Office of Borough President James P. Molinaro
Staten Island, New York
News from Borough President James P. Molinaro
BP Molinaro: budget crisis heightens need for pension reform
-February 2, 2012
-January 18, 2012
-January 13, 2012
-January 10, 2012
Borough President Molinaro’s “Clean Team” improves appearance of Mid-Island roads
-January 5, 2012
B.P. Molinaro celebrates “National Mentoring Month” with Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City
-January 5, 2012
B.P. Molinaro applauds commissioner Sadik-Khan on neighborhood traffic safety initiative
-November 22, 2011
-October 31, 2011
B.P. Molinaro presents Sanitation Department with last of three snow plow/road salt vehicles
-October 28, 2011
9/11 memorial blood donor drive surpasses goal
-September 15, 2011
B.P. Molinaro warns: "Money for your communities is being lost because you are not recycling"
-August 17, 2011
Health Department to spray pesticide to reduce adult mosquito populations
-August 8, 2011
B.P. Molinaro, Mayor's Office and NYC & Company announce first-ever "St. George Waterfront Festival"
-August 3, 2011
-August 1, 2011
B.P. Molinaro to DOT and MTA: We don't need fancy buses - we just need more buses"
-June 9, 2011
-May 24, 2011
B.P. Molinaro Applauds Governor's Inclusion of New York City in Proposed Pension Reform Plan
-May 23, 2011
Statement from Borough President James P. Molinaro on Governor Cuomo's Proposed Pension Reform Plan
-May 17, 2011
B.P. Molinaro Congratulates Port Authority on Mother's Day Weekend Toll Plaza Operations
-May 9, 2011
"Porn on Library Computers is NOT OKAY!" Borough President Molinaro Charges
-April 28, 2011
B.P. Molinaro's Earth Day Wish: A Wind Farm Operating at Fresh Kills by 2014
-April 21, 2011
-April 14, 2011
B.P. Molinaro and Councilman Oddo move to protect wetland areas from future development
-April 13, 2011
B.P. Molinaro: "Wind farm at Fresh Kills: the time is right in light of nuclear controversy"
-March 17, 2011
B.P. Molinaro presents Sanitation Department with new snow plow/road salt vehicle
-February 25, 2011
B.P. Molinaro: end overtime padding and save City jobs
-February 8, 2011
-February 1, 2011
-January 25, 2011
Pratt Industries, BP Molinaro, to sponsor recycling challenge
-January 1, 2011
New bridge replacing "Goethals" should have new name, BP Molinaro announces
-December 27, 2010
-December 8, 2010
-December 2, 2010
-November 23, 2010
B.P. Molinaro and FDNY Commissioner Cassano unveil City's first Mobile Training Vehicle
-November 10, 2010
-November 10, 2010
B.P. Molinaro announces new autism services resource guide
-October 27, 2010
-October 21, 2010
-October 21, 2010
Borough President Molinaro announces new appointee to Community Education Council
-October 5, 2010
Borough President Molinaro announces new appointee to NYC Industrial Development Agency
-September 29, 2010
9/11 memorial blood donor drive surpasses goal
-September 14, 2010
B.P. Molinaro calls for common-sense resolution to school bus service problems
-September 14, 2010
-August 4, 2010
B.P. Molinaro seeks volunteers for new tourism kiosk
-July 29, 2010
Borough President Molinaro to MTA: charge extra $1 to non EZ-pass customers
-July 27, 2010
B.P. Molinaro urges Nassau County to pay its "fare" share
-July 22, 2010
B.P. Molinaro calls upon little leagues to postpone night games during extreme heat wave
-July 6, 2010
B.P. Molinaro dedicates Starlight Concert to autism awareness
-July 6, 2010
B.P. Molinaro calls for the posting of street addresses at construction sites
-June 22, 2010
-June 7, 2010
B.P. Molinaro calls for computerized registry allowing pharmacies to track patients to prescriptions
-May 25, 2010
Pro-Labor B.P.: “It’s time for unions to make concessions”
-May 21, 2010
-May 13, 2010
