N.Y. Railroad Law § 84: Corporations may establish ferries

§ 84. Corporations may establish ferries. Any steam railroad

corporation, incorporated under the laws of this state, with a terminus

in the harbor of New York, may purchase or lease boats propelled by

steam or otherwise, and operate the same as a ferry or otherwise, over

the waters of the harbor of New York, but this section shall not be

construed to affect the rights of the city of New York.