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Int 0846-2026IntroductionIn CommitteePending 63d

Require Ferry Service from Willets Point to Manhattan

In committee as of Jun 11, 2026Under review by an assigned committee.

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✦ Plain-Language Summary

This bill would make NYC's transportation department provide regular ferry service between Willets Point in Queens and Manhattan. The ferry would give residents in that area of Queens a new public transit option to get to Manhattan.

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Details

Introduced
Apr 16, 2026
Body
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Type
Introduction
Status
Committee

Sponsors (1)

Introduced byShanel Thomas-Henry (D21)

Official Description

This bill would require the New York City Department of Transportation to provide regular ferry service from Willets Point in Queens to the borough of Manhattan.

Legislative History

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