B.P. Molinaro names new senior citizens liaison from within ranks of staff
-April 28, 2010
-April 21, 2010
Speaker Quinn, elected officials and community leaders condemn Staten Island hate crime
-April 9, 2010
B.P. Molinaro provides $3,000 for St. Patrick's Day
-March 2, 2010
B.P. Molinaro announces 2nd annual "Staten Island History Day Fair"
-February 17, 2010
B.P. Molinaro applauds appeals court ruling that City can limit billboards
-February 5, 2010
NYCEDC President and Staten Island Elected Officials Welcome Au Bon Pain to Staten Island
-January 29, 2010
B.P. Molinaro announces City moving forward with his Todt Hill Road realignment proposal
-January 26, 2010
Staten Island to celebrate its 350th Anniversary
-January 25, 2010
Borough President Molinaro hails Sanitation Department on fast, efficient snow removal
-December 21, 2009
The climate is right for Fresh Kills wind farm
-December 16, 2009
B.P. Molinaro and Commissioner Levin announce cultural capital projects
-October 28, 2009
B.P. Molinaro and Commissioner Sadik-Khan detail comprehensive transit and road improvement plan
-October 22, 2009
B.P. Molinaro, Councilman Oddo to building owners: "Parking 'solution' is no solution at all"
-October 13, 2009
-October 6, 2009
B.P. Molinaro and Commissioner Benepe provide update on Island parks capital projects
-September 28, 2009
-September 16, 2009
9/11 Memorial blood donor drive surpasses goal
-September 14, 2009
-August 14, 2009
B.P. Molinaro unveils plans for senior living campus at Sea View
-August 5, 2009
-August 5, 2009
-July 30, 2009
How sweet it is! Staten Island candy maker to be inducted into the Candy Hall of Fame
-July 30, 3009
B.P. Molinaro urges DSNY to reconsider conversion from container collection to curbside pickup
-July 15, 2009
Borough President Molinaro announces new appointee to Community Education Council
-June 25, 2009
B.P. Molinaro invites City's Gulf War-era Vets to join Staten Island Memorial Day Parade, May 25
-May 20, 2009
B.P. Molinaro pushes for continuance of St. George Renaissance
-May 20, 2009
B.P. Molinaro and Comptroller DiNapoli to promote the collection of unclaimed funds
-April 24, 2009
B.P. Molinaro announces Italian earthquake disaster relief fund reaching halfway mark
-April 22, 2009
Borough President Molinaro kicks off Islandwide spring cleaning campaign
-April 21, 2009
Borough President Molinaro announces the completion of traffic improvements at Miller Field
-April 16, 2009
Elected officials remain committed to protecting Goodhue as parkland
-April 14, 2009
B.P. Molinaro to DEP: "Get out your calculators!"
-April 8, 2009
Borough President Molinaro announces Italian earthquake disaster relief fund
-April 7, 2009
-March 23, 2009
-March 19, 2009
B.P. Molinaro seeks input for future North Shore Rail park-and-ride locations
-March 9, 2009
-March 6, 2009
-February 27, 2009
-February 26, 2009
-February 19, 2009
B.P. Molinaro provides $858,487 to 16 senior programs
-February 2, 2009
B.P. Molinaro urges eligible Staten Islanders to claim valuable "Earned Income Tax Credit"
-January 29, 2009
B.P. Molinaro testifies at MTA fare and toll hike hearing
-January 27, 2009
B.P. Molinaro's holiday blood donor drive surpasses goal
-January 15, 2009
B.P. Molinaro announces "Staten Island History Day Fair"
-December 16, 2008
Elected officials oppose Richmond Avenue development
-December 11, 2008
BP Molinaro urges Staten Islanders to quit smoking
-November 21, 2008
Molinaro says Borough President's Office and City Agencies are making Island roads safer
-November 3, 2008
Staten Islanders sue for toxic waste dump cleanup
-October 14, 2008
B.P. Molinaro provides $1.5 million for "On Your Mark"
-September 24, 2008
B.P. Molinaro to Parks Department: "Staten Island wants control over future of Fresh Kills!"
