With summer approaching, NYC has announced the return of enhanced ferry services to Rockaway Beach, just in time for Memorial Day weekend. The Rockaway Reserve allows for specific trip bookings and guaranteed seating, while the Rockaway Rocket will offer express service from areas like Long Island City starting July 4. With total ridership numbers expected to exceed last summer's 167,000, these services aim to facilitate easier beach access and stimulate local economic growth, as emphasized by officials like Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr.
"As Rockaway's historic renaissance continues, ensuring New Yorkers and tourists alike have easy access to the peninsula's acclaimed beaches, cuisine and culture is a critical investment in its economic health more than anything else..."
"The NYC Economic Development Corporation is bracing for another packed season on the water... the ferry system's summer schedule is back in full swing, and it's bringing reinforcements."
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