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Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
NYC Ferry route changes could be coming as soon as this winter
Editor's Note: The video above aired in a previous newscast. NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) — New York City Ferry routes could soon change for the first time in their history. NYC Ferry is proposing a system-wide reconfiguration of its routes, most notably connecting Staten Island to Brooklyn. More Local News This is the first time the ferry has considered wholesale changes since it launched in 2017, and it's asking for your feedback. A survey went out Monday for all riders to provide their opinion on the proposal, ride experience and other topics of note. Other route changes include: Splitting the East River into two routes Combining the Soundview and Rockaway routes Adding a one-seat ride to Midtown from the South Brooklyn route A Zoom webinar is scheduled for July 21 at 6:30 p.m. for riders to learn more about the changes. Riders can submit questions ahead of time for a Q&A portion. More: Latest News from Around the Tri-State To sign up for the webinar, click here. Feedback will be reviewed throughout the summer, with the final changes to be announced in September and implemented this winter, according to the NYC Economic Development Corporation. Spencer Gustafson is a digital content producer from Long Island who has covered New York state and city news since 2023. See more of his work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBC
08-05-2025
- Business
- CBC
WestJet suspends nine U.S. routes due to lower demand
WestJet is pausing nine routes between the U.S. and Canada as demand dampens for travel between the two countries. A spokesperson for the airline confirmed the following suspensions in an email to CBC News: Vancouver-Austin (May through October) Calgary-Fort Lauderdale; Edmonton-Chicago; St. John's-Orlando; and Winnipeg-Orlando (June) Kelowna-Seattle-Tacoma; and Winnipeg-Los Angeles (June through August) Edmonton-Atlanta; and Winnipeg-Las Vegas (July through August) The Edmonton-Chicago route returns June 28, the St. John's-Orlando route returns June 30 and the Winnipeg-Los Angeles route returns August 28. The others last until the end of the month. "WestJet continuously evaluates and adjusts its schedule to meet demand, and we remain committed to reviewing opportunities for direct service on these routes in the future," the spokesperson said. WestJet announced in April that it would add new domestic routes within Canada and make it easier to connect with flights to Europe.
