New York City is set to establish a temporary ferry service from Staten Island's Sandy-ravaged south shore to Manhattan.
The Department of Transportation has requested bids from New York-area ferry companies to run the service, which would run from a newly built landing at Great Kills Park to Pier 11 at Wall Street and then to 35th Street.
In a statement, Mayor Mike Bloomberg said the ferry would help residents who have been severely impacted by the storm. Many locals' cars were destroyed.
"We are committed to rebuilding and helping people in Staten Island and all impacted areas get their lives back on track," Bloomberg said. "This new fast ferry service from Great Kills is affordable and quick, and we are confident it will help ease the commute for Staten Islanders during these tough times."
DOT hopes to get bids before the end of the week and launch the ferry service by November 26.
The service, which is expected to run for eight weeks, will include six trips leaving Great Kills 6-9 a.m. and six return trips 12-6:15 p.m.
The one-way fare will be $2, the same as the temporary ferry service the Rockaways.
Friday, May 17 2013 9:12 PM EDT2013-05-18 01:12:56 GMT
A welcome sight in Coney Island: workers cleaning umbrellas, wiping down counters, and putting the finishing touches on a rebuilt Original Nathan's Famous.
A welcome sight in Coney Island: workers cleaning umbrellas, wiping down counters, and putting the finishing touches on a rebuilt Original Nathan's Famous.
Thursday, May 16 2013 6:47 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:47:54 GMT
The MTA and Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the A train subway will run its route all the way to the Rockaways starting May 30, seven months after Superstorm Sandy washed away the track support bed.
The MTA and Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the A train subway will run its route all the way to the Rockaways starting May 30, seven months after Superstorm Sandy washed away the track support bed.
Thursday, May 16 2013 4:28 PM EDT2013-05-16 20:28:43 GMT
Gov. Chris Christie has announced plans to use $300 million in federal funding to buy out homeowners whose properties have flooded repeatedly, especially during Superstorm Sandy.
Gov. Chris Christie has announced plans to use $300 million in federal funding to buy out homeowners whose properties have flooded repeatedly, especially during Superstorm Sandy.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 3:18 PM EDT2013-05-14 19:18:16 GMT
Great Britain's Prince Harry visited several towns along the Jersey Shore that were devastated by superstorm Sandy.
Great Britain's Prince Harry visited several towns along the Jersey Shore that were devastated by superstorm Sandy. The prince began the tour Tuesday morning with a stop in Mantoloking with Gov. Chris Christie followed by a visit to Seaside Heights.
Monday, May 13 2013 8:03 AM EDT2013-05-13 12:03:24 GMT
A non-profit organization based in Rockaways, Long Beach and the Jersey Shore since November, hosted a "Gifts for Groms" event Saturday afternoon. The Gifts for Groms event took place at unsOund Surf
A non-profit organization based in Rockaways, Long Beach and the Jersey Shore since November, hosted a "Gifts for Groms" event Saturday afternoon. The Gifts for Groms event took place at unsOund Surf shop.
Saturday, May 11 2013 8:23 PM EDT2013-05-12 00:23:05 GMT
Rye Playland reopened to hundreds of families and kids Saturday after months of repairs. The amusement park's opening day admission included unlimited rides like the cooling log flume
Rye Playland reopened to hundreds of families and kids Saturday after months of repairs. The amusement park's opening day admission included unlimited rides like the cooling log flume
Saturday, May 11 2013 6:11 PM EDT2013-05-11 22:11:25 GMT
The crane that was damaged and dangling over Midtown during Hurricane Sandy has been repaired. Workers replaced the boom that almost broke off during the powerful storm.
The crane that was damaged and dangling over Midtown during Hurricane Sandy has been repaired. Workers replaced the boom that almost broke off during the powerful storm.
With two weeks to go before the summer crowds arrive, New Jersey shore towns are in a race to finish rebuilding boardwalks wrecked by Superstorm Sandy.
With two weeks to go before the summer crowds arrive, New Jersey shore towns are in a race to finish rebuilding boardwalks wrecked by Superstorm Sandy.
