Malliotakis Secures $2 Million for College of Staten Island Public Safety Center
Editor’s note: We previously covered the college’s receiving a grant for a fellowship program for the social work degree they offer, among with their new nursing degree complete program, allowing graduates to enter the field more quickly.
(STATEN ISLAND, NY) — Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) announced $2 million in federal funding she secured and earmarked for the College of Staten Island. The funding will support the establishment of a Public Safety Center within CSI’s library, creating a centralized hub for emergency services, safety information, and support resources. The funds will also allow CSI to improve technology and add security cameras throughout the campus.
At a time when campuses across the country have experienced increased unrest, violence, and harassment, it is more important than ever that proactive steps are taken to protect our students and faculty. This funding will bolster CSI’s safety infrastructure, improve emergency response coordination, and enhance preparedness by establishing a Public Safety Center that provides reliable access to critical support services. These efforts will help ensure CSI remains a safe place to learn, work, and gather.
“This $2 million in federal funding I secured for the College of Staten Island is an investment in the safety and well-being of our community. At a time when campus safety is more important than ever, this funding will strengthen preparedness, improve coordination, and help ensure CSI remains a safe, secure environment for learning and community engagement,” said Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis. “The establishment of a centralized Public Safety Center will provide a single, easily accessible location for emergency services and essential support resources.”
“This year’s allocation of nearly $2 million will allow our colleagues in public safety to have greater visibility into issues that are arising on campus, provide a safe and welcoming environment for not just our students, but for our community members, and allow them to do the jobs that are so critically necessary during this time in higher education,” said College of Staten Island President Timothy Lynch.
College of Staten Island funding update. Image Credit – Rep. Malliotakis
Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis with College of Staten Island President Timothy Lynch, Assemblyman Sam Pirozzolo, City Council Minority Leader David Carr, and CSI Public Safety leaders. Image Credit – Rep. Malliotakis
Banner Image: Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis with College of Staten Island President Timothy Lynch, Assemblyman Sam Pirozzolo, City Council Minority Leader David Carr, and CSI Public Safety leaders. Image Credit – Rep. Malliotakis
Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis
Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis was sworn in on January 3, 2021 to represent Staten Island and Southern Brooklyn. Prior to serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis was elected to the New York State Assembly on November 2, 2010, defeating a two-term incumbent. In the Assembly, she served as Minority Whip and the ranking minority member of the Assembly Committee on Governmental Employees. For five terms, Congresswoman Malliotakis fought to restore ethics in Albany, expand transit service in her district, improve programs for senior citizens, reform education and improve New York’s economic climate by reducing the tax burden on small businesses and residents. A cornerstone of her tenure was helping her community recover and rebuild following the devastation of Hurricane Sandy in 2012. In addition to advocating for these same issues in Washington, Congresswoman Malliotakis is acutely focused on securing New York’s fair share of federal mass transit funding, which would go towards expanding transportation services and easing traffic congestion, while also championing public safety by supporting our nation’s law enforcement officers. Congresswoman Malliotakis is the daughter of immigrants, her father from Greece and her mother a Cuban exile of the Castro dictatorship. She is currently the only Republican member representing New York City in Congress, representing a district spanning the boroughs of Brooklyn and Staten Island. She is a passionate advocate for animal rights and the strengthening of animal cruelty laws, and in her spare time, enjoys spending time with her chihuahua, Peanut.