Staten Island’s First Ever Drone Show Above Historic Richmond Town
BP Fossella Hosts Staten Island’s First-Ever Drone Show Above Historic Richmond Town As part of…
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Staten Island’s Outstanding Teachers: Nominations Open For Life-Changing Teachers, School Administrators: BP Fossella Calls For Daly Awards
BP Fossella Invites Staten Islanders to Nominate Life-Changing Staten Island Teachers, School Administrators for 2025…
Staten Island’s Victory Blvd Bus Lanes Unsafe At Any Speed: BP Fossella, Asm. Pirozzolo
Staten Island Bus Lanes Unsafe At Any Speed: BP Fossella, Asm. Pirozzolo Victory Blvd…
Staten Island’s Borough President Honors Alice Diamond, Long-Time Supporter of Arts & Culture, With 2026 Maniscalco Award
BP Fossella to Honor Alice Diamond, Longtime Supporter of Staten Island Arts and Culture, as…
Staten Island’s Super Readers Celebrated With Ceremony This Week
BP Fossella to Celebrate Staten Island’s Super Readers for Milestone 30th Annual Readers are Leaders Awards…
Staten Island Policians Stand Together Against Violent Hate After Religiously-Motivated Hate Crime In San Diego
Borough President Fossella, District Attorney McMahon, NYPD Borough Commander Eger, and Staten Island Interfaith Leaders…
Staten Island BP Honors Emergency Services Workers At 32nd Annual EMS Breakfast
BP Fossella to Honor Emergency Service Heroes at 32nd Annual EMS Breakfast We covered this event…
Staten Island Borough President: Tottenville High School Student Honored With Petrides Award for Excellence in Math & Science
Editor’s note: We previously covered another award that was announced by the borough president,…
Staten Island Musical Acts Invited To Apply For Summer Concert Series
Strike Up the Band: BP Fossella Invites Local Staten Island Bands and Musical Acts to…
Staten Island District Attorney, Borough President, Notre Dame Club Of Staten Island, Local Students Host Annual Bread Of Life Food Pantry Collection Drive
Richmond County District Attorney McMahon, Borough President Fossella, Notre Dame Club of Staten Island &…
Staten Islanders, New Yorkers: MTA Fare Hike Public Comment Hearing Today (2 Sessions – 10am, 5pm) In Person For Comments
MTA to Hold Public Hearings on Proposed Fare and Toll Changes Editor’s note: See our…
Staten Islanders’ Improper Use Of Bus Lanes Causing Accidents On Hylan Blvd
Staten Islanders’ Improper Use Of Bus Lanes Causing Accidents On Hylan Blvd Editor’s note: Islanders…
Staten Island, NYC Politicians Weigh In On Proposed MTA Fare Hike: Urge Board To Vote No On Proposals
Staten Island, NYC Politicians Weigh In On Proposed MTA Fare Hike: Urge Board To Vote…
BP Fossella and ATU Local 726 President Cassella Call Concern to Deteriorating MTA Express Bus Service, Canceled Trips, Necessary Improvements
BP Fossella and ATU Local 726 President Cassella Call Concern to Deteriorating MTA Express Bus…
Food for the Soul: BP Fossella and Shaw-nae Dixon to Announce Upcoming Soul Food Festival
Food for the Soul: BP Fossella and Shaw-nae Dixon to Announce Upcoming Soul Food Festival…
Staten Island’s BP Announces Lineup For Summer Concert Series, Kicks Off July 3rd
Borough President Vito Fossella announces lineup for Summer Concert Series Rock the Parks: Sounds of…
New York MTA Will Face Consequences For Failing To Halt Congestion Pricing
Malliotakis: MTA Will Be Held Accountable for Congestion Tax Editor’s note: According to Senator Gillibrand…
Staten Island Politicians Weigh in On Latest Court Decision Regarding Non-Citizen Voting In NY Elections
Staten Island Politicians Weigh in On Latest Court Decision Regarding Non-Citizen Voting In NY Elections…
Staten Island Politicians, Civic Groups Applaud President Trump: Congestion Pricing Approval Rescinded – UPDATED
Staten Island Politicians Applaud President Trump: Congestion Pricing US-DOT Approval Rescinded Editor’s note: Staten Islander…
Staten Island, Port Richmond Residents Weigh In On Congestion Pricing Effects Thus Far In First Week
