End of Summer Concert and Fireworks Show

August 28th

CHANGE OF LOCATION

The End of Summer Concert & Fireworks Show will now be held at the South Beach Boardwalk Dolphin Fountain.

A Wind Farm on Staten Island? NYC's Only Viable Site is Fresh Kills

Borough President Molinaro urges Staten Islanders to contact Mayor Bloomberg and Governor Paterson and ask them to support Wind Power and the Opening of the Existing Roads at Fresh Kills.

Wind Power Support: One of the most important steps New York City can take in advancing its environmental policy and reducing our reliance on foreign oil is the establishment of a wind farm at Fresh Kills. To learn more:

Read Earth Day Press Release

Read PickensPlan Press Release

Visit PickensPlan.com

Landfill Roads Support: Roads already exist in Fresh Kills. Borough President Molinaro and borough engineers believe these routes offer the best opportunity for a road system that could connect Richmond Avenue with the West Shore Expressway. This will help motorists avoid heavy congestion points along both Arthur Kill Road and Victory Boulevard.

You have a very brief opportunity to voice your opinion. Please support these important objectives for Staten Island. Send a letter to Mayor Bloomberg at the following address/fax number or send an email:

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg
City Hall
New York, NY 10007
FAX (212) 788-2460

Sample letter to Support Landfill Roads

Send an email to Mayor Bloomberg

Send an email to Governor Paterson

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Staten Island's New Tourism Video

Borough President Molinaro unveils the Staten Island Attractions video at the Staten Island Ferry's Whitehall Terminal in Manhattan.

Staten Island's many cultural attractions, as well as its parks and recreational opportunities are featured in the 9 minute video, which is designed to attract both tourists and residents alike. As passengers wait to board the Staten Island bound ferry, they can learn about the attractions that can be reached by bus and those that are within walking distance of the St. George Ferry Terminal. The video will be played on a new 65" high definition video monitor, mounted above the information booth in the passenger waiting area.

The video was produced by the Borough President's Office and sponsored by the NYC & Co. Foundation, the Richmond County Savings Foundation, and SINY, Inc. Narration for the video was provided by Ken Dashow, radio personality from New York's Q104.3 fm. The video will run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

View STATEN ISLAND: A World Beyond the Ferry

Free 2008 Summer Events

Borough President Molinaro Announces the Free 2008 Summer Schedule.

Borough President James P. Molinaro's free Summer Events Celebration is currently underway, from June 21st to August 28th. Now in its 18th year, the Summer Events Series includes two Back to the Beach weekend festivals, a total of five fireworks celebrations, and seven popular Thursday evening Starlight Concerts.

"Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, this year's Free Summer Events are going to be better than ever," said B.P. Molinaro. "Great bands, spectacular fireworks shows and all new games and rides will be featured at our popular Back to the Beach Festivals. Our Starlight Concerts have become a place where families and neighbors come together to enjoy a fun-filled evening of wonderful music under the stars. Our concert-goers follow the concerts from park to park and make new friends along the way here in Small Town U.S.A"

Free Summer Events Schedule

Amboy Road Reaching Its Full Potential: A Special Report

How can we help Eltingville plan a real Town Center?

Borough President Molinaro envisions a "Town Center" look for Amboy Road in Eltingville. "Why tolerate a substandard, unattractive road corridor," Molinaro said, "when we can benefit from a more efficient, safe and welcoming design?"

Read BP Molinaro's Special Report

State of the Borough Address 2008

B.P. Molinaro is surrounded by children as he concludes his 2008 State of the Borough Address with the message "Children are our Future".

Borough President James P. Molinaro delivered the 2008 State of the Borough Address on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 in the Center for the Arts at the College of Staten Island.

He identified plans to improve traffic conditions and mass transit, promote tourism, and boost Staten Island's jobs and economic activity. The 2008 State of the Borough Address can be viewed on Time Warner Cable On Demand, Channel 1111.

View the Video's that were Presented at the 2008 State of the Borough:

Opening Windmills Video

Staten Island Attractions Video

Ferry Fish Tanks Video

Staten Island Railroad Video

Staten Island's First Official Attractions Magazine Debuted by B.P. Molinaro

Borough President James P. Molinaro announces the launch of a cultural publication to help promote tourism for Staten Island.

“Staten Island is inviting the world to experience our great attractions,” said B.P. Molinaro. “Thanks to the support of George Fertitta, NYC & Company, and the NYC & Company Foundation, my office is helping to promote Staten Island to tourism markets throughout the country. We would like to introduce Staten Island to a new audience of visitors. My office recognizes the important benefits of tourism to our cultural organizations, local businesses, and citizens at large.” The magazine highlights the Borough’s non-profit cultural organizations, including museums, the zoo, botanical gardens, art centers and historic sites.

Read press release

Download PDF file of Magazine