http://blog.riverdaleferry.com better for the environment, better for your commute Tue, 06 May 2008 02:30:48 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Riverdale Ferry Coalition applauds the Five Borough ferry plan unveiled earlier today by Mayor Bloomberg and New York City Council Speaker Quinn. Today’s announcement is another example of the positive impact citizens can have by working closely with elected officials. Ferry service from Riverdale benefits our city both environmentally ... http://blog.riverdaleferry.com/2008/05/05/statement-from-ari-hoffnung-founder-of-the-riverdale-ferry-coalition/ To the editor: I would like to submit this letter to the editor in support of ferry service from Riverdale to lower Manhattan. ("Driving Mr. Hoffnung," political arena, Feb. 21) I noticed a few weeks ago a letter to the editor warning that ferry service from Riverdale would be impossible given docking ... http://blog.riverdaleferry.com/2008/02/28/ferry-service-will-be-a-benefit-to-riverdale-by-cortney-worral/ It’s been a good week for ferries. First, Council Speaker Christine Quinn announced in her state of the city address that she and Mayor Mike Bloomberg want to create a citywide, year-round ferry system. The idea started with a pilot ferry program for the Rockaways, which will be up and ... http://blog.riverdaleferry.com/2008/02/21/ferry-good-news/ Back in November when Ari Hoffnung first began his push to bring ferry service to Riverdale, he found a powerful ally in City Council Speaker Christine Quinn. Just a week after news of Mr. Hoffnung's plan spread, Ms. Quinn issued a statement of support. "Riverdale is ripe for a high-speed ferry," ... http://blog.riverdaleferry.com/2008/02/20/driving-mr-hoffnung/ City Council Speaker Christine Quinn endorsed the creation of a citywide ferry service and an expansion of a small business insurance program in her State of the City address last week. Now advocates and stakeholders are weighing in, and - for the most part - appear to be praising the ... http://blog.riverdaleferry.com/2008/02/20/a-seafaring-commute-by-marcia-bystryn-nylcv/ Earlier this week, in her annual State of the City address, New York City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn announced her plans to develop a comprehensive five-borough, year-round New York City Ferry System.   "New York must do more to make transportation throughout the city cleaner and more accessible. It's only ... http://blog.riverdaleferry.com/2008/02/14/riverdale-ferry-coalition-applauds-speaker-quinns-ferry-plan/ Ed Koch was the mayor when passengers boarded the first and last ferry boat to travel between Riverdale and Manhattan. The catamaran operated by New York Waterways tied up at the Riverdale Yacht Club for a one-time show-and-tell organized by Councilwoman June Eisland. The councilwoman was enthusiastic about ferries: her ... http://blog.riverdaleferry.com/2008/01/24/editorial-comment-the-pros-and-cons-of-a-riverdale-ferry-12308-riverdale-press/ By Candice M. Giove, Riverdale Review Though the high-speed ferry service operating from Yonkers and Haverstraw to Lower Manhattan offers a far swifter commute than other modes of transportation, the line has not drawn a substantial mass of passengers. It has, however, received large subsidies. According to reports, ferry service operator New ... http://blog.riverdaleferry.com/2008/01/17/hoffnungs-ferry-plan-springs-a-leak-yonkers-residents-reject-expensive-ride/ Photo by Annie Tritt for The New York Times ARI HOFFNUNG, a rosy-cheeked 34-year-old bundled in a dark overcoat over his business suit, boarded the 7:50 a.m. ferry from Yonkers as a rising sun bathed the Palisades in golden light. Seagulls squawked overhead, and whitecaps licked the edge of the yellow, ... http://blog.riverdaleferry.com/2008/01/05/the-siren-call-of-the-river-to-a-commuter-on-the-shore-nytimes/ Another elected official has thrown his support behind creating a high-speed commuter ferry service between Riverdale and lower Manhattan. City Council Majority Leader Joel Rivera announced last week that he's in favor of offering the service to local commuters, given Riverdale's position on the Hudson River. He said the added option ... http://blog.riverdaleferry.com/2007/12/12/rivera-gets-on-board/