NYC Ferry Service Fully Restored After Icy Conditions, Holiday Schedule in Effect

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — All NYC Ferry routes have been fully restored as of Sunday, February 15, following a suspension of service lasting over two weeks due to icy conditions in New York Harbor. The St. George route, connecting Staten Island to Bay Ridge and other parts of Brooklyn, is once again operational.

NYC Ferry initially halted service on January 27 due to ice accumulation around the ferry landings. However, the Staten Island Ferry, operated by the New York City Department of Transportation, continued to operate unaffected throughout the disruption [1].

Whereas service has resumed, NYC Ferry has cautioned riders that delays or schedule adjustments remain possible. A holiday schedule is currently in effect for Monday, February 16, with detailed timings available on the NYC Ferry website [3].

Connecting Staten Island and Beyond

The restoration of NYC Ferry service reconnects Staten Island to a wider network, primarily operating in the East River. Passengers traveling from the Wall Street/Pier 11 stop on the St. George route can transfer to other NYC Ferry routes serving destinations such as Governors Island, Rockaway, Ferry Point Park, and Astoria [3]. Connections to the East River routes, with stops in Williamsburg and Greenpoint, are also available from Wall Street/Pier 11.

Staten Island Ferry Continues Uninterrupted Service

The Staten Island Ferry, a free service provided by the City of New York, maintained its regular schedule throughout the NYC Ferry suspension [1]. It remains the only non-vehicular transportation option between Staten Island and Manhattan, carrying approximately 70,000 passengers daily [1]. The ferry operates year-round, with boats departing approximately every 25 minutes [2].

Holidays and Service Adjustments

The Staten Island Ferry operates on a weekend schedule on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day [2].