Council members push to bring greener fuel to the Staten Island Ferry

Conversation has begun between city officials and council members on legislation that would increase the amount of biofuel used in city-owned vessels, including the Staten Island Ferry.

 Conversation has begun between city officials and council members on legislation that would increase the amount of biofuel used in city-owned vessels, including the Staten Island Ferry.

Legislation introduced by Queens Councilman Costa Constantinides would require the Staten Island Ferry boats and the Department of Environmental Protection's fleet of vessels to use at least 5 percent biodiesel fuel in their ships, with that amount increasing over time.

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