New York | A Subway to Staten Island? How a Transit Dream Died Sections Skip to content Skip to site index Deep under the New York Bay near Brooklyn, there is the start of a tunnel with the potential to change the lives of thousands of New York City commuters. So why hasn’t it happened? The plan for the subway and train tunnel for Staten Island was abandoned in 1925. Credit Credit Staten Island Advance Supported by ByAmisha Padnani Jan. 18, 2019 Deep under the New York Bay near Brooklyn, covered in mildew, seaweed and other gunk, is what thousands of commuters would consider a hidden treasure: the start of a subway tunnel linking Staten Island to the rest of New York City. “The idea of a subway to Staten Island really goes way back,” said Stan Fischler, a subway historian. “Way, way back.” The plan, first proposed in 1890, was approved. Maps were drawn up. Groundbreaking ceremonies were … [Read more...] about A Subway to Staten Island? How a Transit Dream Died
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City misses the boat on Staten Island fast ferry site (commentary)
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – St. George? Staten Island has finally been included in the city’s fast ferry program. But Mid-Island and South Shore commuters still have no help with their journeys to work. That’s because Mayor Bill de Blasio is putting a fast ferry stop in St. George, the place where borough residents can already grab the free Staten Island Ferry. How is that supposed to encourage folks from the South Shore and Mid-Island to eschew the express bus or get out of their cars? Just getting to St. George from Huguenot is a commute in and of itself. The fast ferry will make two stops: At Battery Park City/Vesey Street, and at 39th Street. On the West Side of Manhattan.The West Side of Manhattan? So the Staten Island fast ferry won’t join the existing ferry network in the East River. So Staten Islanders who work in Brooklyn won’t benefit. And have you looked at the mass transit options at Battery Park City and at 39th Street? You won’t have to look … [Read more...] about City misses the boat on Staten Island fast ferry site (commentary)
A sneak peek at Lime bikes coming to Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Traveling along the North Shore is about to get a whole lot greener! Lime, originally founded as LimeBike in January 2017, will be bringing a mixed fleet of standard and electronic bikes to a portion of Staten Island in late July. The bikes will be available as part of a dockless bike share pilot launched by the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) to complement the Citi Bike program in the outer boroughs. In addition to bikes and e-bikes, LimeBike partnered with Segway in May 2018 to produce scooters -- prompting the official name change to Lime. However, scooters will not be available in New York City as part of the pilot program. Standard bike rentals cost just $1 for a 30-minute ride, while e-bikes will cost $1 to unlock and an additional 15 cents a minute to ride. Bikes can be rented through the Lime mobile app by scanning the QR codes located on the front or back of the bike. A small red switch on the back wheel is … [Read more...] about A sneak peek at Lime bikes coming to Staten Island
Broadway in the Boros: ‘Wicked,’ ‘The Band’s Visit’ coming to Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.-- No need to take the Ferry, Staten Island. The sounds of Broadway are coming to us this month. The cast of the enduring blockbuster "Wicked" is flying in to perform in St. George Friday, July 13. Also on the bill: The cast of 2018's Tony-winning Best Musical, "The Band's Visit." The outdoor performance takes place from noon to 1 p.m. at the Lighthouse Point Plaza across from the National Lighthouse Museum, is just one of a series spanning across all five boroughs titled "Broadway in the Boros." "This event gives people a wonderful opportunity to see remarkable talent up close," said Borough President James Oddo. I hope to see Staten Islanders, and tourists alike, enjoying the entertainment Broadway in the Boros has to offer." The event will be hosted by Julie James of the SiriusXM Radio show "On Broadway." Along with performances, there will be Broadway ticket giveaways and trivia games. Broadway in the Boros is sponsered by … [Read more...] about Broadway in the Boros: ‘Wicked,’ ‘The Band’s Visit’ coming to Staten Island
An up-close look at motorized JUMP Bikes coming to Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- It's like riding a bike, only easier! JUMP Bikes, which launched the country's first dockless bike share in 2013, is bringing its innovative motorized, pedal-assist bicycles to a portion of Staten Island in late July. The bikes will be available as part of a dockless bike share pilot launched by the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) to complement the Citi Bike program in the outer boroughs. JUMP Bikes, headquartered in Dumbo, Brooklyn, with a Research & Development Lab in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, was founded in New York City in 2010 by CEO Ryan Rzepecki, former DOT planner and analyst. JUMP Bikes pedal-assist feature, provided by a 250-watt motor and internal battery, offers a motorized assist for pedaling cyclists, allowing for a smoother and less physically-taxing ride. Rentals cost $2 for a 30-minute ride, with a charge of 7 cents for each additional minute. Bikes can be reserved and rented through the JUMP Bikes and Uber apps, by … [Read more...] about An up-close look at motorized JUMP Bikes coming to Staten Island