State Senator Marty Golden to Join Speaker Christine Quinn at launch of Rockaways/BAT ferry!
May 10th, 2008 at 12:45 pm[Press Release: Sunset-Ridge Waterfront Alliance]
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SENATOR GOLDEN TO MEET 58TH STREET FERRY MONDAY AT THE BROOKLYN ARMY TERMINAL
Brooklyn- State Senator Marty Golden (R-C, Brooklyn) will be at the 58th Street Pier at the Brooklyn Army Terminal, Monday at 8:15 a.m., to greet passengers and see the first ferry off as it set sails to Manhattan. The ferry service, which begins in Rockaway, restores the service in Brooklyn, and continues to lower Manhattan was announced last week. City Council Speaker Christine Quinn will be aboard the ferry riding from the Rockways when it arrives in Brooklyn.
Senator Marty Golden, in the wake of the attacks of September 11, 2001, worked with City officials and Community Board 10 to institute ferry service at the Brooklyn Army Terminal. The service has continued to operate with periods of interruption since that time.
WHO:
Senator Marty Golden, Council Speaker Christine Quinn, Passengers
WHAT:
Ferry Service Leaves for Manhattan (1st Day of Restored Service)
WHERE:
Brooklyn Army Terminal 58th Street Ferry
WHEN:
Monday, May 12, 2008, 8:15 a.m. (boat arrives)
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Tags: Brooklyn, Brooklyn Army Terminal, CB10, Christine Quinn, Ferry, Manhattan, Marty Golden, Rockaways
