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North Shore renaissance moves forward!Ground is broken on Empire Outlets project
Standing just feet away from what will become New York Citys first outlet mall, I
joined my fellow elected officials, Empire Outlet developer, BFC Partners, and
other business leaders and city officials to break ground on The Empire Outlets.
With 340,000 square feet of designer stores, the Empire Outlets will draw visitors
from all over the globe. Along with the New York Wheel, Lighthouse Point and the
Urban Ready Living project at the Homeport, the Empire Outlets will help give Staten
Islands North Shore a prominent place on every map.
This project will bring $285 million in private investment, 800 construction jobs and
1,000 permanent jobs to the North Shore, and its economic ripple effects on our
neighborhoods and small businesses will be immeasurable. These projects will fuel
our economy, provide much needed jobs and meet the needs of future generations
of Staten Islanders.
Debi Rose
Counc woman
Proudly serving the North Shore of Staten Island
130 Stuyvesant Place, 6 floor Staten Island, N.Y. 10301 Phone: 718.556.7370 Fax: 718.556.7389 debirose.nyc
at t s pro ect means
for the North Shore:
$285 million in private investment
1,800 jobs for Staten Islanders
Economic growth in every neighborhood
FEA T U R ED S T O R Y
Waterfront Plaza atVan Name/Van Pelt
Coming 2018
Heritage Park
Now open!
New Skate Parkat Faber Park
Now open!
Inside this issue Summer Events Expanded Ferry Service Waterfront Map
Jersey Street, reimagined.Revitalization of commercial corridor begins
As part of the land use agreement for the New York Wheel and
Empire Outlets, I secured $75,000 while negotiating these
projects to formally organize the merchants in the neighborhood
with a Local Development Corporation.I wanted Jersey Street to
benefit from the economic development that was going on at the
waterfront, and I knew that an LDC could bring about the resources
the community needs. Read more on Page 2.
North Shore rezoningExpanding our neighborhoods
Our city can only remain great if families can thrive in the neighborhoods
they have called homeand if new families can find opportunity here, as
they have for centuries. In keeping with Mayor de Blasios efforts to retain
middle class families, City Planning, along with my office and several other city
agencies, are in a process to review the number of housing units along the Bay
Street corridor from Tompkinsville to Stapleton. Read more on Page 2.
M a r i n e r s h a r b o r
P o r t r i c h m o n d
D I S C V E RTHE NEW
NORTH SHORE!
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This spring, as the first step to establishing an LDC, I connected the
citys Small Business Services with the New Brighton Coalition ofConcerned Citizens.
As we work in the coming months to establish an LDC, I also remain
committed to the long-term process of relocating the Jersey Street
Garage to a more appropriate location in Fresh Kills, ridding the area
of an eyesore that impedes revitalization. My vision is to restore the
town centers in each of our neighborhoods. I want to ensure that
resources and infrastructure exist in these communities so that
economic development opportunities are there, that they can
continue to grow, and that people wont have to leave their home
community to do their day-to-day shopping. We want our
businesses to thrive, and I want these neighborhoods to benefit
from our North Shore renaissance.
The process will look at options to rehab existing housing or consider
new housing so that we can maximize the potential of these
neighborhoods while preserving their culture, fabric and opportunities.
With all parties at the table, we will have a conversation about zoning,
transportation, education and infrastructure on the North Shore. I look
forward to engaging our neighbors in this process, as we work to
ensure a housing mix for all residents, including middle class families,
seniors who are downsizing, and our sons and daughters who are just
starting out. We will work to maintain economic diversity so that the
North Shore continues to provide the same life-giving opportunities to
our grandchildren as it did to our grandparents.
Jersey Street, reimagined (Continued)North Shore rezoning (Continued)
North Shore Rena ssance
As part of my negotiations for the New York Wheel and Empire Outlets projects, I also secured $51 million to fund improvements in the area.
These will be implemented over the next several years, but below is a snapshot of some of items that the city is working on now:
! Improved signage at the Staten Island Ferry terminal.This should be implemented by the end of this year.
! The DOT has installed countdown clocks at most intersectionson Richmond Terrace between Bay and Jersey streets.
! The Parks Department will complete a site-selection study by the end of this year to replace the Cromwell Center.
! NYCEDC recently issued an RFEI for the Jersey St. garage site, yielding proposals for mixed residential and retail complexes.
