Briefing
Committee on Economic Development holds hearings on NYC Ferry and related ferry/port legislation; multiple items laid over
The New York City Council Committee on Economic Development met on October 28, 2025. The committee held an oversight hearing on NYC Ferry operations and waterfront sustainability and considered four ferry- and port-related local laws (shore power reporting at cruise terminals; reduced-cost ferry service for middle school students; zero-emission port feasibility study; language accessibility at ferry terminals). Three resolutions—including expansion of NYC Ferry to LaGuardia, federal legislation on community banking diversity, and MWBE reciprocity with the State—were heard; amendments were proposed and items were laid over. Roll call noted Chair Amanda Farías and Members Avilés, Bottcher, and Gutiérrez present; Members Riley and Vernikov absent; Member Salamanca listed as medical.
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