Staten Island Ferry delays reported for Wednesday morning commute

Crime & SafetyPublished: Jan. 07, 2026, 7:55 a.m.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Staten Island Ferry is experiencing delays during the Wednesday morning rush hour.

Ferryboats are running about every 20 minutes on a modified schedule, according to Notify NYC.

Officials did not list a cause for the delay, but Notify NYC posted a special weather statement warning of fog until 8 a.m.

“Fog will impact this morning’s commute as the visibility will be reduced to around a half of a mile in several areas,” according to Notify NYC. “Fog may become locally dense with the visibility down to a quarter of a mile or less.”

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