Staten Island Ferry scaling back service due to COVID among crew members
NEW YORK -- The Staten Island Ferry is cutting back service because of a rise in COVID cases among crew members.
The ferry says it will operate on a modified schedule through July 26.
Boats will run every 20 minutes during the morning rush from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., and then from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. They will run every 30 minutes all other times.
The ferry warns that more cancelations may be needed and reminds all passengers they must wear face coverings.