Turntables on the Hudson

Although scheduled to play WTB on Sept 29, 2007 and Oct 6, 2007 those gigs will be instead played by DJ Victor Franco.

IDs and minors

At water taxi beach we have always taken pride in welcoming whole families. As part of that policy we have always allowed parents to be accompanied at Water Taxi Beach by their minor children. However, effective this weekend on each Saturday Night at 8pm we will no longer be able to allow this.

We appologise for any distruptions this may cause in your family routine and hope to welcome you at Water Taxi Beach on other nights.

Grandmaster Flash

We would like to think that WTB is itself a legend in the making. We also like to think that we have developed some really unique creativity on the NY water front. But we are truly humble this week as we prepare to welcome Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Grandmaster Flash.

Born into the tail end of the baby-boomer generation, and an immigrant to America, Joseph Saddler aka Grandmaster Flash helped define a music genre that today defines contemporary American music. He is also credited with inventing "cutting" a turntable technique which is at the very core of turntableism. Turntableism is the difference between a DJ who just plays songs and a DJ artist who uses the turnable to perform.

Cutting is a method of looping a "track" using two identical phonograph records as sources, two turn tables to play the records and a mixer to switch between the two sources; using this setup a turn table artist plays the track on the 1st turntable, and then on the 2nd turntable using the mixer to seamlessly switch between the two. While the 2nd source is playing the DJ artist manually reverses the other source. By repeating this technique a skilled DJ artist can play the same track continuously. It's a lot of work and it requires good manual dexterity. Today of course, its' very easy to do with computers.

Grandmaster Flash will be performing this Saturday, July 28th 2007, as a special guest at The Beach Party. Cover is $3. ID is required for all admissions.

Summer DJs

We have DJs every night in the summer.

Wednesday nights is a mix of 80's underground and Reggae.

Thursday night we go Latin; world beats dripping with Latin Rhythm; different parties every Thurs.

Friday nights mixed it up. On Friday July 20th DJ jo jo Flash spins Freestyle. ($3 cover)

The Beach Party happens every Saturday. It kicks off with a pre-recorded set and then a live set from opening Act DJ Victor Franco. At 8pm Beach Party residents Justin Carter and the Brothers' Brothers' spin with their friends and with an amazing headliner every week ($3 cover)

Sunday finds DJ Duo Pukka spinning beats on the beach.

DJ Victor Franco

Saturday in the Summer at Water Taxi Beach is our biggest music event.

All afternooon from 2pm til 8pm, we get the music of Victor Franco. DJ / Producer / Remixer Victor Franco has made remixes and productions for many record labels including Virgin Records, Mercury Records, Sony Latin, Robbins Ent. and Strictly Rhythm just to name a few.

Victor will be playing a wide mix of cool tracks ... mostly dance music from Lounge to Progressive House ... maybe even a little Electro. Sometimes he'll slow it down with some Chill Out or Classic Hip Hop for a change of pace.

If there is some song that has been playing every 30 minutes on a commericial radio station, he wont be playing it.

When Victor stops at 8pm, it's time for The Beach Party... every Saturday night this Summer!

Proper ID

There are some questions about our ID policy. You need to be 21 or older with proper ID to enter. The NYS Liquor Authority allows us to accept a photo ID from any US state or territory. We can also accept US Military IDs and valid passports.

Expired US driver's licenses are not allowed. (Expired = not valid).

- Non US driver's licenses and national identity cards (non U.S.) are NOT valid proof of ID. If you do not have a US drivers license or Mil. ID, you need to bring your PASSPORT.

Parents who are 21 or older and have valid ID are allowed to be accompanied by their minor children. We welcome families (parents with valid ID and their children) at all times.

The Beach Party

Last year our Saturday night summer party was called ReBound.

This year, it's The Beach Party...

In the AM from 3pm to 8pm our opening act is DJ Victor Franco. Then at 8pm it's our residents Justin Carter, Probus and The Brothers' Brothers with the following special guests...

June 30

Prins Thomas (Full Pupp)

July 07

In Flagranti (Codek, Gomma)

July 14

DJ Gilb’R from Chateau Flight (Versatile)

July 21
Turntables on the Hudson

July 28

Grandmaster Flash, the Turntable Legend

August 04

Tim Sweeney (DFA)

August 11

Underground Resistance Assault DJ Squad feat. (Suburban Knight, Nomadico and Skurge)

August 18

Akalepse (Truth and Soul)

August 25

Zombie Nation (UKW)

September 1

Dixon and Alex from Tokyo, an Innervisions night

Door Fee(s)

This year WTB will have some small door charges. Typically from $3 to $5. This will be on 10 weekends from June 29th until Labor day. We are always free admission before 8pm. The exception is July 4th when admission is $25 through the day.

