“I have had concerns about the rollout of the MTA’s congestion pricing plan, as it clearly imposed an additional financial burden on our residents. Many in the community felt their voices were not adequately heard, and the economic impact on everyday...

"I am deeply disturbed and outraged by the incident involving a CUNY public safety officer at the College of Staten Island’s graduation ceremony. The officer's reprehensible comments, which included expressing support for genocide and the killing of...

“As the holy month of Ramadan commences, I extend my warmest greetings to the entire Muslim community within New York. This period offers us all a unique moment for introspection, to cultivate patience, extend forgiveness, manifest compassion towards...

NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) Commissioner Thomas Foley, and New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (NYC Parks) Commissioner Sue Donoghue today broke ground on the new...

"I am profoundly encouraged by Governor Hochul's proposals presented in her State of the State Address. The Governor's focus on making New York safer through initiatives like cracking down on retail theft, aggressively combating hate crimes, empowering...

New York – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that New York City has been awarded more than $10 million in U.S. Federal Transit Administration funding to support ferry operations serving Governors Island and Staten Island. One $7.5 million...

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York Power Authority and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey completed the installation of energy-efficient LED lights throughout One World Trade Center, the tallest building in the United States....

"The recent events in Israel have deeply shaken us all. The innocent lives lost is a heartbreaking reminder of the toll that hatred and violence take on our communities and the world at large. No cause justifies targeting innocent civilians; it only exacerbates...

Staten Island, NY – Assemblymen Charles D. Fall (D-North Shore) and Mike Reilly (R-South Shore) announced today that they’ve secured a state discretionary grant to address the food insecurity crisis on Staten Island through a pop-up pantry program...

"In a proactive response to the recent surge in gun violence on Staten Island, Assemblyman Fall collaborated with the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and Staten Island District Attorney Michael McMahon in a significant gun buyback event. This joint...

I am deeply shaken and heartbroken by the tragic loss of our young souls in Staten Island. Syles Ular, at the tender age of 13, and Destiny Vega, merely 17, embodied the hope and potential of our community's future. Their untimely departures serve as...

"The events over the weekend in Israel have deeply shaken us all. The innocent lives lost is a heartbreaking reminder of the toll that hatred and violence take on our communities and the world at large. No cause justifies targeting innocent civilians;...

“In honor of the 22nd anniversary of 9/11, my office is partnering with the 9/11 Memorial & Museum and AMC Theatres to host a commemorative September 11 screening at the AMC Theater on Staten Island. This screening is a 30-minute film created by the...

Extremely happy to announce that the Assembly Majority has made historic investments in this year’s budget including $47 Million increase in Aid to Prosecution, including $7 Million to disrupt fentanyl supply chains and prosecute overdose deaths. $80...

“We are heartbroken as a community by the news of this tragic shooting. As we navigate through this difficult time, please keep the family, friends, classmates, teachers, and loved ones of Jamoure in your prayers. We cannot tolerate these senseless...

"50 years ago, one of the deadliest industrial explosions occurred on Staten Island killing 40 workers. The 600,000-barrel tank in Bloomfield was being treated for repairs when fire broke out having natural gas trapped inside the tank leading to the explosion....

"We are in a state of emergency as we deal with this drastic and growing national crisis. To truly solve this crisis in New York City and across the country, it will take a coordinated bi-partisan approach. Since the lifting of Title 42, we have seen...

The recent decision by the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration to allow New York to move forward with the congestion pricing plan is misguided and ill-advised. While I am in agreement that congestion pricing can improve...

New York, NY – State Senator Brian Kavanagh, Congressman Dan Goldman, Assembly Member Charles Fall, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, Council Member Christopher Marte, Manhattan Community Board 1 – all of whom represent the site of 5 World...