Fed's Williams: Ferrying Through the Crosscurrents

Thank you to the Staten Island Economic Development Corporation for hosting today’s event. My last regional visit to Staten Island was a virtual one during the pandemic. Even then, I rode the ferry to simulate the true Staten Island experience before heading into a full day of online discussions about economic conditions in the borough. So, it was a thrill to ride the boat over this morning before visiting local businesses and meeting with leaders in person. The ferry is so iconic that it is immortalized by a Bob Dylan lyric. But traffic patterns on the island can be a unique experience, too. Let’s chalk that up ... (full story)