The 19th Annual Great North River Tugboat Race and Competition sponsored by the Working Harbor Committee is scheduled to run this Sunday, September 4th, in the Hudson River off Pier 84 at the foot of West 44th Street.  The Parade of Tugs starts at 10:00 AM while the race starts at 10:30.  The race will be followed by Nose to Nose Pushing and Line-Toss Contests.   It is a great event. if you are near New York harbor this weekend, it is  definitely worth stopping by.  See our previous post: 2011 Great North River Tugboat Race and Competition.  For more information see also: 19th Annual Running of the Great North River Tugboat Race & Competition