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St. George

May 16, 2013

Staten Island Pols Push Bill to Increase Frequency of Nighttime Ferries

Council members will introduce a bill to make the Staten Island Ferry run every 30 minutes next week.

Oakwood

May 06, 2013

James Oddo Announces Run for Staten Island Borough President

City Councilman James Oddo officially announced his campaign at an event on Sunday.

Willowbrook

April 16, 2013

Democratic Mayoral Hopefuls Focus on Tolls and Sandy at Staten Island Forum

The Staten Island Democratic clubs sponsored a forum for the candidates Monday night.

Fort Wadsworth

April 10, 2013

Staten Island Pols Call on Mayoral Hopefuls to Halt Rising Verrazano Tolls

Councilman James Oddo and Assemblyman Michael Cusick asked candidates to come up with a plan.

Bloomfield

March 26, 2013

Staten Island GOP Elects New Leader After Departure of Chair

After the sudden departure of their leader last month, Staten Island Republicans selected a new chair.

South Beach

March 04, 2013

City to Fast-Track Flood Protection Construction on Staten Island Beaches

The city hopes to start construction in April for berms and dunes wiped out by Hurricane Sandy.

New Dorp & South Beach

February 26, 2013

Staten Island GOP Chair Resigns Due to Party Infighting

Bob Scamardella suddenly resigned on Monday as the chairman of the Staten Island Republican Party.

New York City

February 20, 2013

Council Tries to Prevent Katrina-Like Debacles As Sandy Victims Raise Homes

Council members are hoping to prevent issues seen in New Orleans, like shady contractors.

Whitestone

February 12, 2013

Catsimatidis Funds Lawsuit to Stop Board of Elections Coup

The Queens GOP filed suit against three Republican councilman over changes at the Board of Elections.

Grant City

December 06, 2012

Mets Donate $250K to Victims of Hurricane Sandy

David Wright visited students at P.S. 38 to announce the donation.

Dongan Hills

November 29, 2012

Homeowners Hit By Sandy Get Property Tax Relief

The mayor announced a tax grace period and reimbursements for homeowners whose homes were damaged.

New Dorp Beach

November 13, 2012

Mold Poses Threat as Residents Repair Flooded Homes, Politicians Say

Congressman Michael Grimm said residents should let all wood submerged by storm water dry out.

St. George

August 21, 2012

Residents Ask City to Keep Neighborhoods Intact When Drawing Council Lines

Residents of the North Shore of Staten Island pleaded with a panel to not break up their neighborhoods.

Downtown

December 08, 2011

Council Holds First Full Hearing in Renovated City Hall

The council had been meeting at a nearby bank since renovations pushed them out of City Hall.