The ferry brought Manhattan to Red Hook. Now locals are riding the tourist wave.

WNYC News | Sep 2

For business owners in Red Hook, which was ravaged by Hurricane Sandy in 2012 and two major fires within the last year, the ferry is proving a difference-maker – for the arts community, entertainment, restaurants and jobs. You can read the full story here.

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