program is a joint initiative between NYSDEC and New York Sea Grant that introduces urban residents to fishing. For more information about the program, please visit the NYSDEC website at: www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/44804.html or call Melissa Cohen at (718) 482-4022.
EVENT: I FISH NY Free Fishing Clinic at Roosevelt Island Health and Fitness Day
DATE: Saturday, May 15, 2010
TIME: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
PLACE: Lighthouse Park at the North End of Roosevelt Island
Media Contact
Thomas V. Panzone (718) 482-4958