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Mayor Bloomberg And Council Speaker Quinn Announce Expanded Free Red Hook Summer Ferry Service To Launch Memorial Day Weekend

May 15, 2013

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, Deputy Mayor Robert K. Steel and New York City Economic Development Corporation President Seth W. Pinsky today announced the launch of an expanded, free Red Hook Summer Ferry that will operate weekends throughout the summer.

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Expanded, Free Red Hook Summer Ferry to Launch Memorial Day Weekend

Last Updated May 23, 2013 at 10:59 am | NYCEDC

An additional free ferry will run every weekend this summer! The new stop at Van Brunt Street will connect riders to Red Hook businesses impacted by Hurricane Sandy.

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Rockaway Ferry Holiday Modification: January 21

Last Updated January 18, 2013 at 11:09 am | NYCEDC

On Monday, January 21, SeaStreak will operate the normal Rockaway Ferry service with one slight change: The ferries that usually provide the connecting free transfer between Pier 11 and East 34th Street will be running on a modified schedule and therefore not timed to the Rockaway vessels. In order to provide this connection for the Rockaway riders, SeaStreak will be providing a free connecting shuttle bus between Pier 11 and East 34th Street.

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Free Parking Available for Rockaway Ferry Service

Last Updated November 14, 2012 at 1:14 pm | NYCEDC

Beginning Thursday morning, free parking will be available for residents of the Rockaways taking the new ferry service to Manhattan.

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New Rockaway Ferry Service

Last Updated January 18, 2013 at 10:25 am | NYCEDC

Mayor Bloomberg, NYCEDC and Seastreak announced a partnership to provide temporary ferry service between the Rockaways and Manhattan while subway service on that route is suspended. The service begins on Monday, and the fare will be $2 each way.

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Last Updated May 3, 2013 at 11:38 am

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Find out how NYCEDC provides project management and strategic planning for improvements to New York City’s extensive transportation systems in three areas: ports, rail freight, and aviation.