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TRIBUTE: Giant Of Industry, Creator Of Modern Commuter Ferry Arthur Imperatore Sr Dies At 95 TRIBUTE: Giant Of Industry, Creator Of Modern Commuter Ferry Arthur Imperatore Sr Dies At 95
Tribute: Giant Of Industry, Creator Of Modern Commuter Ferry Arthur Imperatore Sr Dies At 95 After terrorists crashed two planes into the Twin Towers, Arthur E. Imperatore Sr.’s NY Waterway ferries hustled 150,000 people out of New York. When a commuter jet made an emergency landing on the Hudson River, Imperatore’s ferries rushed to the scene, helping to rescue everyone on board. Imperatore, the “visionary entrepreneur” who is credited with inventing the modern commuter ferry system, died Wednesday at 95 following a life of massive – and at times fascinating – achievement. "Arthur E. Imperatore, Sr., [f]ounder & [p]resident of NY Waterway leaves us, but his memory will last …

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Authorities Investigating Suspicious Package On Hudson Waterfront Authorities Investigating Suspicious Package On Hudson Waterfront
Authorities Investigating Suspicious Package On Hudson Waterfront Reports of a suspicious package brought an emergency response to the Port Imperial complex Wednesday afternoon. Unconfirmed reports said a firefighter and police officer were hospitalized for evaluation in connection with may have involved hazardous waste near the Weehawken ferry terminal. The call to 550 Ave at Port Imperial came in around 1:30 p.m. This is a developing story. Check back for details.

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by Cecilia Levine