REMARKS
Council Member Farías emphasizes the importance of year-round ferry service
2:42:19
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Council Member Amanda Farías addresses the importance of ferry service for year-round residents in areas like Coney Island, City Island, and Rockaway. She emphasizes that these areas are not just seasonal spots but interconnected communities with daily transportation needs.
- Farías acknowledges the challenges faced by residents in these areas, including long commute times.
- She expresses hope that the hearing and proposed bills will lead to real solutions for these communities.
- The council member shows appreciation for the testimonies provided by community members.
Amanda Farías
2:42:19
I appreciate for you folks from Kony Island and from City Island and and rockaway is coming to contribute to this conversation.
2:42:27
I think a lot of times, especially when we're looking at an area like City Island and the Bronx or even Coney Island or Rockaway for the beach, we're seeing as seasonal spots where people want to go.
2:42:38
Versus the reality of it is our communities are interconnected and there are people residing there every single day and need reliable options as New Yorkers.
2:42:49
So I'm hoping through this hearing, the bills that are presented future bills to come in the conversations that will continue on with the EDC that we're able to foster some real solutions for our community.
2:43:01
So we're just really appreciative of you folks coming up.
James Wong
2:43:04
Thank you.
Amanda Farías
2:43:04
And driving the hour 31.
2:43:07
I feel that pain as a bronchitis sometimes.
2:43:10
Thank you, folks.