“Staten Island Republican makes impassioned plea to Netflix asking them to bring back DVD-by-mail service,” The Independent – August 31, 2025
“A Staten Island Republican has written a letter to the CEO of Netflix imploring the streaming giant to bring back its DVD-by-mail service because it “filled a vital gap for seniors and technophobes.”
New York City GOP councilman Frank Morano has called on Netflix to turn back time and bring back the iconic red envelopes after the postal service was discontinued by the company in 2023.
“Streaming is wonderful, but it is not everything,” Morano wrote in the letter to Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos, the Staten Island Advance reports.”
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“AI chatbot law pitched by NYC pol after ‘delusional’ cases: ‘Next great crisis the country faces’,” NY Post – August 31, 2025
“City Councilman Frank Morano (R-Staten Island) said he is sponsoring the bill because he is alarmed by the growing number of cases of people becoming delusional and even suicidal and murderous after having extensive conversations with chatbots.
‘This is becoming so pervasive that it has the ability to be the next opioid epidemic — this is going to be the next great crisis the country faces,’ Morano told The Post.”
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“Should Netflix bring back its DVD service? This Staten Island official has asked the company to do it,” Staten Island Live – August 30, 2025
“South Shore Republican Councilmember Frank Morano is calling on Netflix to bring back its DVD-by-mail service.
‘Streaming is wonderful, but it is not everything,’ said Morano, a Republican who represents Staten Island’s South Shore. ‘DVDs filled a vital gap for seniors and technophobes, film lovers and collectors, and consumers with limited broadband access. For many, those little red envelopes weren’t just discs — they were lifelines to cinema.'”
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“NYC bill would make debates mandatory for publicly funded local candidates,” Staten Island Live – August 15, 2025
“South Shore Republican Councilmember Frank Morano introduced legislation on Thursday that would require all City Council and borough president candidates receiving public matching funds to participate in at least one official debate.
Morano announced Thursday that he introduced the bill along with Brooklyn Democratic Councilmember Lincoln Restler.
‘This is about one simple principle: if you take public money, you owe the public your time,” said Morano. “Debates give voters the chance to compare candidates side-by-side on the issues that matter. With so many new ways to reach voters -– through social media, livestreams, and independent outlets…there’s no excuse for ducking a public conversation.'”
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“Push to ban NYC carriage horse industry continues with City Hall rally days after equine’s death,” AMNY – August 14, 2025
“A group of animal-rights activists, including local politicians and advocates, rallied outside City Hall on Thursday, demanding that the City Council arrange a hearing and pass Ryder’s Law to end the carriage horse industry for good.
Queens NYC Council Member Robert Holden, who sponsored the bill, was at the event with fellow City Council Members Frank Morano of Staten Island and Chris Marte of Manhattan. Together with activists from NYCLASS, they pushed for an end to the “antiquated” industry, which has been operating in Central Park since the late 1800s.”
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“Korean-American Association shares vision for harmony and growth on Staten Island (149 photos),” Staten Island Live – August 3, 2025
“Councilmember Frank Morano began by addressing the audience in Korean, saying ‘annyeonghaseyo,’ a polite and formal way to greet someone.
That brought a thunderous round of applause, and Morano joked that since Dr. Alfred B. Curtis, who was in attendance, may not be as fluent in Korean as he is, he would continue in English.
Morano went on to say, ‘I see the influence of the Korean American community continue to grow, and I want to show respect to the Korean American community because in my view, they’re the definition of an American immigrant success story.'”
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“Elected official wants borough flags flown at NYC City Hall; Could Staten Island’s be first?,” Staten Island Live – July 30, 2025
:Multiple flag poles adorn the steps and roof of City Hall, but one Staten Island elected official wants to see a bit more borough pride.
Each of the city’s five boroughs have flags of varying degrees of official status, but Republican Councilmember Frank Morano, who represents the South Shore, wants to see them flown at City Hall on a rotating basis.”
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“Elected officials demand structural safety inspection of Whitehall Ferry Terminal after alarming Advance/SILive.com report on floor cracks,” Staten Island Live – July 23, 2025
“Staten Island’s elected officials want the city Department of Transportation to conduct a structural safety inspection of the Whitehall Ferry Terminal in Manhattan after the Advance/SILive.com reported that cracks had alarmingly appeared in the floor of the terminal’s waiting room.
In a bi-partisan letter to DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez led by state Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, the officials expressed “serious concern” about the “prominent floor cracks in the passenger waiting area” of the Downtown Manhattan terminal.”
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“‘Incredibly reckless’: Massive Staten Island warehouse project sparks traffic concerns,” Staten Island Live – July 20, 2025
“’This is before the building is even open, before there are even tenants in there. I’m fearful that what we saw on that day could be a harbinger of things to come,’ said Councilmember Frank Morano.
Morano said he requested that the Department of Transportation look into the situation and that the Department of Buildings issue a stop work order.
