"NYC Ferry has suspended service across all routes as thick ice continues to snarl the East River, Hudson River and New York Harbor, turning one of the city's most scenic commutes into a floating game of icebreaker. The shutdown began yesterday, Tuesday, January 27, with ferry operators warning riders that the pause could last several days. In a service alert posted Tuesday afternoon, NYC Ferry cited "significant, continuing ice build-up" across local waterways."
"By early afternoon, all routes were fully suspended and ferry crews shifted into monitoring mode: tracking conditions and preparing vessels to resume service once the ice loosens its grip. Tugboats were deployed ahead of some ferries earlier in the day in an effort to break up ice floes but even that workaround proved no match for the deep freeze. The situation didn't improve overnight."
NYC Ferry suspended operations across all routes after thick ice accumulated on the East River, Hudson River and New York Harbor, forcing a shutdown that began Tuesday, January 27. Ferry crews have shifted to monitoring mode while tracking conditions and preparing vessels to resume service when ice loosens. Tugboats were deployed to break ice floes but proved ineffective against the deep freeze. As of Wednesday, January 28, operations remained shut down and riders were cautioned that the pause could last several more days. Winter Storm Fern dropped 11 to 14 inches of snow and dangerously cold temperatures are expected to linger into early February. Other operators, including New York Waterway, are operating with delays and modified schedules, and commuters are advised to check official updates before waterfront travel.
Read at Time Out New York
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