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NYC Reviews Ferry Sink Wudu Video After Dunkin Incident

8/23/2026

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A Dunkin’ employee washed his feet in a sink on a Staten Island Ferry.
The act appeared to be the Islamic wudu ritual before prayer.
A TikTok video posted August 11 spread quickly across social media.
NYC Health Department said restaurants must follow food-safety rules after the incident.
NYC Department of Transportation is reviewing the incident.

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Story summary

A Dunkin’ employee washed his feet in a sink on a Staten Island Ferry.
The act appeared to be the Islamic wudu ritual before prayer.
A TikTok video posted August 11 spread quickly across social media.
NYC Health Department said restaurants must follow food-safety rules after the incident.
NYC Department of Transportation is reviewing the incident.