NY Waterway's East River Ferry provides frequent, reliable service connecting Brooklyn and Queens with Manhattan. The increasing popularity of Brooklyn & Queens makes this an attractive option for commuters, leisure travelers & tourists alike. Part of the larger NY Waterway system, operators of the East River Ferry have over 25 years experience in the management, logics, and operation of ferry services. During its period of operation, the East River Ferry has not only established itself as a successful transportation alternative, but it has also achieved a secondary goal set for itself, becoming “a thread” that passes through all the waterfront communities it serves, helping to bring neighborhoods together and assist in their cultural and business growth. This has been accomplished to date by sponsoring numerous community events, contributing to various community causes and fundraisers, working with local organizations on a large variety of projects and programs, and spearheading a diverse list of “creative undertakings” that have already and will continue to result in improved inter as well as intra community relationships.