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Staten Island Ferry scaling back service due to COVID among crew members

Staten Island Ferry reducing service due to COVID among crew
Staten Island Ferry reducing service due to COVID among crew 00:25

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. 

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