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Committee on Economic Development

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 · 10:00 AM AM · Committee Room - City Hall

TL;DR

The Committee on Economic Development held a hearing on water-based transit options for New York City, including seaplanes, party boats, and ferry services. The committee introduced four new local laws to establish ferry service at four locations: Canarsie Pier, Willets Point, West 125th Street, and City Island. These proposals aim to expand public transportation options across the city's waterways.

Key Decisions

  • Oversight hearing on waterway transit (seaplanes, party boats, ferries) Hearing held
  • Local Law - Ferry service at Canarsie Pier Introduced
  • Local Law - Ferry service to Willets Point Introduced
  • Local Law - Ferry service to West 125th Street Introduced
  • Local Law - Ferry service to City Island Introduced
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. T2026-2571 Oversight - Transit on NYC’s Waterways: Seaplanes, Party Boats, and the Future of Ferry Service.
    Oversight
  2. Int 0704-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing ferry service at Canarsie Pier
    Introduction
  3. Int 0846-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to ferry service to Willets Point
    Introduction
  4. Int 1022-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing ferry service to West 125th Street
    Introduction
  5. Int 1032-2026 A Local Law in relation to ferry service to City Island
    Introduction
  6. Jointly with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure