B.P. Molinaro Hosts Blood Drive in Honor of 9/11 Victims

Press Conference to announce the 9/11 Blood Drive at the "Postcards" 9/11 Memorial.

Each year since 9/11, Borough President Molinaro has hosted a 10 day blood donor drive at various locations throughout the Borough. The goal of the drive is to collect one pint of blood for each of the 274 Staten Islanders lost that day. Each year, our office far exceeds the goal, with last year's drive collecting 477 pints of blood. We hope you and your loved ones will "Give the Gift of Life" in remembrance of the 9/11 victims. Your donation could help save the life of a family member, friend, or neighbor.

View a list of blood drive locations and times

Ground Breaking on a New Home for War Veteran Brendan Marrocco

BP Molinaro joins with Stephen Siller Children's Foundation to break ground on a new home for Disabled War Veteran Brendan Marrocco

Borough President James P. Molinaro today joined with Island elected officials and representatives of the Stephen Siller Children’s Foundation to break ground on a handicapped-accessible home for 24-year-old Brendan Marrocco, a Huguenot resident who lost all 4 limbs while serving his country in Iraq. Marrocco, who has been living at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, was injured in a roadside bomb blast on Easter Day in 2009.

The two-story home, located on Holton Avenue in Prince’s Bay, will feature an elevator, wheelchair ramps, and a specially-designed electrical system that can operate doors and lights on verbal cue. Construction of the home is being jointly sponsored by the Stephen Siller Children’s Foundation and Building Homes for Heroes. The home is expected to be completed before Christmas of this year.

The Second "Back to the Beach" Celebration is a Success!

Back to the Beach Celebration at Midland Beach Sea Turtle Circle on August 14th and 15th

Thousands of Staten Islanders went “Back to the Beach” this past weekend for summer fun, children’s activities, great food, and great music. The second and final Back to the Beach weekend of summer was a great success, as were all of the Borough President’s Concerts and Fireworks shows this year. Borough President Molinaro invites you to join him at the End of Summer Concert and Fireworks show on Friday, August 27th at 7 p.m. at the Ocean Breeze Fishing Pier, to bid farewell to Summer and welcome Autumn.

B.P. Molinaro Announces Opening: "Camp Good Grief of Staten Island"

Weekend Bereavement Camp for Children to be held at Pouch Camp in September

Borough President James P. Molinaro held a press conference at Borough Hall to announce the opening of “Camp Good Grief of Staten Island” at Pouch Camp in September. He was joined at the announcement by Linda and Irwin Steinman, who spearheaded the effort with the volunteer staffing and expertise of Staten Island University Hospital and University Hospice. The free program will provide children and teens who are grieving the loss of a loved one a weekend of traditional camp activities, combined with grief education and emotional support.

Sept. 3rd Session - More Information

Camp Good Grief of Staten Island Pamphlet

Camp Good Grief of S.I., Inc -download an application

Brookfield Landfill Remediation Project Status Update

NYC Department of Environmental Protection update on the Brookfield Landfill Remediation Project as of 7/19/2010

The July 19th Brookfield Citizen’s Advisory Committee - held at Community Board 3 with the NYC DEP representatives, their consultants and contractors, and the NYS DEC via phone – provided an excellent summary of the landfill remediation work to date. The most important news is that the temporary truck overpass/ramp from the Korean Vets Highway into Brookfield is finished, and delivery trucks are already using it, thereby removing that truck traffic from Arthur Kill Road.

The above slides slides were part of the DEP update. DEP and the contractor are confident that the work is on schedule and that the first major construction accomplishment – building the perimeter barrier wall preventing both groundwater from entering the site and leachate leaving the site – will be completed by end of February, 2011. The semi-annual public meeting will be held at PS 32 by year’s end, and we will provide more specifics after Labor Day.

$70 Million Indoor Track Facility Starts Construction

Indoor Track Facility at Ocean Breeze Video

Borough President James P. Molinaro and Mayor Michael Bloomberg joined with Staten Island elected officials, community leaders and track-n-field enthusiasts to break ground on the new indoor track facility in Ocean Breeze. The 135,000 square-foot facility is expected to open in 2012, and will feature a running track, weight and cardio rooms, concession stands, and seating for 2,500 spectators. The long-awaited track facility has been anticipated for years by athletes who wished to see a world-class indoor running facility on Staten Island.

Hop On Over to the Zoo for the New "Down Under Summer" Exhibit

Kangaroos and Wallabies have just arrived at the Staten Island Zoo as part of "Down Under Summer"

Borough President James P. Molinaro and Pratt Industries General Manager Steven R. MacDougall helped unveil the new exhibit featuring two adult red kangaroos, a baby "joey" red kangaroo and two wallabies. The exhibit is sponsored by Pratt Industries and will run from July 14th to September 30th. The new animals will join their fellow Australian ambassadors already at the Zoo, including emus, kookaburra and frilled lizards.

Take a picture with a baby kangaroo! More info.

BP Molinaro Recommends Charter Change to Help Staten Island

Charter Review Meeting held on April 13, 2010.

Borough President James P. Molinaro joined with Staten Island elected officials, community leaders, and residents on April 13 to testify before a panel of New York City Charter Revision Commission members. Speakers, including the Borough President, called for greater autonomy for our Borough, and monthly meetings with City agency heads in order to help coordinate projects important to Staten Island.

Read Borough President Molinaro's Testimony

The Climate is Right for a Fresh Kills Wind Farm!

Conceptual Image of Wind Farm at Fresh Kills

Borough President Molinaro praised Mayor Bloomberg’s stance on wind energy and challenged New York State to be more supportive of the proposed wind energy farm at Fresh Kills. Speaking in Copenhagen at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, Mayor Bloomberg called for creating renewable energy sources in New York. A feasibility study has already been completed at Fresh Kills, and it was determined that the location is ideal for a wind farm which could generate enough clean energy to power 5,000 homes.

Read Press Release

The Preservation of Pouch Camp is a Top Priority for BP Molinaro

William H. Pouch Scout Camp

The preservation of Pouch Camp is a top priority for all Staten Island elected officials. Borough President Molinaro is working together with all Staten Island Elected Officials to secure a conservation easement that would permanently preserve the property as open space and prevent housing or commercial development. Although these are challenging economic times for City and State government, we simply cannot afford to lose this valuable Greenbelt site to developers. BP Molinaro said “I will do everything in my power to preserve Pouch Camp so that future generations of Staten Islanders can continue to have access to the parkland for recreational purposes.”

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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.

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