The NYC DOT announced that starting Friday, March 27, beer, hard seltzers and canned cocktails will return to the ferry’s onboard menu alongside an expanded snack menu. Alcoholic beverages haven't been available onboard since 2019, but now they're back on the SSG Michael H. Ollis with service on the Sandy Ground and Dorothy Day ferries starting in the coming weeks. The announcement marks the return of a ritual for many riders.

State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton and Council Member Kamillah Hanks praised the move as a way to increase excitement about riding the ferry and boost ridership and revenue.

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