Something is fishy at the Staten Island Ferry terminal. Back in 2008 Mayor Bloomberg and Staten Island Borough President James Molinaro introduced the public to two gorgeous, 10-ton tropical fish tanks at the St. George ferry terminal. A year later only 10 percent of the 400 original fish survived and were replaced, but still people seemed to enjoy the addition. But now, three-and-a-half years in, those $750,000 tanks are looking worse for wear. A concerned commuter wrote in today to point out, "It's now 2011 and the fish tanks are more atrocious than ever. They were originally meant to brighten up the commute and make it more pleasant for riders, but every morning I only see slow death in those tanks."
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Could Somebody Please Clean The SI Ferry Fish Tanks?
Tracy Morgan Moves Fire-Starting Fish Tank From UWS
Tracy Morgan, whose fish tank in an ugly Trump Place rental sparked a fire (okay, the tank's lamp was the culprit) in his apartment, has put the Upper West Side chapter of his colorful life behind him. According to New York, he's moved into a "posh"-sounding place in the West 50s "with four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, private parking, and a 1,000-square-foot terrace with views of the city. It’s unclear what he’s paying, though the landlord was recently asking $14,900 a month, with no explicit rules about aquariums." Two words to all renters, not just ones who may be living next to Morgan: Renter's insurance.
UPDATE: Brooklyn Preschool Burglars Grab Kids' Fish Tank
[UPDATE BELOW] After thieves stole computers, electronics and an aquarium (with fish) from Brooklyn preschools one young charge demanded retribution. "I want the cops to get the bad guys and beat them up and just get them and put them in jail," five-year-old Christine Stephen told NY1. Two other similar institutions in the area, David Foster Preschool Academy and Little Stars Daycare, were also targeted.
Only 10% of Staten Island Ferry Fish Survived First Year
Oh no: The Staten Island Advance reports on some sad news about the beautiful fish tanks in the Staten Island Ferry's St. George Terminal: Apparently only 40 of the 400 tropical fish have survived since being introduced last year.
Over the past 12 months, most of the delicate fish have died; some became the lunch of aggressive tankmates, while others were stressed from people banging on the glass, aquarium experts said. Aquarists have said the fish were also stressed because the constant lighting in the bright terminal kept them from having a necessary restorative sleep cycle.more ›
Staten Island Ferry Fish Dying Already?
A reported fish fatality in the Staten Island Ferry's newly installed $750,000 fish tanks has spurred a lively discussion about what could be happening to the scaly creatures on SILive's forums. One poster wrote the fish death (perhaps the second) was "possibly a princess parrot fish...By 7:30AM it hadn't become a meal yet, but some of his buddies were starting to show some [interest]."
Fish Tanks Make Ferry Welcome Appearance
Staten Island Borough President James Molinaro, and some young constituents, unveiled two new 10-ton fish tanks at the St. George ferry terminal. Molinaro said the tanks will liven up people's commutes; in July, he told the Advance, "It's very soothing because we live on an Island and it's very pleasant, so it fits perfectly."
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