! Waterfront access. I secured $700,000 to study a greenway along the waterfront , and the governor committed $200,000 to study apromenade connecting Lighthouse Point Plaza with Bay Street Landing.
! Triangle Equities is maintaining the Lighthouse Point Plaza, esplanade and pier, which will soon include ramps and security cameras.
! The NYCEDC is in negotiations with a respondent to an RFEI for private ferry service to St. George, but an operator has not been selected.
Working with the New York Academy of Medicine,
the City Council identified communities around the
city to serve as pilots for making neighborhoods
more age-friendly. West Brighton was the
community I selected for this pilot, and I have been
engaging the community to see how seniors can be
better served there.
It is my hope that through an advisory board andtown hall meeting that I convened this spring, local
seniors can help us develop fresh ideas on improving
our streets and small businesses. For more
information, please call my district office or complete
a survey online at www.tinyurl.com/agefriendlySI
so that we can better serve you.
Age-friendly initiativeHelp us help you
The North Shore is home to a wealth of cultural organizations, many of which wererepresented at a meeting in my district office last month. Additional funding is a high
priority, and I work every year to secure council funds so that they can continue to
offer quality exhibits and events to Staten Islanders.
I encourage friends and family to visit these institutions often. This year,
you have a unique opportunity to enjoy them for free. New Yorkers with
an NYC ID card can apply this calendar year for free annual memberships
to 33 museums, performing arts centers, botanical gardens and zoos,
including Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, Staten Island
Children's Museum, and Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island Museum and the
Staten Island Zoo.Visit nyc.gov/IDNYCfor information on making your ID a key to the
citys premier assets in culture, science and entertainment.
Keeping our cultural centers thrivingCouncilwoman meets with cultural leaders
Mov ng forward w th waterfront mprovements
S T . G E O R G E
L I V I N G S T O NN E W B R I G H T O N
NY WheelComing 2017
Snug HarborCultural Center &
Botanical Gardens
Good news! I secured $704,000for security cameras at Cassidy-Coles Senior houses!
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Following a bill I helped to pass that mandates round-the-clock every-half-
hour ferry service, I can report that funding for this was added to the budget. As a
first step on May 1, we saw the addition of the following trips to the ferry schedule:
For Staten Islanders, especially those who work late hours or weekends, this service
increase will be a game changer. And for the business community, which stands to
benefit from the boost in tourism, it will provide a financial boon and continue to spur
the renaissance of the North Shore.
Ferry Service Expanded!Weekend service increases, 24/7 coming this fall
Thank you to all who joined me for my Women in History event in March.
I honored these women, not only for their work beautifying, nourishing and
building bridges in our neighborhoods, but because they encourage others
to do so as well.
I continue to work with the Borough President, my S.I.
Council colleagues and local residents to keep our
streets, sidewalks and storefronts clean. Among the
many who deserve recognition in this area are those
volunteers who work with H.E.A.L.T.H. for Youthsto clean
and maintain landscaping on Richmond Terrace, from the
ferry terminal to the 120th
precinct, as well as Kathy
Romanelli for her work on the quarry in Graniteville. My
office is proud to partner with these volunteers.
I want to encourage all of my constituents to be a part of
our campaign this year to continue cleaning our
neighborhoods and support the Islands Clean Team.
Keep Staten Island Clean!Borough-wide effort underway
The 120 Precinct welcomed Deputy Inspector Robert Bocchino as its new
commanding officer. His leadership along with that of Commanding Officer
Terence Hurson of the 121Precinct assures me that the North Shore is in good
hands.
A Staten Islander, Bocchino previously worked in the 120 precinct, and he
has also led the 122 and 123 precincts, and the Staten Island Task Force. He knows
the North Shore well, which was evident when we met last month to discuss
public safety. Among the topics we discussed were the success of increased
street patrols in Park Hill and the
expansion of these patrols to
Jersey Street. As part of the NYPDs
community policing efforts, these
new officers are working with veteran officers and community leaders. Im also pleased to report that
the NYPD will again offer its 6-week Summer Youth Police Academy at Curtis High School for youth
between 10 and 16. Applications are available at tinyurl.com/NYPDYouthand are due May 29, 2015.
