OEM Press Release: OEM Advises Alternate Transportation Routes Due to Staten Island Ferry Accident

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	FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Release 03-022 October 15, 2003 NYC OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMISSIONER ADVISES OF ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION ROUTES DUE TO STATEN ISLAND FERRY ACCIDENT Due to the accident at the St. George Ferry Terminal, all Staten Island Ferry Service has been temporary suspended. Ferry Commuters are directed to take the N train to 86th Street (the last stop) and shuttle bus service will be provided to Staten Island. The Verrazano Bridge lower level will be closed to vehicular traffic until further notice. The upper roadway remains open in both directions. -30- PRESS CONTACT: Jarrod Bernstein (718) 422-4888