See a picture of the ear. Types of infection that may cause temporary or reversible hearing loss include: 1  Inflammation or infection of the ear canal (otitis externa). 2  This condition is often referred to as swimmer's ear, though too much water in the ear is not the only cause.
Citywide Ferry Service will be launched in two phases. The Astoria, South Brooklyn, and Rockaway routes will begin operation in 2017, and the Soundview and Lower East Side routes in 2018. For more information about each route, follow the links below.
Staten Island Ferry: Schedule, parking information, terminals and the fleet. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. â Operated by the city Department of Transportation, the Staten Island Ferry is the borough's only direct link to Manhattan. Service is free for the 5.2-mile voyage from St. George to Manhattan that takes approximately 25 minutes. Boats run 24 hours a day, seven days a week.