Oyster Bay Again Named Best Harbor In The Mid-Atlantic

OYSTER BAY, NY — Oyster Bay's harbor is the best in the Mid-Atlantic region again this year, according to coastal and maritime educational organization U.S. Harbors.

The repeat recognition thrilled Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board.

“US Harbors asked the public to vote for their favorite harbor out of more than 1500 harbors, exemplifying where they had the most passion for where they live, boat and fish,” Saladino said in an announcement about the designation.

Started by US Harbors in 2019, the ‘Best Harbor in the U.S.’ contest allows users to vote on their favorite of over 1,500 coastal and Great Lakes harbors from March to May of each year. U.S. Harbors notes that the contest ‘truly reflects the pride and passion people feel for their local coastal communities.’ Oyster Bay was a runner-up in that first contest and won 'best regional harbor' in the Mid-Atlantic in 2021.

"We thank U.S. Harbors for this great honor and all who supported Oyster Bay Harbor as the best mid-Atlantic regional harbor," said Saladino. "The protection of our natural assets is a high priority for our Town Board, and we will continue our vast efforts to protect the quality and resiliency of our waters ... We are proud to continue many efforts to keep the vitality of our beautiful harbor, including a highly successful shellfish management program with a soon-to-be expanded hatchery that produces millions of clam and oyster seedlings annually. Working with environmental partners on a variety of initiatives to protect our harbor, we will continue these initiatives to help naturally clean our waterways, protect our shoreline and filter local waters while repopulating shellfish."