Glen Cove picks ferry operator for service to NYC

Glen Cove city officials are moving ahead with plans to begin regular ferry service to Manhattan

News 12 Staff

Jul 25, 2019, 11:00 AM

Updated 1,781 days ago

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Glen Cove city officials are moving ahead with plans to begin regular ferry service to Manhattan, and maybe even the Bronx.
The Glen Cove City Council has approved a ferry operator to make trips to New York City, according to Newsday.
Officials will begin working with the company Hornblower Cruises and say they hope to finalize a contract by October.


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