The Harbor Charger is the first hybrid-electric ferry operating in the state of New York. It will replace the Governors Island Trust's old vehicle and passenger ferry, which has been in operation ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The lighthouses of Staten Island are not only a part of local scenery and life, but also testaments to the borough’s long maritime history and traditions. These buildings were ...

One foggy morning this spring, a ferryboat traversed the choppy waters between lower Manhattan and Governors Island. It was just after 7 a.m.—the first run of the day. But, for the boat, it was almost ...

The Harbor Charger is quieter than conventional ferries and has been built to run completely on battery power. By James Barron Good morning. It’s Wednesday. Today we’ll find out about a new ferry that ...

In “Taking Manhattan,” author Russell Shorto writes about the deal that New Netherland Director General Peter Stuyvesant made with English military officer Richard Nicolls to transfer the Dutch colony ...

The Trust for Governors Island unveiled its new hybrid-electric ferry, the Harbor Charger, the first of its kind in New York State and aa addition to the Trust’s existing ferry fleet. The arrival of ...

A fleet of kayaks left the south shore of Staten Island recently in search of oysters. Their destinations were a series of breakwaters a few hundred yards offshore. The breakwaters are essentially man ...

The largest oyster found in New York Harbor in about 100 years recalls an era when oysters were everywhere in New York. By James Barron Good morning. It’s Tuesday. Today we’ll get an update on the ...

Across the world, there are plenty of countries with hundreds of islands. From Sweden and Japan to the idyllic Maldives, some of the most beautiful and relaxing vacation spots happen to be centered ...