All NYC Ferry service suspended as Arctic temperatures freeze East and Hudson rivers amNewYork

"Operating in heavy ice conditions requires slow speeds and little to no notice regarding landing service suspension, NYC Ferry wrote on X. NYC Ferry crew will continue to monitor evolving waterway conditions and prepare the fleet to ensure service can resume once conditions improve. But, the spokesperson warned, the ferry suspension may last for several days, depending on weather conditions. We will provide ongoing updates regarding resumption of service as soon as it is safely possible to do so, the spokesperson added."

"Temperatures plummeted on Saturday night and are expected to remain unseasonably low through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Highs on Tuesday were expected to reach just 22 degrees Fahrenheit, with wind chill values hovering in the single digits and expected to drop even further after sunset. The rest of the week will look much the same, with a slight reprieve a high near 31 degrees Fahrenheit predicted for nex"

"On Tuesday morning, ice at four ferry landings including the Brooklyn Navy Yard and Atlantic Avenue/Pier 6-Brooklyn Bridge Park was thick enough to prevent boats from docking, forcing ferries to skip those stops. A number of ferry trips on the East River routes were also canceled on Tuesday morning. Conditions continued to deteriorate throughout the day, with significant, continuing ice build-up in the East and Hudson Rivers and across New York Harbor, an NYC Ferry spokesperson told Brooklyn Paper."

NYC Ferry service was suspended starting 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27 because of thick ice in the East River and the Hudson River. Final trips on all routes had already departed by the time of the announcement. Ice at four ferry landings, including the Brooklyn Navy Yard and Atlantic Avenue/Pier 6–Brooklyn Bridge Park, prevented docking and forced skipped stops and canceled East River trips. Conditions worsened during the day with significant ice build-up across New York Harbor. Operating in heavy ice requires slow speeds and can prompt sudden landing suspensions. Ferry crews will monitor waterways and prepare the fleet; the suspension may last several days. Temperatures are expected to remain unseasonably low through the week.

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