Tag: Ad Barge

A bill passed by the State Senate would create a statewide ban on any floating digital billboards. Eagle file photo by Todd Maisel

Those ‘eyesore’ ad barges could soon be banned

June 17 | Scott Enman

The State Senate passed a bill on Thursday seeking a statewide ban...

Lawyers representing Ballyhoo, a Miami-based ad barge business, claim the city has no authority over the waters surrounding New York City. Eagle file photo by Todd Maisel

Ad barge company claims city has ‘no authority’ over state-owned water

March 28 | Scott Enman

Mayor Bill de Blasio filed a lawsuit on Wednesday seeking to ban...

Two councilmembers want to quadruple the current fine on advertising barge businesses that violate the city’s Zoning Resolution. Eagle file photos by Todd Maisel

$100,000 fines proposed for New York City’s ‘eyesore’ advertising barges

March 26 | Scott Enman

Update (3/27 at 11 a.m.): Mayor Bill de Blasio’...

City to Ad Barge Company: Float Off, You’re Breaking the Law

January 3 | Scott Enman

‘New York Harbor is not Times Square’ It’s not...