Updated: Nov. 10, 2021, 4:28 p.m. | Published: Nov. 10, 2021, 4:28 p.m.

By Kristin F. Dalton | kdalton@siadvance.com

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – A bill introduced by Councilman Joe Borelli (R-south Shore) will lower the hefty restitution price tag that often gets passed down to homeowner for removal of a city-owned tree.

The most recent standard for tree restitution, paid to the city Parks Department and set by Local Law 3 of 2010, calculates the value of a tree’s loss by looking at how many trees must be planted to replace it, using a formula based on the tree’s age, size and health of its roots, trunk and branches.

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Updated: Oct. 29, 2021, 5:32 p.m. | Published: Oct. 29, 2021, 5:32 p.m.

By Katie Kallahan | kkallahan@siadvance.com

STATEN ISLAND N.Y.– Friday morning, New York City Council member Joseph Borelli, Borough President James Oddo, and Borough Parks Commissioner Lynda Ricciardone came together at Lemon Creek Park to announce its upcoming renovation.

Located at the bottom of Seguine Avenue, below Hylan Boulevard, Lemon Creek Park currently has a small jungle gym with a big spacious field behind it.

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Updated: Sep. 02, 2021, 11:43 p.m. | Published: Sep. 02, 2021, 7:42 p.m.

By Paul Liotta | pliotta@siadvance.com

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Remnants of Hurricane Ida devastated parts of Staten Island Wednesday night, and a day later local politicians are calling for action.

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, Assemblyman Michael Tannousis, City Councilman Joe Borelli, Deputy Borough President Ed Burke and representatives from the office of State Sen.

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Updated: Aug. 08, 2021, 12:45 p.m. | Published: Aug. 08, 2021, 12:45 p.m.

By Annalise Knudson | aknudson@siadvance.com

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Food enthusiasts can sample food and beverages from Staten Island’s South Shore restaurants during a trolley tour at the fourth annual “Taste of the Towns,” starting next week.

The South Shore Business Improvement District (BID) and Councilman Joe Borelli (R-South Shore) are hosting the event on Sunday, Aug.

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Updated: Aug. 06, 2021, 8:44 p.m. | Published: Aug. 06, 2021, 8:36 p.m.

By Giavanni Alves | GAlves@siadvance.com

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Several Staten Island elected officials announced Friday that they plan to sue New York City over its coronavirus vaccine mandate, saying it infringes on citizens’ rights.

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, state Sen.

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Published: Jul. 25, 2021, 12:00 p.m.

By Michael O’Brien | mo’brien@siadvance.com

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.– Recently opened to the public last week, the brand new E.M.T. Christopher J. Prescott Sensory Playground is already drawing kids and families to play and enjoy the summer.

There is something for everyone at the park, from an interactive sign language alphabet to percussion drums, and more classical playground features such as a swing set and sprinklers.

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Updated: Jun. 18, 2021, 3:14 p.m. | Published: Jun. 18, 2021, 2:05 p.m.

By Erik Bascome | tbascome@siadvance.com

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The message from Staten Island’s elected officials is simple: Unmask our kids.

On Friday, Staten Island elected officials including Councilman Steven Matteo (R-Mid-Island), Councilman Joseph Borelli (R-South Shore), Assemblyman Michael Reilly (R-South Shore) and Assemblyman Michael Tannousis (R-East Shore/South Brooklyn), gathered outside P.S.

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Updated: Jun. 02, 2021, 6:21 p.m. | Published: Jun. 02, 2021, 5:46 p.m.

By Giavanni Alves | GAlves@siadvance.com

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. –– For nearly 20 years Fairview Park was a mere idea, something promised and never delivered –– until now.

City parks and elected officials gathered with community members Wednesday at the sprawling 23.5 acre recreational complex in Charleston to celebrate what Borough President James Oddo described as “one of the greatest Parks days in Staten Island history or the greatest Staten Island day in Parks history.”

https://www.silive.com/news/2021/06/nearly-20-years-and-more-than-20-million-later-fairview-park-finally-opens-on-south-shore.html

Updated: May. 20, 2021, 10:14 a.m. | Published: May. 20, 2021, 10:14 a.m

By Giavanni Alves | GAlves@siadvance.com

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. –– After years of advocacy, City Council members Joseph Borelli (R-South Shore) and Minority Leader Steven Matteo (R-Mid Island) announced that additional Staten Island Park staffing will be included in New York City’s Executive Budget for Fiscal 2022.

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Updated: May. 18, 2021, 5:41 p.m. | Published: May. 16, 2021, 12:22 p.m.

By Dr. Gracelyn Santos | gsantos@siadvance.com

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — More than 150 people gathered Saturday on Deserre Avenue in Huguenot to honor a Sergeant Leif Eikeseth, a fallen hero who succumbed to complications from the terrorist events of Sept.

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