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Post by ferryfast admin on Jan 23, 2006 23:40:43 GMT -5
NY state senator pitches fast ferry to NYC
1/23/2006 6:00 PM (WROC-TV)
Could the fast ferry be headed to the big apple? A state senator pitched the boat to New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg Monday.
State Senator Jim Alesi said Bloomberg remembered the ferry well. The vessel got a lot of attention after it crashed into a Manhattan pier in April 2004, while on its way to Rochester.
Alesi says New York City is looking to buy a ferry as part of its promotion of Governor's Island.
"If it could go to New York City, I'm not saying it would, then perhaps we could look for some additional state funding to offset the cost of New York City buying the fast ferry from the City of Rochester," said Alesi. State lawmakers were unwilling to put any more money into the Rochester ferry project.
Mayor Bob Duffy tells News 8 he appreciate Alesi's help, but he'll sell the boat to whoever offers the best price.
"The best gift we can give to our taxpayers is to get as much money as possible for the fast ferry to pay down the debt and simultaneously keep a very open mind, an open door to ther services that may decide to choose Rochester," Duffy said.
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