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Staten Island Community Board 1
Appointed by the Staten Island Borough President, half on the recommendation of local Council members. Advisory, but the first government to hear about anything on your block.
Nicholas Siclari
chair · district manager Joan Cusack
Second Tuesday, 8:00pm
board meetings are public; anyone can speak
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budget requests to the city this cycle
What this board asked the city for
From the city’s official register, in the board’s own words, ranked by the board’s own priority. The response is the city’s.
Other capital budget request for DCASPlace exterior cameras on all City buildings. - For public safety.City response (Department of Citywide Administrative Services): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Repair or provide new street lightsIncrease lighting on Bay Street from Clifton Avenue to School RoadCity response (Department of Transportation): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Provide, expand, or enhance preventive services and community based alternatives for youthProvide, expand, or enhance preventive services and community based alternatives for youth - provide sufficient funding for youth development and delinquency prevention programs.City response (Administration for Children's Services): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Other capital budget request for DEPVictory Boulevard storms from Manor to the SIE. - To stop flooding.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Enhance programs for elder abuse victimsEnhance programs for elder abuse victims - Elder abuse is increasing dramatically and this trend must be halted.City response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Address illegal conversions and uses of buildingsAddress illegal conversions and uses of buildings. - With land running out, the new approach is to try to increase funding for the BEST squad for buildings to improve enforcement and conversions, especially in R zones which greatly impact zoning performance protections.City response (Department of Buildings): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 1Other expense budget request for DCLAFund On Your Mark and Eden II theater programs - Provide Cultural Affairs funding to these programs for disabled children.City response (Department of Cultural Affairs): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide, expand, or enhance funding for Child Care and Head Start programsProvide, expand, or enhance funding for Child Care Programs - Increase by a three-fold factor the number of slots available for day care.City response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide a new or expanded park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Provide a new or expanded recreational park or playground at the North Shore Greenway. Design and build the North Shore Greenway.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 1Create or promote programs to de-stigmatize mental health needs and encourage treatmentCreate or promote programs for mental health problems and encourage treatment - create programs to provide community education regarding the mental and physical health issues of transgendered youth and for everyone and all groups under the policy of DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion).City response (Department of Health and Mental Hygiene): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Other expense budget request for DPRImprove access to a building in a park - Staff should be provided to keep bathrooms open as long as each park is open. Include and also maintain green streets, medians and overgrowth.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Repair or provide new street lightsIncrease lighting on Bay Street from Ferry Terminal to Victory Blvd.City response (Department of Transportation): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Provide, expand, or enhance the Summer Youth Employment ProgramProvide, expand, or enhance the Summer Youth Employment Program - This excellent program needs substantial increases to its funding to allow a larger number of young people to benefit from being able to have a Summer job that not only provides cash but also skills training. The funding needs to go to everyone that signs up instead of a lottery system. Equal opportunity - increase spaces to growCity response (Department of Youth & Community Development): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide social services for domestic violence survivors (legal services, counseling, referral to supportive services, etc.)Domestic Violence survivors require enhanced services. The agency should be the DA's office but there is no selection for the DA on the form.City response (Human Resources Administration): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other capital budget request for EDCRepair or replace Pier 1 to accommodate fishing, recreational use, docking, etc.City response (Economic Development Corporation): Agency supports and can accommodate
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Repair or upgrade subway stations or other transit infrastructureRepair or upgrade subway stations or other transit infrastructure - The Stapleton station needs to be made safe with more security cameras and lighting in preparation for the North Shore Action Plan.City response (Transit Authority): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide a new NYPD facility, such as a new precinct house or sub-precinctProvide a new NYPD facility, such as a new precinct house or sub-precinct with the proposed Bay Street Corridor Affordable Housing rezoning coupled with the new North Shore residential and commercial redevelopment. The current 120th is no longer adequate for the personnel and equipment and vehicles needed to keep the public safe. The proposed Hill Street Stationhouse needs to be built.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other capital budget request for NYPLRosebank Library - Rosebank has requested a library for 25 years. The land behind St. Mary's school is available for purchase and a deal should be enacted ASAP. Due to demographics, a library would be beneficial to the welfare of children for programs, education, internet access and DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion).City response (New York Public Library): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide a new or expand an existing middle/intermediate schoolProvide a new or expand an existing middle/intermediate school - Middle schools have exceeded capacity in Mariners Harbor.City response (Department of Education): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Repair or construct sidewalks, curbs, or pedestrian rampsInstall curbs and ensure that the correct pitch of all streets in the district. Many of the streets in West Brighton and Westerleigh are not pitched correctly causing major flooding. The area of Delafield Avenue by Bard Avenue.City response (Department of Transportation): This request has already been completed.
priority 2Other capital budget request for DEPBailey Place and Northfield Avenue storms - To end flooding and ponding.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Other expense budget request for DFTAProvide Department of the Aging funding increases to the SI senior centers, a place for respite and companionship.City response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Other educational programs requestsOther educational programs requests - fund visual arts and performance programmingCity response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Other requests for park, building, or access improvementsUpgrade or create new greenways - Improve the streetscape along the greenway with lighting, sidewalks and additions attractive to business development. New York Wheel Site to Gypsum Salt.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Repair or provide new street lightsIncrease lighting on Bay Street from Victory Blvd. to Clifton Avenue.City response (Department of Transportation): This request has already been completed.
