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INT. 1032-2026

A Local Law in relation to ferry service to City Island

NYC Council · Introduced Sept. 10, 2026

This bill would require the city's Department of Transportation to study whether a ferry landing can be built on or near City Island. If the study finds a suitable site, the city would then have to start building it.

What the study covers
If it passes
  1. Right awayThe law takes effect.
  2. Within 1 yearDOT reports its findings to the Mayor and Council Speaker and posts them online.
  3. Within 1 more yearIf a site is suitable, DOT picks one and begins design and construction of a ferry landing.
Lead agency
DOT, with Small Business Services, Environmental Protection and NYC EDC
Sponsors
Council Members Amanda C. Farías and Shirley Aldebol
Status
In the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Plain-language summary by City Island Rising. The official text on the Council's website is the authority.

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