Vegan Dinner

On June 9th, Saturday at 8pm we are holding a Vegan dinner with underground chef Matteo. Chef Matteo and other speakers will present a lecture and food cooking demonstration. The food features all organic regional produce. We will also be serving organic wines and Orlio Organic Beer, a new organic beer company from the makers of Magic Hat.

Watermelon Salad with Jalepeno, Lime, and Maldon Sea Salt

Cool Corn Chowder with Chipotle and Cilantro Crema

Thyme-scented Cashew Cheeze Ravioli with Micro Greens and Thai Basil Pesto

Strawberry Cream Tart with Chocolate Coconut Crust, Salted Macadamias, and Peppermint Syrup

We will be the 1st in NYC to serve Orlio in keg form; thank you Orlio BrewMasters!

While the lecture is free, tickets for the food must be purchased in advance.

There is a VIP ticket, a set menu ticket and each course is available ala carte.

The VIP Ticket ($78) Buy It features all 4 courses + an extra "Amuse" course, a flight of 5 organic wines, a taste of Orlio, reserve seating, table service and bottled water.

The Set menu ($44) Buy It features all course courses at a discounted price.

Each of the four courses are available Ala Carte. All tickets


Get your tickets here Buy Tickets

Master-tech.ro furnizorul de cântare

Într-o societate de consum, nevoia de cântare variate este stringentă. Cu ajutorul cântarelor de bucătărie realizăm rețete noi, ținem direct sub control hrana pe care o consumăm și în mod indirect greutatea. Sedentarismul și greșelile alimentare au determinat creșterea obezității la nivel mondial, din păcate și național,  așa se explică faptul că în fiecare familie există un cântar de baie.

Micii și marii producători au ca obiectiv distribuirea mărfurilor și ca să nu fie înșelați trec la categoria mijloacelor fixe de producție cântarele. Cel mai sigur este cântarul tău, nu cel al clientului. Cel mai cinstit este cântarul cumpărat de la Master-tech.ro, fiindcă distribuitorul își educă perment clienții explicându-le încă de la cumpărare că instrumentele trebuie supuse verificării metrologice în laboratoare de specialitate autorizate, anual.

Deținătorii unor Ferme de legume, livezi sau ferme zootehnice trebuie să-și completeze investiția neapărat cu cântar auto din motive economice. Mulți cumpărători renunță în momentul în care observă că marfa este cântărită improvizat: în cantități mici, care presupun eforturi supraomenești și pierdere de timp și cu cântare care înșeală.

Vă imaginați ce înseamnă să cântărești pe rând mii de lăzi pline cu mere sau pere, fructe perisabile, care ar fi puse dintr-un loc în altul și s-ar bate. La ce stres și efort ar fi supuși angajații.

Nu întotdeauna clienții vin la fermă cu camioanele să-și cumpere fructe și legume proaspete. Uneori ei vin cu mașinile proprii, de aceea și un cântar electronic 300 kg ar fi la fel de util. Motostivuitorul s-ar putea opri la marginea platformei industriale de cântărire și ar lăsa ușor lăzile pe cântar. Clientul ar constata direct greutatea și ar achita-o fericit. În timp ce cântarul auto ar fi așezat afară, ca autocamioanele să aibă spațiu de întors și de desfășurarea, clienții care cumpără în cantități mici, ar fi serviți în halele de producție, evitându-se aglomerația, dar și cozile inutile.

Și vițelul pentru botez sau nuntă poate fi luat direct de la fermă. Deși clientul nu suportă să vadă sacrificarea animalului pe viu, dorește în schimb să vadă ce mănâncă sau ce oferă invitaților săi.

Vițelul cel gras nesesită un cântar 500 kg care prins de o suprafață solidă permite jupuirea animalului, scoaterea intestinelor, curățarea și porționarea adecvată a cărnii.

