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

Now there’s a direct way to travel between the scenic Shore Road Parkway in Bay Ridge, Staten Island’s North Shore, and Brooklyn Heights.

I know it’s safer for people crossing here, and there’s a lot of people crossing here going to the park,” said one resident.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Both the city of St. Pete and the city of Tampa voted Thursday on their part of an agreement that would secure a new cross bay ferry service, with each city giving its approval.