The Andrew J. Barberi ferry sailed for the first time yesterday since crashing in May. Last month's crash was just one more accident, leading many to say the boat is "jinxed." The Barberi was responsible for 2003's deadly crash, and has had a history of propulsion failure since leaving the shipyard in Wisconsin in 2005. But rider Brenda Harris wasn't scared. She told the Post, "There's been three accidents in 100 years. I feel safe." more ›

A report by the National Transportation Safety Board has determined that the Andrew J. Barberi's propulsion system was "possibly defective" at the time of the May 8th crash, which injured 48 people. The ferry had passed inspections less than a month before the crash, but Coast Guard spokesman Charles Rowe reassuringly told the Daily News, "Any mechanical device can, for any variety of reasons, go wrong at any single moment." more ›

A passenger from Queens will be the first to file a lawsuit over a wrenched back he got on board the crashed Andrew J. Barbieri ferry this weekend. Flabio Silva, a construction worker, said he thought the ship had been taken out of service after the 2003 crash, and is filing a $5 million suit today, claiming he has had a difficult time sitting down since the crash. His lawyer, who represented six victims of the 2003 crash, told the Daily News, "The City of New York is responsible for the action of its employees, the crew and the operation and maintenance of this boat." more ›

A National Transportation Safety Board investigation has determined that the front two engines on the Andrew J. Barbieri ferry, which crashed into a dock and injured 37 on Saturday, stopped upon impact while the rear two continued to operate. However, interviews with the crew reveal there were no alarms or signals indicating there was anything wrong with the engines. "All conditions concerning the engines were normal prior to the accident," NTSB member Robert Sumwalt told 1010WINS. more ›

In the wake of yesterday's Staten Island Ferry crash, many are wondering why the Andrew J. Barbieri—the ship also responsible for a crash in 2003 that killed 11—is still in commission. The second-oldest ship in the Staten Island Ferry fleet, the Barbieri had engine failure problems on its christening in 1981. The ship was named for a Curtis High School coach who died in 1979, but yesterday his son told the Times, "Papa would be concerned about the ferry. He’d say, ‘If the boat has safety problems, get rid of it.’ ” more ›

Officials say that the Staten Island Ferry that crashed into a dock at the St. George Terminal last night lost power when it was entering its slip. The Staten Island Advance reports, "Ferry Chief James DeSimone said the propulsion system failed as the ferry docked, and compared it to a car suddenly losing its brakes. He said the unidentified captain 'took the appropriate action' and that all crew members were given mandatory drug and alcohol tests." more ›

A week after a jury awarded Staten Island Ferry crash victim James McMillan Jr. $22.9 million in damages, a federal judge slashed the amount to $18.s million. McMillan is now a quadriplegic after injuries sustained in the 2003 crash and requires round-the-clock medical care. His lawyer Evan Torgan said, "He was gratified that the judge recognized his suffering [and] he's hoping that the case is almost over" (the city is reviewing the decision). Interestingly, Judge Weinstein also reduced Torgan's payment, from a third to 20%, which means he'll get $3.7 million instead of $6.1 million. Torgan said that was unfair, but Weinstein said, "If the client should give you a gift of two and a half million dollars. I’m not approving or disapproving it.” more ›

James McMillan Jr. was paralyzed in the 2003 Staten Island Ferry crash and now requires round-the-clock care for his extensive injuries. He sued the city for damages and, yesterday, a jury awarded him $22.9 million--the largest award yet. Per the Staten Island Advance, the amount breaks down to "$10.3 million for future medical expenses, $7.36 million for future pain and suffering, $4.6 million for past pain and suffering and $685,169 for past medical expenses." However, McMillan may not get all of it, as a panel will determine the final amount. The city, which tried to argue that McMillan deserved less money since he would die sooner, said the award was excessive, though the incident was tragic. McMillan's lawyer said his client was happy, "He'll be able to afford much of the medical care he needs, and I'm happy a jury recognizes his entitlement to it." more ›

Yesterday, the city settled a wrongful death lawsuit from the family of a man killed during the 2003 Staten Island Ferry crash. The city is giving $8.7 million to John Healy's widow Kathy and their four children. more ›

Nearly five years after the Staten Island Ferry crash, victims are still fighting with the city over settlements. And in one case, the city claims James McMillan Jr., a 44-year-old who was paralyzed, will die in 16 years, not 30 years, so the settlement should only cover 16 years. He is under 24-hour-care and his lawyer said he'll live a long life with proper care, "The city paralyzed him, and now they're saying that he is going to die young because of the damage they caused. They're turning a personal-injury case into a wrongful-death case." A juries were recently selected for McMillan's case as well as the case of a crash victim who died. more ›

An appellate court ruled the City of New York cannot limit its liability in the 2003 Staten Island Ferry crash that left 11 dead and injured over a hundred others. This ruling upholds last year's decision from a U.S District Judge; the city could appeal with the Supreme Court, but the Staten Island Advance says "that option doesn't seem likely." more ›

Almost five years after the horrifying incident where the Staten Island Ferry crashed into wooden pilings at a pier, the city will pay $6.5 million to a man who lost part of his right leg. Shriram Agni was on the front of the boat when the ferry crashed, and his right leg was "sandwiched between collapsing seats." more ›