Working with new NYPD leadership on the North ShoreCouncilwoman Rose meets with new Commanding Officer, Robert Bocchino
I look forward to working with Deputy Inspector Robert Bocchino and his officers to ensuregreater public safety across the 120 Precinct. - Councilwoman Debi Rose
You, too, can meet with the 120 precincts Commanding Officer, Robert Bocchino or the 121 precincts Commanding Officer, Terence Hurson. Every
month, they lead Community Council meetings, a unique and underused resource for public safety concerns. For more information, call718.876.8505 for the 120
Precinct and 718.697.8703 for the 121
Precinct.
Women in History MonthCouncilwoman Rose honors ten Staten Island women
Lighthouse PointComing 2019
NationalLighthouse Museum
Now open!
Empire OutletsComing 2016
Homeport/Stapleton URL
Coming this fall!
Alice AustenHouse
Stapleton
The Clean Team will be on the NorthShore once a week. If you see an area
that could use a clean up, contact me!
Rosebank
2015 hONOREES:
Sherli Allen - Heather Butts - Katherine Romanelli
Barbara Sanchez - Beverly Neuhaus - Susan Fowler - Josephine Marino
NYPD Officers Quania Rios & Michele Mazza
Ms. Ilean Moss Dixon receivesthe Marjorie Garvin
Community Service Award
T an s to t e onorees or athey do for Staten Island!
FROM ST. GEORGE:
Saturdays at 2:30 am
Sundays at 2:30 am, 6:30 am, 7:30 am and 8:30 am
Mondays at 12:30 am
FROM WHITEHALL TERMINAL:
Saturdays at 3 am
Sundays at 3 am, 7 am, 8 am and 9 a m
Mondays at 1 am
Full implementation of the bill will come ashore this fall!
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News from
Councilwoman Debi Rose
Help NYC reach a million trees!Help us plant a million trees in New York City! If you want
a street tree on your block, you can call my office at
718.556.7370 or 311.
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More than 4,000 families applied forUniversal Pre- K this year! For more infoon the program, visit nyc.gov/prek
Streets re-paved on the North Shore!
St. George Greenmarket returns!You know winter is officially over when the greenmarket returns! The
greenmarket is open every Saturday from May 2nd
through
December from 8am 2pm at St. Marks Place & Hyatt Street.
@CMDebiRose
Mobile legal help van returns!
The NYLAG Mobile Legal Help Center is back!
June 24 North Shore Plaza Apts, 55 Holland Ave
July 24 West Brighton Houses, 230 Broadway
August 11 Gerard Carter Center, 230 Broad St
Call my office at 718.556.7370 to make an appointment.
Mobile Legal Help Center hours: 10am 3pm
May 2, Greenmarket opens
June 26, Last Day of School
June 27, Pools open
July 15, West Brighton Harmony Day, Cpl. Thompson Park
August 4, National Night Out, Clove Lakes Park
September 9, First Day of School
September 19, Black Heritage Day Parade
Summer EventsMark your calendars!
I am proud to announce that the City Council is fighting for additional capital
funds to fix our roads and to pave 1,000 new lane miles.We need to resurface
more lane miles every year if we are ever going to get ahead of the deterioration
of our roads.
Completed streets:
Broadway - Heberton Avenue - Park Avenue - New Street - Castleton Avenue
Dongan Street - Bodine Street - DeGroot Place - Taylor Street - Elm Street
Roe Street - South Street - Chappell Street - Trinity Place - White Place
Additionally, when fall arrives, the DOT will resurface streets in the Stapleton
and Park Hill area. In the meantime, if you see a pothole, please call 311, then my
office at 718-556-7370, and I will follow up on the request to the DOT.
Great news, North Shore!
The Jersey StreetGarage is moving!
Persistence pays off!
The city's budget includes funds to finallymove the Jersey Street sanitation garage!
While we wont see progress overnight, the
wheels are finally turning. Moving this garage
has been a long-term goal of mine,
something I have fought for for years.
The garage is an impediment to the health of
residents and to the economic development
and revitalization of the entire Jersey Street
corridor. I want to thank Sanitation
Commissioner Kathryn Garcia for her
advocacy on this issue and all those who
have fought this battle for so many years.
This is great news for the North Sho re!
Outdoor concerts coming to the North Shore!
July 9CLOVE LAKES PARK
July 23CPL. THOMPSON PARK
Aug 13SNUG HARBOR
AUG 27SILVER LAKE PARK
Concer ts begin a t 7pm!