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Battery Park City

May 16, 2013

Two Hurt as New York Water Taxi Hits Pier in Battery Park

A father and daughter suffered minor injuries when a Water Taxi hit a pier in Battery Park, cops said.

Red Hook

May 15, 2013

City Expands IKEA Ferry Service in Red Hook Starting Memorial Day

The IKEA ferry will collaborate with the city to reduce waiting times for weekend riders this summer. 

Great Kills

January 21, 2013

Temporary Great Kills Ferry Service to Manhattan Ends Friday

The city will end the ferry service from Great Kills to Manhattan on Friday.

Greenpoint

October 22, 2012

'Spooky' Newtown Creek Tour Reveals Pirates and Witch Hunts

The tour exposes "spooky" environmental and historic facts about the creek.

South Street Seaport

July 18, 2012

Small Electrical Fire Breaks Out at the South Street Seaport

A fire broke out at the South Street Seaport near the New York Water Taxi stop.

New York City

July 12, 2012

Top New York City Getaways by Boat

Make travel part of the fun with boat getaways, from Red Hook to Martha's Vineyard. 

Upper East Side

May 03, 2012

City to Launch Pilot Ferry Service to Randall's Island

New York Water Taxi will be testing out new trial weekend service to the island this fall.

Downtown

July 15, 2011

Tickets Still Available for 9/11 Memorial Opening Day, but Not for Free

There are still tickets for the 9/11 memorial, but visitors will have to buy them as part of paid tour packages.

Downtown

May 19, 2011

Beach Beer Garden Reopens Next Week at Pier 17

The operators had to rethink their plans after community opposition to late-night music.

Downtown

April 27, 2011

Seaport Beer Garden Derailed by Community Board Rules

A proposed upscale Pier 17 beer garden will not open at the beginning of May as planned.

Manhattan

February 02, 2011

City Plans Regular Ferry Service for East River

City Council is poised to award a contract to an operator to provide year-round, all-day service.