-September 16, 2008
-September 9, 2008
B.P. Molinaro to host town hall meeting regarding the completion of Bloomingdale Park
-August 21, 2008
Staten Island poised to host New York City's first wind farm
-August 20, 2008
Borough President Molinaro announces capital funding for Eden II programs
-August 6, 2008
Borough President Molinaro announces capital funding for Castleton Park apartments
-August 4, 2008
Borough President Molinaro and Councilman McMahon hold press tour of Gerard Carter Center
-August 1, 2008
Mayor Bloomberg and Pratt Industries open expanded paper recycling mill
-July 30, 2008
-July 18, 2008
Mayor Bloomberg, Borough President Molinaro and Gray Line announce new Staten Island Discovery Tour
-July 8, 2008
B.P. Molinaro: "We're still number one!"
-July 8, 2008
-June 26, 2008
Borough President Molinaro announces $2 million funding for John M. D'Amato Athletic Field
-June 25, 2008
B.P. Molinaro receives 150 letters from Great Kills residents willing to sue over Brookfield cleanup
-May 29, 2008
B.P. Molinaro to Governor Paterson: "Lift remediation paralysis at Brookfield Avenue landfill!"
-April 30, 2008
B.P. Molinaro announces success of 'Senior Pet Adoption Month' campaign
-April 24, 2008
B.P. Molinaro's Earth Day wish: a wind farm operating at Fresh Kills by 2009
-April 22, 2008
-April 15, 2008
-April 8, 2008
-April 2, 2008
-March 26, 2008
B.P. Molinaro encourages motorists to use E-Zpass or carpool to beat V-Z Bridge $10 cash toll
-March 18, 2008
B.P. Molinaro and Animal Care & Control kick off "Senior Pet Adoption Month"
-February 25, 2008
B.P. Molinaro, Tuscan winemaker Piergiorgio Castellani tour future site of Staten Island vineyards
-February 20, 2008
B.P. Molinaro and Mayor Bloomberg unveil St. George ferry terminal fish tanks
-February 20, 2008
B.P. Molinaro dedicates new animal shelter surgical suite in memory of Tommy Monahan
-February 14, 2008
-February 11, 2008
Work Begins on Removal of Community Eyesores
-February 5, 2008
B. P. Molinaro launches second phase of Community Board recruitment effort
-January 31, 2008
B.P. Molinaro announces more good news for s89 bus riders - joint fare tickets!
-January 7, 2008
Borough President Molinaro presents testimony to the Port Authority
-December 13, 2007
Borough President Molinaro's testimony regarding toll and fare hikes by the MTA
-December 13, 2007
B.P. Molinaro and City Council Speaker Quinn sponsor "Citywide Day Out Against Hate"
-November 29, 2007
-November 27, 2007
B.P. Molinaro to Port Authority: "No more toll hikes: Staten Islanders suffer enough!"
-November 1, 2007
B.P. Molinaro and Fire Commissioner Scoppetta unveil FDNY EMS Major Emergency Response Vehicle
-October 29, 2007
B.P. Molinaro and NYC & Company to launch "Staten Island Attractions" magazine
-October 23, 2007
They're back! Borough President's staff removes hundreds of illegal signs and posters
-October 4, 2007
BP Molinaro provides $858,487 to sixteen senior programs
-September 15, 2007
9/11 memorial blood donor drive surpasses goal
-September 15, 2007
Molinaro cuts ribbon for new Petrides library
-September 12, 2007
B.P Molinaro announces good news for public schools
-September 4, 2007
BP Molinaro and VVA Chapter #421 help launch new Vets group
-Septmebr 4, 2007
B.P. Molinaro and DOT will help commuters hit with $110 ticket for parking on X'way service road
-August 20, 2007
B.P. Molinaro: New York City's first wind farm is feasible at Fresh Kills Landfill
-August 20, 2007
Staten Island joins "Be Cool" Challenge
-August 13, 2007
B.P. declares hidden traffic safety devices 'Islandwide problem'
-July 30, 2007
B.P. Molinaro to Congressman Nadler: "Two-way? No way!"
