Snack bar service on Staten Island Ferry to return: Will riders be able to buy beer?

New York’s Staten Island — Ferry beers will return in around two months.

According to a Department of Transportation (DOT) press release, the Staten Island Ferry’s concession stands will be operated by a new vendor in the next two months, as announced by the New York City Department of Transportation and Economic Development Corporation (EDC).

The city has chosen Dunkin to take over the historic boats’ long-dormant food stalls.

The concession arrangement permits the selling of alcohol on the ferry, even though it is outside the donut chain’s typical line of business. The vendor will obtain the required licenses to serve beer on the boat, the DOT said.

Initially, Dunkin’ will probably only be able to operate on the Dorothy Day and Staff Sergeant Michael H. Ollis, the newest vessels in the Staten Island Ferry fleet. According to the DOT, service will eventually be extended to the remainder of the fleet.

The EDC has the opportunity to provide two distinct five-year extensions to the concession deal, which has a 10-year term.

EDC President and CEO Andrew Kimball stated, “NYCEDC is excited to bring concessions back on board to enhance the experience for all riders.” The Staten Island Ferry serves thousands of New Yorkers and tourists every day. NYCEDC is appreciative to our colleagues at the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) and anticipates that New Yorkers will once more be able to buy food and beverages aboard the ferry.

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