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Staten Island Ferry Resumes Alcohol Sales After Seven-Year Pause

3/29/2026

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The Staten Island Ferry began selling alcohol again on March 27, 2026, after a seven-year pause.
Alcohol sales had been halted due to a vendor contract issue in 2019 and the pandemic.
The revival was announced by the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT).
Alcohol service is available during the five-mile journey between Lower Manhattan and Staten Island.

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Story summary

The Staten Island Ferry began selling alcohol again on March 27, 2026, after a seven-year pause.
Alcohol sales had been halted due to a vendor contract issue in 2019 and the pandemic.
The revival was announced by the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT).
Alcohol service is available during the five-mile journey between Lower Manhattan and Staten Island.