-July 27, 2007
-July 17, 2007
Borough President Molinaro alerts City agencies to hazardous traffic 'hot spots' on the North Shore
-July 6, 2007
Borough President Molinaro announces new appointee to Community Education Council
-June 29, 2007
-June 27, 2007
B.P. Molinaro declares Summer 2007 a time to support Staten Island's cultural treasures
-June 27, 2007
Borough President Molinaro announces his 2007 Free Summer Events Calendar
-June 21, 2007
Borough President Molinaro urges MTA to extend construction hours on Verrazano-Narrows Bridge
-June 20, 2007
Borough President Molinaro alerts City agencies to tree hiding trailblazer sign to Snug Harbor
-June 20, 2007
-June 13, 2007
Molinaro trashes 5 Boroughs Ice Cream Company for marketing 'Staten Island Landfill' flavor
-June 8, 2007
Molinaro urges MTA to think "out-of-the-box" to address looming repair work delays on Verrazano
-June 5, 2007
Borough President Molinaro appoints Dr. Thomas Matteo as Borough Historian
-May 30, 2007
-May 29, 2007
-May 23, 2007
B.P. Molinaro holds awards ceremony for "Volunteers of America" children
-May 23, 2007
-May 15, 2007
B.P. Molinaro and Staten Island Yankees discuss future parking concerns
-May 14, 2007
B.P. Molinaro announces his support for the City's proposed courthouse site in St. George
-May 7, 2007
-May 1, 2007
Borough President Molinaro cracks down on latest flurry of illegal billboards
-April 27, 2007
B. P. Molinaro hails Community Board recruitment effort as "a great success"
-April 17, 2007
B.P. Molinaro and DEC to renew firebreak buffer zone permits to protect homeowners from brush fires
-April 10, 2007
B.P. Molinaro seeks candidates for Borough Historian
-March 14, 2007
Borough President Molinaro announces re-naming of "Semper Fi run" to "Health & Fitness Run"
-March 8, 2007
-February 20, 2007
B.P. Molinaro's promotion campaign for Senior Citizen Homeowner Exemption a great success
-February 14, 2007
-February 7, 2007
-February 7, 2007
Borough President Molinaro names new Executive Assistant
-February 6, 2007
B. P. Molinaro calls for "new blood," launches Community Board recruitment effort
-February 1, 2007
B.P. Molinaro commends Brooklyn federal jury on capital punishment for Ronell Wilson
-February 1, 2007
B.P. Molinaro gives $5,000 to restore grave of former B.P.