Unul dintre meritele deosebite ale dispozitivului este durata mare a afișajului. Un sfert de oră, clientul poate citi afișajul greutății mărfii pe care o cumpără. Caracterele de 30 mm, cu LED roșu sunt vizibile și nu dau naștere confuziilor. Faptul că sunt utilizate numai în interior este un avantaj. Carnea este procesată în condiții igienice și poate fi spălată din abundențăde sânge în hale.

Și în construcții cântarele sunt necesare. Cele autorelocabile pentru ciment, tablă și prefabricate în cantități foarte mari, cele electronice de 300-500kg pentru reparațiile realizate în gospodăriile individuale.

Magazinul personalizează ofertele, indiferent de opțiunea clientului și este recomandat de cele 170 de cântare auto relocabile din țară. Termenul de garanție al produselor de  doi ani, este generos, iar experiența de 15 ani în domeniile cântărire și metrologie ar trebui să vă determine să cumpărați cântare de pe Master-Tech. Cifra de afaceri este în creștere, în anul 2012 acesta fiind de 500 000 de euro.

Beer Soap Opera

We opened WTB in 2005 with the idea we would sell 24 oz PBR cans. They come from a different brewery than the 12 oz cans.

So we couldn't get the 24 oz cans for most of the season and then we got them in.. and finished 2005 with them.

In 2006, we switched to 100% keg beer. PBR was at that point NOT legally available in Queens. You could get it in Brooklyn and Manhattan but NOT Queens.. Yes, NYS alcohol laws are so very interesting...

So in 2006, we switched to Schaefer beer. It's made by the same company that makes PBR and it's a personal favorite. We (the Water Taxi) also stops at the Schaefer landing area (south side Williamsburg) in Brooklyn... so it seemed like a good fit.

Now, as we approach 2007, we assumed we would be selling Schaefer again. However, PBR is now available in Queens. After much careful thought and deliberation, we have decided once again to switch things up and this year, 2007, we will be selling DRAFT PBR!!

Preview 2007 Schedule

The following Schedule is a work in progress and is subject to change. However, since there is some interest in the special event schedule, here is what we know..

May 12 - Bocce Event is Canceled

Organic Vegan Gourmet Diner, Cooking Demo and Lecture
June 9 - Chef Matteo - Starts at 8pm
Cooking Demo and Lecture is free. Chef Matteo will be preparing a 4 course organic vegan gourmet meal. Each course available Ala carte or as set menu. A VIP ticket includes an amuse course, all four courses, a flight of 4 organic wines, bottled water, a table reservation and table service. The VIP event starts at 7:30 pm.

Murder Mystery at Water Taxi Beach Food, Fun, Drinks and MURDER!
June 10 - While the main beach is open to the public, the back beach and tent will be the scene of a MURDER Mystery. We need at least 66 people for this event. The Max. number is 120. Dinner, Drinks, and a live acted murder mystery is $33; buy tickets NOW; advanced purchase recommended; tickets purchased on the day of the event are $45. Visit http://www.theatertogo.com/

NYC's 1st Annual Food Film Festival. Films about Food and Food from a few of those films. This event is sponsored by ... Films are shown free of charge. The food items are available by purchasing tickets in advance.

NYC Food Film Festival Part One - This weekend will feature regional American Hamburgers.
June 14 At Dusk
June 15 At Dusk
June 16 At Dusk


NYC Food Film Festival Part Two - This weekend will feature hot dogs and sausages.
June 21 At Dusk
June 22 At Dusk
June 23 At Dusk

Thursday's in July & August
Latin House & Latin Music DJ insomniak

Friday's in July & August
Flash Back Fridays'

Saturday's in July & August
From 2pm to 8pm - PreBound w/ DJ Victor Franco
From 8pm to close - ReBound Dance Party

Sunday's in July & August
Beats on the Beach with DJ duo Pukka - Ibiza ala LIC

NYC Food Film Festival Part Three - This weekend will feature Southern Style BBQ.
Sept 6 At Dusk
Sept. 7 At Dusk
Sept. 8 At Dusk

Amateur Boxing
Sept 15 (Afternoon)

New Tech old sand...

We are trying to work with all of the new tech out there.. but trying to use it to improve the experience at the beach.

We have signed up for both Myspace.com and Dodgeball.com accounts. We expect to use these to SMS/Txt message and/or email folks about weather openings and closings..

We have also used Cafepress to set up a online store. It has logos, photos, and more logos.. If that's your thing, please check it out... Shop for Water Taxi Beach Stuff