Editor’s note: See our previous coverage of this new below-60th Street toll for vehicles in…
New Jersey Federal Judge Also Refuses Injunction – Congestion Pricing In Effect Yesterday
Malliotakis on Congestion Pricing: “We will continue to relentlessly fight this unfair tax on commuters”…
Congestion Pricing Unpaused, Judge Refuses To Grant Injunction, New Tolling Goes Into Effect January
Congestion Pricing Unpaused, Judge Refuses To Grant Injunction, New Tolling Goes Into Effect January Editor’s…
Daniel Penny Acquitted Of All Charges In Jordan Neely’s Death Aboard NYC Subway Train
A Statement from Borough President Vito Fossella on the Acquittal of Daniel Penny Editor’s note:…
NYC DOT Installs Over 500 Loading Zones To Help With Double Parking, Announces Congestion Pricing Pilot Authorization, Reminds New York Restaurants That Roadway Outdoor Dining Structures Must Be Removed By November 29th While Sidewalk Structures Remain Year Round
NYC DOT COMPLETES INSTALLATION OF OVER 500 LOADING ZONES IN RESPONSE TO PUBLIC FEEDBACK ON…
Staten Island Native Chief Warrant Officer Retires From US Army After 31 Years In Emotional Ceremony At Borough Hall
BP Fossella Honors CWO Adelaide S. Borders in Retirement Ceremony at Borough Hall Surrounded by…
With Election Over, BP Fossella, Rep. Malliotakis, Bipartisan Group Of Elected Officials Make Statements on Potential Revival Of Congestion Pricing
With Election Over, BP Fossella, Rep. Malliotakis, Bipartisan Group Of Elected Officials Make Statements on…
Study: In Elections, Every Vote Really Does Matter, Particularly At Local Level – Unknown Power Of One Vote
The Power of One Vote An Examination of Close Federal, State, and Local U.S. Elections…
Talking Politics, Election, Issues With Assemblymember Sam Pirozzolo – Walk And Talk At Clove Lakes Park
Talking Politics With Assemblymember Sam Pirozzolo – Walk And Talk At Clove Lakes Park Staten…
Attention Friends Of Educators, School Administrators: Nominations Now Being Accepted For Patrick F. Daly Award
Editor’s note: Staten Islander News covered this award nomination period last year as well. About…
Decisions Need To Be Made About Your Neighborhood: Community Board 3 Has Many Vacancies, Volunteers Needed In Annadale, Tottenville, Other South Shore Areas
BP Fossella, Councilmen Borelli and Carr Issue Call for Staten Islanders to Volunteer on Community…
Hurricane Helene Victims Have Friends In Staten Island: BP Fossella Announces Large-Scale Donation Drive To Support Those Affected
Staten Island Cares: BP Fossella to Announce Large-Scale Donation Drive to Support Hurricane Helene Victims…
Staten Island Cultural Organizations To Receive Grants From NYC Tourism Foundation, BP Fossella
BP Fossella, New York City Tourism Foundation Announce Grants to Support SI Cultural Organizations Editor’s…
Planned MTA Express Bus Service Reductions Would Devastate Local Residents’ Commute To Manhattan
A Joint Statement from Borough President Vito Fossella, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis, District Attorney Michael McMahon,…
MTA Board Member Suggests Staten Islanders Should Be Punished For Pushing Back Against Congestion Pricing By Withholding New Train Cars For SIRT: Asm. Pirozzolo, Other Local Politicians Respond
Asm. Pirozzolo, other Staten Island elected officials demand that Governor Hochul relieve MTA Board Member…
Push To Include E-Bike Safety Bill In FY25 Senate NDAA: Prevent Fatal Fires, Keep Brooklyn Streets Safe
SENATOR GILLIBRAND STANDS WITH STATE SENATOR CHU IN BROOKLYN TO ANNOUNCE PUSH TO INCLUDE E-BIKE…
NYC DOT Proposes Rules Expediting Approvals, Removing Barriers To Allow Property Owners To Install Safe, Outdoor E-Bike Charging, Swap Stations
MAYOR ADAMS TAKES NEW ACTIONS TO PREVENT DEADLY LITHIUM-ION BATTERY FIRES, PROMOTE SAFE E-BIKE CHARGING…
Staten Island Deli Owner Helps Local High School Students Achieve Good Grades With Heartwarming Reward Approach
BP Fossella to Celebrate SI Deli Owner and Student for Heartwarming Approach to Rewarding Good…
