More cops, restoring qualified immunity: S.I. Republicans talk need to bolster NYPD
Updated May 14, 2021;
Posted May 14, 2021
A group of Staten Island Republican officials gather outside the 122nd Precinct in New Dorp on Friday to discuss proposed initiatives intended to bolster the NYPD. From left to right: Assemblyman Michael Tannousis, City Council candidate David Carr, Councilman Steven Matteo and Councilman Joseph Borelli. (Staten Island Advance/Erik Bascome)
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. NYPD officers are being hamstrung in their ability to protect the public, according to a group of Staten Island Republican officials, who say the declining number of active officers, coupled with recently implemented measures, is making it harder to keep the city safe.
New Conference House pavilion is unveiled, after $6.5M renovation project
Updated 7:33 AM;
Today 7:33 AM
City officials cut the ribbon to officially unveil the newly constructed Almer G. Russell Pavilion in Conference House Park in Tottenville on May 4, 2021 (Staten Island Advance/Giavanni Alves) Giavanni Alves
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. –– A gleaming new pavilion the result of a $6.5 million renovation effort was unveiled Tuesday at Conference House Park.
The 3,000 square foot open-air pavilion rests upon the piles of the original structure, which was built in 1935 in Tottenville, the southernmost point of New York State. Over the years, the pavilion was worn down by storms. The Parks Department closed it in 2011 due to extensive damage that it endured during Hurricane Irene.
5 years after crash, mother is remembered at Great Kills intersection where she died
Updated 1:00 PM;
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. A dedicated mother and a giving community member.
That is how family members and elected officials described and remembered MaryLou Cerqua Saturday morning as they dedicated the intersection of Hylan Boulevard and Wiman Avenue in Great Kills in her name five years after a tragic pedestrian crash took her life.
“She always gave unconditional love to myself, my brother, Christopher, and my sister, Jennifer,” Cerqua’s son, Robert, said as the sun came out for a brief moment.
“It’s a sign,” he joked.
Snake Hill Road clean-up set for Wednesday, volunteers wanted
Updated Mar 12, 2021;
Posted Mar 12, 2021
Council members Steven Matteo and Joseph Borelli are seeking volunteers to help clean up Snake Hill Road on Wednesday, Mar. 17. (Staten Island Advance)Staff-Shot
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. One of the borough’s most infamous roadways will be closed for cleaning next week and local elected officials are looking for your help.
Councilman Steven Matteo (R-Mid-Island) and Councilman Joseph Borelli (R-South Shore) have partnered with the New York City Parks Department to clean up Snake Hill Road, a portion of Richmond Hill Road, from the entrance to LaTourette Golf Course to Arthur Kill Road and Historic Richmond Town, that’s earned its nickname from its steep incline and winding roadway.
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