De Blasio’s Ferry
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FERRY INTERESTING: Mayor Adams Raises Base Fare on City’s Boats
The city will raise the base fare on the NYC Ferry system by nearly 50 percent, but in doing so, Adams said he would shore up the service and make it more equitable with reduced fares for low-income residents.
July 14, 2022
Comptroller Lander: Ferry System Needs Pricing that Soaks Casual Users and Protects Commuters
Now, sit right back and you'll hear a tale ... a tale of a highly subsidized ferry system that can be saved.
July 7, 2022
Real Estate Snafu Sinks NYC Ferry Service in Greenpoint
Greenpoint has lost ferry service for three days and counting after the city was seemingly caught unaware about the sale of the India Street dock.
October 19, 2020
ICYMI: De Blasio Plugged Debt-Spouting Ferry Service With Millions From Times Square
The NYC Economic Development Corp. sent $28 million to city coffers last fiscal year — a fraction of the proceeds passed along before costly boat service launched.
October 1, 2020
Opinion: De Blasio’s Unbalanced Budget
Cuts to worthy transportation programs — while sparing the bloated NYC Ferry — make a mockery of the mayor's stated goal of uniting the "Two New Yorks."
July 9, 2020
Autonomous Vehicle CEO: Believe Me, This Will Be Better For Cities
Cars don’t hit and kill people — drivers do, so removing the people behind the wheel will be safer for everyone, says the CEO and co-founder of the latest company to roll out driverless cars.
August 7, 2019
Citi Bike’s Latest ‘Spin’: 500 New Bikes Hit The Streets Amid Repair Crisis
The system is struggling to get back to full force — though usage numbers remain high.
October 1, 2018
