Went to Staten Island today. The free ferry is convenient from downtown.

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They’ve gotten very efficient with loading/unloading the ferry (I think, but I don’t have to take this as part of my commute).

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The terminal architecture is very photogenic.

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The Staten Island memorial is very tastefully done. It contains granite plaques with a silhouette to honor each victim.

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The memorial faces ground zero.

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The memorial is situated in a park next to the Staten Island terminal and baseball field lighting is visible in the background.

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Each silhouette bears the person’s info and can hold memorial flowers.

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From the memorial site, NJ & NY fill the skyline.