“Rise Up NYC” Summer Concert Series Featuring 18 World-Class Free Concerts Across Boroughs, Including 3 On Staten Island This Summer
MAYOR ADAMS ANNOUNCES RETURN OF ‘RISE UP NYC’ SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, FEATURING 18 WORLD-CLASS CONCERTS…
Mayor Adams, Faith Leaders Urge Unity In Wake Of Attempted Assassination Of Fmr. President Trump
TRANSCRIPT: MAYOR ADAMS CALLS FOR UNITY WITH FAITH AND POLITICAL LEADERS Editor’s note: Staten Islander…
Assassination Attempt On Fmr. President Trump: Local, National Politicians Weigh In: Updated
Local, national politicians respond after assassination attempt on former President Trump Following are statements from…
House Passes Bill To Prevent Non-Citizens From Voting In US Elections: Rep. Malliotakis Applauds Announcement
Malliotakis Applauds House Passage of Bill to Prevent Noncitizen Voting in U.S. Elections Requires proof…
Sounds Of Summer Series Kicks Off Tonight With Fireworks, Cause & Effects Concert Performance – All Free, Open To All Ages
“The Sounds of Summer”: BP Fossella Announces Annual Summer Concert Series Editor’s note: Staten Islander…
Groundbreaking At New Track and Field At Staten Island’s I.S.61: BP Fossella, CM Hanks Attend
BP Fossella, CM Hanks to Break Ground on New Track and Field at I.S. 61…
Congestion Pricing: Legislation Can Kill This Plan Completely – But Lawsuits, Other Means Still In Works
A Statement from Borough President Vito Fossella on the Indefinite Postponement of MTA’s Congestion Pricing…
Congestion Pricing Halted Indefinitely! Attention Fellow New Yorkers – Gov. Hochul Pauses MTA Cash Grab AKA “Congestion Pricing”
Malliotakis Urged NYC Commuters to Keep Up Pressure on Congestion Pricing Hochul considering delaying program…
Five Million Gallons Of Water, 5 Days – And Still Burning! Battery Storage Site In California, Similar To Those Proposed For Staten Island, Still On Fire – Emitting Toxic Fumes
A Statement from Borough President Vito Fossella on San Diego Battery Facility Fire Editor’s note:…
Planned Bus Priority With Improved Bus Lanes, Busways To Assist Commuters Navigating To Manhattan’s Soon-To-Be-Tolled Central Business District
CONNECTING THE CORE: ADAMS ADMINISTRATION DETAILS AMBITIOUS EFFORTS TO HELP NEW YORKERS ACCESS MANHATTAN’S CENTRAL…
New Legislation Introduced In House To Kill NYC’s Congestion Pricing Scheme – Expected To Generate Revenue, Harm Working NYers With Excessive Tolls
Malliotakis, Gottheimer Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Kill New York City’s Congestion Pricing Program Editor’s note:…
Slower Ambulance, Fire, Police Response Likely To Result From Congestion Pricing Scheme
A Joint Statement from Borough President Vito Fossella, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis, Senator Andrew Lanza, Senator…
Congestion Pricing Update: NAACP, Local Churches Join Lawsuit Spearheaded by Staten Island Politicians
BP Fossella, UFT President Mulgrew, Local Elected Officials to Welcome Staten Island NAACP, Local Churches…
Bread of Life Annual Food Drive Seeks To Gather 60,000 Food Items From 131 Partner Schools To Deliver To Food Pantries Whose Holiday Donations Have Run Out
District Attorney McMahon, Borough President Fossella, and Notre Dame Club of Staten Island Team Up…
Staten Island Elected Officials Release Statistics Showing Congestion Pricing Will Negatively Affect Low Income Communities Here While Benefiting Wealthy Manhattan Neighborhoods
BP Fossella, Councilmember Hanks, Congresswoman Malliotakis and Other Electeds to Release Statistics Showing Congestion Pricing…
Staten Island Celebrates City Sisterhood With Ulcinj, Montenegro, With Both Cities Home To Large Albanian Diaspora Communities
BP Fossella, Mayor Bajraktari Honor Sisterhood between Staten Island and Ulcinj Editor’s note: According to…
Staten Islanders Demonstrate They Care For Military Families Struggling To Make Ends Meet: “Stock the Pantry” Drive For Ft Wadsworth Great Success
Borough President’s Office Distributes Donations to Help Military Families Living at Fort Wadsworth Editor’s note:…
