B.P Hosts "Hooked for a Lifetime" Annual Fishing Event

Borough President Molinaro and the Fishermen's Conservation Association hosted their annual "Hooked for a Lifetime" fishing event on Saturday, July 19th.

Each year, members of the Fishermen's Conservation Association teach 30 children from the Police Athletic League the fundamentals of fishing on a one-to-one basis. The Association is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to promote the "Conservation Triad": Access, Habitat, and Fisheries Management. In September, they will be holding another fishing day event for children from the G.R.A.C.E. Foundation.

Starlight Concert - Thurs. July 24th

Thursday's Starlight Concert features the bands "Mighty String Demons", "United We Sing", and "Danny Rodriguez" and will be held at The Snug Harbor Cultural Center from 8:00 to 10:00 pm. For more information please call Joanne Nuzzo, Director of Special Events at (718) 816-2133.

Free Summer Events Schedule

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?"

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B.P. Molinaro Rallies Support for Wind Power on Staten Island.

Fresh Kills windmills would make Staten Island the renewable energy capital of New York City.

With New Yorkers paying the third-highest energy rates in the country and Con Edison customers bracing for the biggest one-time increase in their bills, Borough President James P. Molinaro has asked Governor David Paterson to support his plan for a Wind Farm at Fresh Kills to help keep energy costs down and prevent businesses from leaving the state.

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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.

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