Monday, January 14, 2019

Roosevelt Island NYC Ferry Service Adds Brooklyn Navy Yard Stop To Astoria Route Starting May 2019

Roosevelt Island Ferry service will add another stop this spring with the addition of the Brooklyn Navy Yard to the Astoria Route.



Here's more on the Brooklyn Navy Yard:


BrooklynNavyYard_About from Brooklyn Navy Yard on Vimeo.



And a massive 75,000 Wegmans supermarket will open at the Brooklyn Navy Yard this fall.

UPDATE 1:45 PM - According to press release today from Mayor de Blassio's office:
Following his State of the City address last week, Mayor de Blasio today released additional details about the expansion of the NYC Ferry system, which will begin serving all five boroughs in 2020....

... “In less than two years, NYC Ferry has become one of the most reliable, affordable, and beloved transit systems in the city,” said James Patchett, New York City Economic Development President and CEO. “Expansion of the system means getting even more New Yorkers where they need to go, increasing access to good-paying jobs, schools, and other neighborhoods, all for the price of a subway ride. We are proud to have delivered an invaluable asset to the city that makes all five boroughs fairer and stronger.”...

... “This new ferry service, particularly for Roosevelt Island, the East Side of Manhattan, Western Queens and North Brooklyn will provide important new transit options for New Yorkers, better connect our neighborhoods, and strengthen our local economy. I applaud the Mayor and the City for their continued dedication to this project,” said Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney....

... "The NYC Ferry has fundamentally improved Roosevelt Islanders' commutes, and the new connection to the Brooklyn Navy Yard will open up even more opportunities," said Council Member Ben Kallos. "By connecting Cornell Tech to the Navy Yard, we are further cementing Roosevelt Island's role as an innovation hub. Thank you to Mayor de Blasio and Economic Development Corporation President James Patchett for continuing to expand this great service."...

... NYC ferry has created over 325 jobs such as captains, deckhands, customer service agents, ticketing, operations and more and is currently accepting applications. Hiring in advance of the system’s expansion in 2020 and 2021 will commence next spring. New Yorkers of all backgrounds and skill levels are encouraged to apply. Jobseekers can apply directly at https://www.ferry.nyc/careers/....

By ROOSEVELT ISLANDER at 12:44:00 PM

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