B.P. Molinaro and Island Elected Officials hold Rally for Traffic Relief

Your chance to speak out for road improvements

Borough President James P. Molinaro, along with Island elected officials, community, civic, and business leaders is hosting a rally to call for improved roads in our Borough. The rally will be held on Sunday, July 12 at 12 noon at the dead-end of the West Shore Expressway Service Road off of Bloomingdale Road.

Joining Molinaro at the rally will be: Congressman Michael McMahon; Councilman James Oddo; Councilman Vincent Ignizio; Councilman Ken Mitchell; Assemblyman Lou Tobacco; Assemblyman Michael Cusick; Assemblywoman Janele Hyer-Spencer; State Senator Diane Savino; State Senator Andrew Lanza; Community Boards 1, 2, and 3; The Staten Island Chamber of Commerce; and The Staten Island Economic Development Corporation.

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Borough President Molinaro's Clean Team Targets Illegal Signs

Illegal Posters

Help keep Staten Island clean by reporting illegal signs. Signs on street poles violate New York City law and reduce the quality of life of residents. To report a location call the Staten Island Borough President's Helpline at 718-816-2000.

Volunteer at the St. George Theatre

Staten Island's St. George Theatre

The St. George Theatre is looking for volunteers to help promote upcoming shows. Volunteers will receive a $200 voucher towards this upcoming season in return for a commitment of 5 hours per week from July to October. You may e-mail questions to stgeorgethea@aol.com or call 718-442-2900 weekdays 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Summer Events on Staten Island

2009 Free Summer Events Calendar

Borough President James P. Molinaro has announced his upcoming 2009 Free Summer Events schedule. The first event is the Back to the Beach Festival at Father Capodanno Blvd. and Jefferson Ave. scheduled for June 20th and June 21st. Check the 2009 Summer Events Calendar for details or call Joanne Nuzzo at 718-816-2133.

2009 Summer Events Calendar

Battle Continues to Open Fresh Kills Roads

Several miles of roads exist, and should be opened for public use

Borough President James P. Molinaro testified at a public hearing on Wednesday, March25th and demanded that the New York City Parks Department adopt a plan to open the existing roads at Fresh Kills for public use. The roads will provide a crucial link between the Richmond Avenue shopping corridor and the West Shore Expressway, giving Staten Islanders some much-needed traffic relief.

“Staten Islanders comprise 5% of the City’s population, but have 17.5% of the City’s registered vehicles,” Molinaro said. “Our problem is traffic. We believe the park and these roads can co-exist. Staten Islanders didn’t fight for fifty years to close the dump to have its final use dictated by Manhattan-centric decision makers,” Molinaro concluded.

B.P. Molinaro Strongly Opposed to MTA Toll and Fare Hikes

Tolls on the already-expensive Verrazano Bridge will rise to $13 if the MTA’s plan is approved

Borough President James P. Molinaro is strongly opposed to the MTA’s proposed toll and fare hikes that will bring mass transit ride prices up and raise the toll on the Verrazano Bridge to an astounding $13. “Staten Island is the most highly tolled community in the Nation, and we’re the only Borough that you cannot enter and exit without paying a toll,” Molinaro said. “We’re also the only ones without a subway system and adequate mass transit options. Staten Islanders should not bear the pain of the MTA’s budget burden, especially since our toll dollars from the Verrazano Bridge are used to fund so much of the MTA Transit System,” Molinaro concluded.

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