Staten Island Politicians Applaud Appellate Court Ruling On Non-Citizen Voting Rights
BP Fossella, Local Elected Officials Applaud Appellate Court Ruling in Fossella v. Adams Editor’s note: We…
Sector New York Captain Merchant To Become Rear Admiral – Highest Ranking African American In US Coast Guard
BP Fossella Honors Captain Zeita Merchant for Historic Accomplishments in US Coast Guard Editor’s Note:…
Congestion Pricing Will Shift Pollution From Manhattan To Staten Island’s North Shore: BP Fossella On Amended Complaint Filed In Lawsuit
A Statement from Borough President Vito Fossella on Filing of Amended Complaint in Congestion Pricing…
Donate Needed Pantry Items, Additional Essentials For Struggling Military Families At Fort Wadsworth, Other Locations: BP Fossella
Borough President’s Office Collecting Donations to Help Military Families Staten Island, NY – Borough President Vito Fossella…
NYC Teachers Union Joins Staten Island BP’s Lawsuit Against Congestion Pricing – Especially Unfair To Teachers Commuting From Other Boroughs
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters NYC…
NYC Congestion Pricing: BP Fossella, United Federation Of Teachers Make Joint Announcement
BP Fossella, United Federation of Teachers to Make Joint Announcement Regarding New Lawsuit Against Congestion…
Staten Islanders Will Be Disproportionately Affected By Congestion Pricing – Public Comment Period Now Open: BP Fossella
A Statement from Borough President Vito Fossella on Start of the Public Comment Period for…
BP Fossella, Police Leaders Call For Action To Address Surge Of Violence Against Uniformed Police Officers In NYC
BP Fossella, Police Leaders to Call for Action to Address Surge of Violence Against Police…
BP Fossella, COJO To Host Menorah Lighting Ceremony At Borough Hall Tuesday
BP Fossella, COJO to Host Menorah Lighting at Borough Hall Plaza Staten Island, NY – Borough…
Staten Island Politicians: We Stand In Solidarity With Israel In Its Time Of Need
BP Fossella, Staten Island Elected Officials to Hold Solidarity Event with Council of Jewish Organizations …
Migrant Crisis: Asm. Pirozzolo, Sen. Lanza, BP Fossella, Other Staten Island Politicians Fighting Against Nursing Home Conversion to Shelter, Demand Accountability
Long-time Staten Islander News article and video contributor Assemblymember Sam Pirozzolo, along with Senator Lanza,…
BP Fossella Congratulates Staten Island University Hospital For Prestigious U.S. News & World Report
BP Fossella to Congratulate Staten Island University Hospital for Prestigious Regional Hospital Ranking SIUH was…
Nationwide Scam Targeting Seniors In Brooklyn, Staten Island Where Unwanted COVID Tests Mailed To Homes, Billed To Medicare Account
Malliotakis, Fossella Warn Staten Island & Brooklyn Seniors About Nationwide Medicare Scam Unwanted COVID Tests…
BP Fossella Announces Nominations Being Accepted For Patrick F. Daly Award 2023 – Eligible Educators Include Teachers, Guidance Counselors, Assistant Principals, Principals
BP Fossella Announces Patrick F. Daly Award For 2023 Award honors fallen principal, nominations currently…
Staten Island Pols Call On Mayor Adams To Withdraw Legal Appeal For Non-Citizen Voting In NY
As Migrant Crisis Rocks City, Staten Island Elected Officials Call on the Adams Administration to Withdraw…
BP Fossella Honors “Readers Are Leaders” Challenge Winners At Exceptional Readers Event Tonight
BP Fossella to Honor “Readers Are Leaders” Exceptional Readers at Ceremony Staten Island, NY –…
Sen. Scarcella-Spanton’s Veterans Property Tax Bill Passes Senate – Allows Active Duty Military Members To Receive Property Tax Discount
SENATOR SCARCELLA-SPANTON’S VETERANS PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION BILL PASSES THE SENATE ALBANY, NY – Senator Scarcella-Spanton’s…
Rep. Malliotakis, BP Fossella Issue Statement Regarding Migrant Crisis, New Housing Units Planned On Staten Island
Malliotakis, Fossella Statement on Opening of New Migrant Shelters on Staten Island New migrant shelters…
Asm. Pirozzolo Makes Statement On Stabbing At Great Kills Train Station On Staten Island In April