-January 31, 2007
B.P. Molinaro urges Staten Islanders to take advantage of senior citizen homeowners exemption
-January 4, 2007
-December 14, 2006
Borough President Molinaro presents Dept. of Sanitation with new salt spreader
-December 11, 2006
Borough President Molinaro issues recommendation to deny de-mapping Pendale Street
-November 29, 2006
-November 8, 2006
B.P. Molinaro announces capital funding for The Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company
-October 24, 2006
Borough President Molinaro To Host 3rd Annual Bloomingdale Park Halloween Extravaganza
-October 19, 2006
B.P. Molinaro to Growth Management Task Force:"devise new regulations for retrofitted gas stations"
-October 17, 2006
Borough President Molinaro presents FDNY with new fire safety education vehicle
-September 22, 2006
9/11 Memorial blood donor drive surpasses goal
-September 13, 2006
B.P. Molinaro announces capital funding for acquisition of property at Goodhue Center
-September 7, 2006
New York Public Library thanks B.P. Molinaro for renovations to West New Brighton branch
-August 31, 2006
B.P. Molinaro provides $858,487 to 15 senior programs
-August 23, 2006
B.P. Molinaro and DOT announce the beginning of left-turn prohibitions on Hylan Boulevard
-August 16, 2006
Molinaro expresses outrage at former 9 /11 commission co-chairs' criticism of Mayor Giuliani
-August 16, 2006
-August 8, 2006
-July 14, 2006
B.P. Molinaro outraged over graffiti vandalism at parks
-July 12, 2006
B.P. Molinaro and Parks Commissioner Benepe announce funding for soccer field on South Shore
-July 5, 2006
Borough President Molinaro to homeowners: prune your property to improve traffic safety
-June 20, 2006
Schumer to FAA: take Oceanic routing off the table
-June 5, 2006
B.P. Molinaro and Borough Parks Commissioner Paulo Announce Next Phase of Renaissance at South Beach
-June 5, 2006
Borough President Molinaro to MTA: "light rail users strongly support Bayonne bus service"
-June 2, 2006
Tick Season is Here: Public Forum on Lyme Disease Set for June 20, 2006
-June 1, 2006
B.P Molinaro applauds his 'Clean Team' and Staten Islanders on spring cleaning campaign
-April 17, 2006
Borough President Molinaro announces Northfield Bank donation to "Stephen's House"
-April 5, 2006
B.P. Molinaro dispatches his 'Clean Team' to clear Clove Lake public parking lot
-April 4, 2006
B.P. Molinaro, Chamber of Commerce file suit against MTA
-April 3, 2006
-March 23, 2006
B.P. Molinaro and DEC to renew firebreak buffer zone permits to protect homeowners from brush fires
-March 16, 2006
B.P. Molinaro: blizzard's melting snow will demonstrate necessity of Bluebelt
-February 15, 2006
Borough President Molinaro announces plans for Borough Hall Centennial Celebration
-February 14, 2006
Molinaro applauds Buildings Dept. on swift action to stop work on Tottenville development
-February 3, 2006
-February 2, 2006
B.P. Molinaro calls for left-turn lane at busy Todt Hill Road intersection
-January 24, 2006
City unveils state of the art pedestrian signal for visually impaired Staten Islanders
-January 19, 2006
B.P. seeks to hire traffic consultant
-January 13, 2006
-January 12, 2006
Borough President Molinaro: nothing less than capital punishment for child killers
-January 12, 2006
B.P. announces his 2006 "transportation wish list"
-December 30, 2005
B.P. Molinaro to hold emergency blood drive in honor of injured firefighter Matthew Long
-December 28, 2005
-December 21, 2005
Molinaro renews call for new Goethals Bridge following morning commute accident
-December 14, 2005
B.P. Molinaro Announces Opposition to Transportation Bond Act
-October 27, 2005
Semper Fi Run: 2005 Race Results
-October 24, 2005
B.P. Molinaro and Councilman Oddo Oppose DOB Approval of Mixed-Use Site on New Dorp Lane
-October 21, 2005
Molinaro Expresses Support for Acquisition of New Bluebelt Property
-October 13, 2005
-October 12, 2005
Borough President Molinaro announces new hours for South Beach Park-n-Ride
-October 7, 2005
B.P. Molinaro and Animal Care & Control kick off 'Seniors for Seniors' campaign
