ABOUT US. In the early 1800s, ferries were the only way to get to and around Manhattan. As bridges and tunnels were built, ferry transportation faded. In 1986, Arthur E. Imperatore, Sr. and his family rejuvenated New York Harbor with the launch of the first NY Waterway Ferry. Since then, NY Waterway has carried over 200 million passengers. NY Waterway has the largest ferry and excursion fleet in New York Harbor, but it is still a family business ...