ASSEMBLYMAN SAM PIROZZOLO STATEMENT ON SENSELESS STABBING AT THE GREAT KILLS TRAIN STATION Update regarding…
Subway Serenade On St. Patrick’s Day For Student With Special Needs Recognized By Staten Island’s BP Fossella Last Week
A Simple Act of Kindness and a Song in Their Heart Led To a Magical…
DA McMahon, BP Fossella, NYPD Announce Partnership With “Neighbors by Ring” App To Help Make Neighborhoods Safer With Instant Crime Video Reporting, Sharing
District Attorney McMahon, Borough President Fossella, and NYPD Announce Partnership with “Neighbors by Ring” App…
BP Fossella Questions Government Spending On Migrant Crisis While Basic Needs Of Active Duty Military Families Are Neglected
BP Fossella questions the government spending possibly $600 million annually on the migrant crisis while…
Beautification Of Front St Last Week With GRACE Foundation, Natural Resources Protective Association, “Don’t Trash On Me”
Staten Island, NY – Borough President Vito Fossella’s Clean Team and the GRACE Foundation were able…
Catholic Schools, Organizations, Received $460K Allocations To Fund Sports, Arts Programs For ALL Youth Across Staten Island
BP Fossella, Cardinal Dolan announce almost $460K in allocations to Staten Island Catholic schools and…
BP Fossella Commends Mayor Adams For Statement On Migrants Flooding NYC
Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella commends Mayor Adams statement on migrant family status …
Staten Islanders Protest Speed Cameras On Hylan Blvd
On Thursday, August 18th, John Matland, Republican Primary candidate, organized a speed camera protest on…
BP Fossella Welcomes Vito Picone & The Elegants August 20th, Sounds Of Summer Concert
BP Fossella welcomes Vito Picone & The Elegants to Staten Island this summer Staten Island,…
In-Person 9/11 Ceremony Announced, Held At Postcards Memorial At St George Waterfront
BP Fossella announces Annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony at Postcards On Sept. 11, an in-person ceremony…
Recent Ferry Schedule Disruptions: Staten Island Residents Reach Out To BP Fossella’s Office
Statement from Borough President Vito J. Fossella on Staten Island Ferry Service Disruptions We’ve heard…
BP Fossella Commends Mayor Adams For Announcing Extended Hours At Department Of Buildings
We want to commend Mayor Adams and Department of Buildings Commissioner Ulrich for their recent…
BP Fossella Makes Statement On Student With Alleged Gun At Port Richmond High School
The incident [on March 8th] at Port Richmond High School, captured on video, shows a…
31st Annual Bread Of Life Food Drive Partnership With BP Fossella, DA McMahon Announced
Catchphrase “Fight Hunger, Not Each Other” strives to encourage working together for good Borough President…
Mask Mandates for Young Children Overturned by Staten Island Judge: Statement from Borough President Vito J. Fossella
This is overdue but welcome news for young families. We believe it’s time to move…
BP Fossella Commends NYC Mayor For “Small Business Forward” Executive Order
“I commend Mayor Eric Adams for his recent executive order. He is now requiring city…
BP Fossella, Assemblymember Cusick Ask NYC For No Contract With Citi Bike Until Staten Island Included
Ask that no discussions be held with Citi Bike on electrifying docking stations until S.I….
BP Fossella Issues Statement Regarding Non-Citizen Municipal Voting, Now Law In NYC
“In light of non-citizen voting now becoming law, I have filed a lawsuit today in…
BP Fossella Makes Statement Regarding Mask Mandates By Governor Hochul
“Governor Kathy Hochul has extended the mandate that masks be worn in all indoor spaces except your…
BP Fossella Makes Statement Concerning Recent Supreme Court Ruling On Biden’s Vaccine Mandate
The following statement was made by BP Fossella on January 13th, just after the US…
Staten Island BP Fossella, SI Chamber, Announce New Year’s Eve Part II To Support Local Restaurants
Staten Islanders are encouraged to dine in or take out from a local restaurant Jan….