May. 21, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon The NYC Ferry will start its 2025 summer schedule this Memorial Day weekend, which includes the return of the ever-popular Rockaway Reserve and Rockaway Rocket boats, the NYC Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) announced on Wednesday. Both Queens-based boats arrive in time to bring more passengers to NYC Beaches…
Jan. 3, 2025 amNewYork Metro amNewYork Metro, in conjunction with the MTA, present “Ask the MTA,” a column where MTA officials answer your questions about transit service in New York City. If you have a question for the MTA about subways, buses, commuter rails and more, email askthemta@amny.com. Q: I’m worried about the upcoming planned…
Feb. 22, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld Hornblower Group, the cruise operator that operates the NYC Ferry system, has been acquired by a private equity firm after filing for bankruptcy — though the city says this will not impact ferry service. The San Francisco-based company said Wednesday that the private equity firm Strategic Value Partners…
June 5, 2023 By Michael Dorgan The city is nearing the completion of a study that seeks to examine alternative sites for a new ferry terminal at Hunter Points South Park, which will replace the existing station. The NYC Economic Development Corp., which oversees the city’s ferry routes, said it is considering the feasibility of… Read more »
Apr. 28, 2023 By Ben Brachfeld NYC Ferry, the city’s marine transit system, saw its highest-ever ridership in the first quarter in 2023 — clocking just over a million passengers on its vessels in the year’s first 13 weeks. The reported ridership is more than 20% higher than the second-place winter quarter — the…