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Alcohol Returns to Staten Island Ferry After Four-Year Hiatus

3/24/2026

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Alcoholic beverages will be served again on the Staten Island Ferry, starting with the MV SSG Michael H. Ollis, with two more vessels to follow.
Alcohol sales ceased in 2019 due to expired vendor contracts.
The COVID-19 pandemic delayed new agreements.
City officials expect the return to improve the experience for about 45,000 daily commuters.
Council Member Frank Morano expressed enthusiasm for enjoying a drink on the ride home.

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Story summary

Alcoholic beverages will be served again on the Staten Island Ferry, starting with the MV SSG Michael H. Ollis, with two more vessels to follow.
Alcohol sales ceased in 2019 due to expired vendor contracts.
The COVID-19 pandemic delayed new agreements.
City officials expect the return to improve the experience for about 45,000 daily commuters.
Council Member Frank Morano expressed enthusiasm for enjoying a drink on the ride home.