As New Jerseyans continue to recover from superstorm Sandy and some from a Nor'easter as well, New Jersey Transit if offering emergency shuttle bus service to ferries.
Commuters can park their cars for free at the Meadowlands or Ramsey/Rt. 17 Station and take a free shuttle to Weehawken/Port Imperial before hopping aboard a free ferry to Manhattan.
Shuttles at The PNC Arts Center are dropping off commuters at various bus stations including Port Authority and Newark Penn Station.
Shuttles are also moving commuters from Liberty State Park to Statue Cruise Lines ferries to Battery Park
The service runs from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. (1 p.m. to 2 p.m., and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Liberty State Park to Statue Cruise Lines Ferry) on weekdays for inbound commuters and again for the evening return to New Jersey between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Ferry service is also offered at no cost on the State Cruise Lines in Liberty State Park to Battery Park
The ferry drop-off in Manhattan is at Pier 79 at 39th Street only.
Friday, May 24 2013 4:02 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:02:22 GMT
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Coney Island's famed New York Aquarium, devastated by Superstorm Sandy, will partially reopen Saturday, May 25, 2013. The Wildlife Conservation Society on Friday showed members of the media parts of
Coney Island's famed New York Aquarium, devastated by Superstorm Sandy, will partially reopen Saturday, May 25, 2013. The Wildlife Conservation Society on Friday showed members of the media parts of
Friday, May 24 2013 11:12 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:12:21 GMT
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President Barack Obama plans to give the Jersey Shore a boost with a post-Memorial Day visit to showcase recovery efforts in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.
President Barack Obama plans to give the Jersey Shore a boost with a post-Memorial Day visit to showcase recovery efforts in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:55 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:55:01 GMT
Jersey shore town is celebrating a milestone as it rebuilds from Superstorm Sandy. Belmar officials will reopen their 1.3-mile boardwalk that was destroyed by the October storm.
Jersey shore town is celebrating a milestone as it rebuilds from Superstorm Sandy. Belmar officials will reopen their 1.3-mile boardwalk that was destroyed by the October storm.
Monday, May 20 2013 7:05 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:05:15 GMT
A private country club opened its golf course to the public for a charity tournament to raise money for Superstorm Sandy relief. The Westlake Golf and Country Club in Jackson hosted the event on May 13,
A private country club opened its golf course to the public for a charity tournament to raise money for Superstorm Sandy relief. The Westlake Golf and Country Club in Jackson hosted the event on May 13,
