Tag: ferry

Fight for a ferry continues: Brannan requests study on potential service to Coney Island

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Sep. 10, 2024 By Jada Camille A ferry could finally be in the works for Coney Island. It depends on whether the city council greenlights a bill introduced by Council Member Justin Brannan that would require city agencies to conduct a study on a potential ferry service in the nabe. The proposed law would…

Pols push for ferry funding to Governors Island in final state budget

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Apr. 1, 2024 By Adam Daly

Activists and legislators are pushing for the Brooklyn ferry service to Governors Island to be fully funded in this year’s final state budget to ensure Brooklynites have direct access to the green space. 

Land ho! Bay Ridge ferry makes first sail on new express route

Mar. 8, 2023 By Jada Camille

The city’s newest, faster ferry route From Bay Ridge to Wall Street debuted on Wednesday morning with much fanfare and special passengers including Mayor Eric Adams and Council Member Justin Brannan.