Coast Guard Seals Off NY Harbor for High-Octane Cop Boat Training
Published Date: 10/2/2025
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Summary
The Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone near Ellis and Liberty Islands in New York Harbor to keep everyone safe during a high-speed law enforcement training exercise. Boats and people can’t enter this area unless the Coast Guard says it’s okay. This helps protect folks, vessels, and the environment without any extra costs or long delays.
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Temporary safety zone near Ellis Island
The Coast Guard has set a temporary safety zone in the Upper Bay of New York Harbor near Ellis Island and Liberty Island, NJ. Boats and people may not enter that area unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector New York, to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment during a high-speed law enforcement training exercise.
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