On Tuesday, the DOT had installed “No Standing” signs along Arthur Kill Road, outside the warehouse, in response to Morano and other community members’ concerns, according to an agency spokesperson.”
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“Activity at this Staten Island project site sparks latest shelter fears from local elected Parks,” Staten Island Live – July 17, 2025
“Councilmember Frank Morano, a Republican representing the South Shore, took to Facebook to relay the update about the site and raise his concerns, particularly as it relates to the upcoming mayoral election.
‘A lot of residents noticed some activity at the proposed transient hotel site yesterday — and you were right to be concerned,’ he wrote on the social media site. ‘Let’s stay vigilant, stay organized, and keep the pressure on. I’ll keep you updated every step of the way.’
Morano said he’s also working on legislation requiring market share studies before a hotel can be built outside Manhattan. The councilmember said he’s also working to organize opposition, and is collecting signatures for a petition against the plan.”
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“Opinion: Don’t let NYC botch our elections,” City & State – July 15, 2025
“We need nonpartisan ranked choice, not California-style chaos.”
Read the full op-ed by Councilman Frank Morano here.
“NYC Parks, Councilman Morano launch free summer programs for Staten Island kids,” Staten Island Live – July 13, 2025
“The 2025 Wilderness Adventure Series, a partnership between recently elected Councilmember Frank Morano, NYC Parks Department and NYC Urban Park Rangers, will feature multiple outdoor activities throughout the borough in July and August.
The first session kicks off this week at Willowbrook Park with participants having a chance to try their hands at archery, canoeing and nature exploration.”
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“Staten Island street co-named for cherished businessman and philanthropist,” Staten Island Live – July 11, 2025
“A crowd of friends, family, local officials, and community members recently gathered for a heartfelt ceremony celebrating the life and legacy of Frank J. Provenzano, a cherished Staten Island businessman and philanthropist.
‘It’s my privilege to join you all here today in celebration of the life of Frank Provenzano,’ said Councilmember Frank Morano. ‘May future generations see his name on the sign and be encouraged to learn more about all that Frank did for our community to help make it a better place.'”
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“It’s good news: Councilman partners with Parks Department and rangers to present programs for kids this summer,” Staten Island Live – July 9, 2025
“Councilman Frank Morano has partnered with the NYC Parks Department and NYC Urban Park Rangers to present the 2025 Wilderness Adventure Series.”
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“NYC Council invests $1.4M for new RUMC building,” Staten Island Live – July 8, 2025
“Staten Island’s City Council delegation and Council Speaker Adrienne Adams announced a $1.4 million investment for a new Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC) building Tuesday.
Councilmember David Carr, a Republican representing the Mid-Island; Councilmember Kamillah Hanks, a Democrat representing the North Shore; and Councilmember Frank Morano, a Republican representing the South Shore, announced the investment for the West Brighton hospital with Adams, a Democrat representing Queens.”
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“Lucy the Staten Island Pig allowed to get medical care at home after Mayor Adams OKs her stay,” New York Post – June 30, 2025
“A Staten Island pet pig turned local celebrity was pardoned by Mayor Eric Adams Monday following the swine’s dramatic dispute with health officials.
Local officials got involved and quickly turned up the heat on City Hall — Councilmember Frank Morano, Rep. Nicole Malliotakis and even Republican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa joined in the call Saturday to stop the hogwash.”
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“These Staten Island schools just got a boost in funding for their PTAs,” Staten Island Live – June 25, 2025
“Staten Island public schools in the South Shore just got a boost in funding for their Parent Teacher Associations.
Councilmember Frank Morano, who represents the South Shore, announced a 33% increase in funding to PTAs across his district. The uptick in funding was announced during school graduation ceremonies he attended this month.”
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“Staten Island officials back family’s fight to keep pet pig,” Staten Island Live – June 26, 2025
“A Tottenville family is battling to keep their precious pig at home in her twilight years after an anonymous neighbor tipped off the New York City Department of Health and Hygiene last week.
While the Gannones anxiously wait for a favorable absolution from Mayor Eric Adams, Councilmember Frank Morano stepped up to the plate.
Morano, who made a visit to the Gannone home on Tuesday, said he’ll be recommending Lucy stay put during his next visit to City Hall.
‘I hope we can do the right thing here and make an exception,’ said the Republican representative for the South Shore. ‘Let’s rally behind Lucy and sign the petition.'”
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“Councilmember Frank Morano brings free thyroid cancer screenings to South Shore,” Staten Island Live – June 4, 2025
“In an effort to promote public health and encourage early detection, Councilmember Frank Morano, who represents the South Shore, is partnering with HeartScan Services to provide free thyroid cancer screenings to Staten Islanders.
‘I am pleased to work with HeartScan to bring these outstanding services to my district. Early detection is key – in the worst-case scenario to get more information on one’s health and in the best case scenario, to save some lives, and I hope by bringing free screenings to the South Shore, that this event accomplishes just that. A very special thank you to Catholic Charities for their generosity in providing their space,’ said Morano.”
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