From left, Bemus Point Mayor Jeff Molnar, Ellery Supervisor Larry Anderson, and North Harmony Supervisor Robert Yates, are pictured riding the Bemus Point-Stow Ferry between its two navigational points in honor of the boat’s 214th year of operation.

The Bemus Point-Stow Ferry began its 2025 summer season operations over the weekend. The original ferry system, comprising a barge, cable, and boat, was established in 1811 to connect the Village of Bemus Point and Stow, and it continues to attract a crowd to this day. P-J photo by Christopher Blakeslee