priority 2Provide, expand, or enhance after school programs for elementary school students (grades K-5)Expand, or enhance after school programs for elementary school students (grades K-5) - The expansion of after school programs in the elementary grades is a very important service that enhances educational skills as well as enabling parents to work, especially in P.S.31; P.S.19; P.S. 16; P.S.21; P.S.59; P.S.13; P.S. 74; P.S. 18; and, P.S.4.City response (Department of Youth & Community Development): This request has already been completed.
priority 2Create a new, or renovate or upgrade an existing public libraryCreate a new, or renovate or upgrade an existing public library - renovate with ada compliance the Port Richmond, St. George, West New Brighton and Westerleigh libraries. Will only include Port Richmond since it is not completed and additional funds may be needed.City response (New York Public Library): This request has already been completed.
priority 2Provide a new or expand an existing high schoolProvide a new Maritime Junior High School to provide education in the maritime industry,City response (Department of Education): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Other capital budget request for DEPForest Avenue storm system , including Broadway Delafield, North Mada and Kissel to Richmond Terrace. and Morrison and Pelton Avenues. To stop property destruction and flooding always to the Emergency Room and other property at RUMC and property owners behind and in all areas mentioned.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Expand or improve nutritional programs, e.g., school mealsExpand or improve nutritional programs, e.g., school meals - to be sure there are no hungry children in our City.City response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 3Repair or provide new street lightsIncrease lighting on Bay Street from Clifton Avenue to School Road.City response (Department of Transportation): This request has already been completed.
priority 3Provide, expand, or enhance adult literacy programs servicesExpand, or enhance adult literacy programs services - Adult literacy is critical to employment and the high unemployment rate in some Board areas due to lack of Adult Literacy Programs. This is a crucial skill and these literacy programs need immediate and sufficient funding.City response (Department of Youth & Community Development): This request has already been completed.
priority 3Develop a capital project for specific street segments currently lacking sanitary sewersDevelop capital projects for specific street segments currently lacking sanitary sewers along Forest Avenue from Hart Blvd. to Broadway.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Improve traffic and pedestrian safety, including traffic calmingPurchase the Augustinian property at Clove and Howard to ease congestion on Clove and provide pedestrian safety on Howard Avenue. - To make it safe for students to walk to school and to ease the terrible congestion on Clove Road.City response (Department of Transportation): This request has already been completed.
priority 4Other capital budget request for DEPBuild storm sewers along Jewett Avenue Cortlandt and Driprock Streets down to Castleton Avenue.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 5Improve traffic and pedestrian safety, including traffic calmingReconfigure the intersection of Innis Street and Nicholas Avenue - There have been multiple pedestrian accidents here. It is dangerous.City response (Department of Transportation): This request has already been completed.
priority 5Other capital budget request for DEPBuild a sewer on Auburn Avenue between Stewart and Willobrook Avenues. - To prevent flooding and property damage.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 6Improve traffic and pedestrian safety, including traffic calmingInstall smart lights, sequential signals and turning lanes. - To move traffic safely at major intersections, high pedestrian crossings, schools and business areas. Specific areas: Forest Avenue & Manor Road, Forest Avenue & Clove Road, Forest Avenue & Bard Avenue, Forest Avenue & Hart Blvd., Forest Avenue & Victory Blvd.City response (Department of Transportation): This request has already been completed.
priority 6Other capital budget request for DEPUpgrade sewers on Gordon Street between Laurel Avenue and Warren Street.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 7Other capital budget request for DOTInstall smart lights, sequential signals and turning lanes- to move traffic safety at major intersections, high pedestrian crossings, schools and business area. Specific areas: Bay Street & Victory Blvd., Bay Street & Wave Street, Bay Street & Water Street, Bay Street & Canal Street, Bay Street & Vanderbilt Avenue, Bay Street & Hylan Blvd.City response (Department of Transportation): This request has already been completed.
priority 7Other capital budget request for DOTInstall smart lights, sequential signals and turning lanes - To move traffic safety at major intersection, high pedestrian crossings, schools and business areas, Specific areas: Richmond Terrace & South Avenue, Richmond Terrace & Morningstar Road, Richmond Terrace & Jewett Avenue, Richmond Terrace & Clove Road, Richmond Terrace & Davis Avenue, Richmond Terrace & Jersey Street.City response (Department of Transportation): This request has already been completed.
priority 8Reconstruct streetsConstruct a left-turn lane at Howard Avenue and Clove RoadCity response (Department of Transportation): This request has already been completed.
priority 9Other transportation infrastructure requestsReconstruct Lake Avenue and Walker Street - The streets are deteriorating. Suggest responsible agency should be DEP.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 10Other transportation infrastructure requestsInstall curbs and ensure the correct pitch of all streets in the district. Many of the streets in West Brighton and Westerleigh are not pitched correctly causing major flooding. The area of Victory Blvd. to Sheridan and North Mada Avenue to Hoyt Avenue.City response (Department of Transportation): This request has already been completed.
priority 11Reach the board
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From the city’s official community board directory and the Register of Community Board Budget Requests (updated daily). Member rosters arrive when borough president appointment lists are ingested; meeting summaries arrive with the document tier.