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November 7, 2007

Greenmarket opens at Staten Island Ferry Terminal

The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) a announced today the opening of a Greenmarket in the Staten Island Ferry terminal at Whitehall, bringing family farm-fresh produce and shopping convenience to the tens of thousands of daily commuters who pass through the terminal daily.

Every Tuesday year-round at the ferry terminal, farmer Fred Wilklow will sell a wide variety of foods from his farm, Wilklow Orchards, outside of New Paltz, N.Y. His offerings include fresh apples and hot and cold cider, winter squash, beef and pork, homemade jams, candy and caramel apples, and fresh home-baked goods—including donuts and muffins.

"In Fred's farm, the Staten Island Ferry and this terminal found made a perfect match," said Janette Sadik-Khan, Transportation Commissioner. "This market will transform this in-between place on Whitehall terminal's concourse from a space that people rush through into a place where they are invited to slow down and interact with the one another--and stock up on healthful produce and wholesome staples."

Wilklow's fresh farm foods will be available to Staten Islanders and tourists passing through the terminals, as well as to any Battery Park-area workers and residents. Shoppers can use credit cards to make their purchases and the market will also accept Food Stamps/Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT).

"We're looking forward to it," said Fred Wilklow, who has been selling his homegrown crops at Greenmarket locations since 1984, mostly in Brooklyn. "We'll be bringing 15 varieties of apples. The season is turning toward fall and cold-weather items, but springtime fruits and vegetables are just around the corner."

Marcel VanOoyen, Executive Director of the Council on the Environment of New York City, which operates the city's Greenmarkets, said, "Greenmarket's goal is to bring the farm to the city, this newest market--our first and only indoor location--is a fantastic new addition to our program and will serve as a model for future similar locations."