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Orange County Legislature opposes MTA decision to terminate Newburgh–Beacon ferry; legislators, commuters and disability advocates decry service loss
Summary
The Orange County Legislature unanimously passed a resolution on Aug. 14 opposing the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s decision to terminate the Newburgh–Beacon ferry, calling the loss a blow to commuters and residents with disabilities.
The Orange County Legislature on Aug. 14 unanimously approved a resolution opposing the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s decision to terminate the Newburgh–Beacon ferry service.
Legislator Luhan, who sponsored the resolution with bipartisan support, said the ferry’s removal will reduce transportation options for a region with persistent unemployment and that the county has long sought expanded ferry hours and fare changes. “Instead what we’re getting is less for more money,” Luhan said, adding that losing the ferry “is going to impact…
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