-October 6, 2005
9/11 Memorial Blood Donor Drive Surpasses Goal
-September 20, 2005
B.P. Molinaro opposed to placement of new cell phone towers on Staten Island
-August 18, 2005
Borough President Molinaro announces Port Authority donation to "Stephen's House"
-August 16, 2005
Corps Announces Start of Test Blasting Work for Kill Van Kull 50 Foot Deepening
-August 1, 2005
B.P. Molinaro and Borough Fire Chief Haring announce new patrol area for FDNY fireboat
-July 13, 2005
B.P. Molinaro hails Dept. of Transportation approval of traffic signal at Mount Loretto
-June 30, 2005
Molinaro announces good news for public schools
-June 28, 2005
-June 27, 2005
Mayor Bloomberg and Staten Island Borough President Molinaro celebrate opening of Freedom Circle
-June 14, 2005
Borough President Molinaro announces appointees to Community Education Council
-May 23, 2005
Molinaro Expresses Outrage at Teen Attack on Veteran
-May 18, 2005
Borough President Molinaro adds muscle to Islandwide spring cleaning
-April 28, 2005
Borough President Molinaro says: “No residential development on Waldbaum’s site”
-April 27, 2005
Molinaro's helpline flooded with calls for trees & sidewalks repair program
-April 7, 2005
Borough President Molinaro increases funding for trees & sidewalks repair program to $1 million
-April 5, 2005
Growth Management Task Force Holds First Meeting of 2005
-March 10, 2005
B.P. Molinaro Appoints New Legal Counsel
-March 9, 2005
-February 28, 2005
Molinaro: Roads through Landfill to Provide Traffic Relief By 2007
- February 10, 2005
Next Step In Overdevelopment Reform Focuses on Minimum Lot Area
-February 4, 2005
"Staten Island Chuck" Predicts Early Spring for Snowbound East Coast
- February 2, 2005
Borough President Molinaro Opposes Variance for Dunkin' Donuts in Eltingville
-January 28, 2005
B.P. Molinaro Kicks Off Fund-Raising Campaign for "Stephen's House at the New York Foundling"
-January 10, 2005
Borough President Molinaro Presents Dept. of Sanitation with New Mechanical Street Sweeper
-January 10, 2005
Borough President Molinaro Praises the Arrest of Graffiti Vandals
-January 4, 2005
Borough President Molinaro to deliver State of the Borough Address
- December 27, 2004
Borough President Molinaro to Host Coat Drive during the Month of January
- December 20, 2004
B.P. Molinaro and CSI President Marlene Springer Unveil Digital Library Learning Lab
- December 10, 2004
Borough President Molinaro urges City Council to Pass Contractor Licensing Bill
- December 7, 2004
Molinaro to Buildings Department: Let’s Work Together To Solve Temporary C-of-O Problem
- December 1, 2004
B.P. Molinaro: ‘Clean Team’ Ready To Roll!
- November 30, 2004
Molinaro: “Graffiti Vandals Are Criminals - Not Artists!”
- November 30, 2004
Molinaro Expresses Outrage At Headlines Slamming Marine
- November 18, 2004
South Beach Phase of Bluebelt Project Moves Forward
- November 18, 2004
Dept. of Education Plans New 600-Plus-Seat Facility in Mariners Harbor
- October 28, 2004
Project Hospitality Director To Receive Prestigious Community Service Award
- October 28, 2004
Borough President Molinaro to Host Halloween Event at Bloomingdale Park
-October 26, 2004
B.P. Molinaro and NYC & Company Announce Staten Island Cultural Attractions Magazine
-October 25, 2004
Borough President Molinaro Arranges HHC Health Screenings For Staten Island
- October 22, 2004
-September 30, 2004
B. P. Molinaro Praises Text Change Amendments
-September 23, 2004
B. P. Molinaro Urges Seniors to Take Advantage of Assistance Program
-September 22, 2004
Molinaro Renews Call for New Goethals Bridge Following Bizarre Morning Commute Incident
-September 15, 2004
B.P. Molinaro Blasts Placement of Political Signs
-September 14, 2004
Borough President Molinaro Is Seeking Friends of the Boardwalk
-August 13, 2004
Borough President Molinaro Announces Capital Funding For CSI Computer Laboratory
-July 28, 2004
B.P. Molinaro and City Agency Heads Announce Princes Bay Traffic Improvements
-July 20, 2004
-July 12, 2004
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