Staten Islanders are NOT the enemy for owning a car! For many Staten Islanders, having a car isn’t a luxury. It’s a necessity to get to work, school, medical appointments, and everything in between. BP Vito Fossella is calling out the City’s continued war on cars and reminding city leaders that what works in Manhattan doesn’t necessarily work on Staten Island. One size does NOT fit all!

Borough President Vito Fossella issued the following statement regarding the confirmation of two Legionnaires’ disease cases at the Castleton Park Apartments:

Today, BP Vito Fossella officially proclaims September 25th as “Dolly Parton Day” in the Borough of Staten Island! For more than six decades, Dolly brought joy to generations through her music, kindness, generosity, and unmistakable personality. And what better day to remember the woman behind the iconic working-class anthem “9 to 5” than 9/25? Here’s to Dolly and the lasting mark she left on American music and culture!

Borough President Vito Fossella rips NYC for Staten Island's sewage-tainted lake trib.al/DpoIAiI

Borough President Vito Fossella stood in front of the graceful wings of the Postcards Memorial, which directly frames the spot where the Twin Towers once stood, to remember the 267 Staten Islanders who were lost 25 years ago and the First Responders who were lost in the years since because of their work at Ground Zero. Hundreds gathered for the annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony amid a backdrop of American flags fluttering in the breeze and as a broken skyline shimmered across the harbor. “We gather once more, before these postcards, these open letters of love and remembrance facing across the harbor, toward the place where so many of our brethren left us on that clear September morning, those who ran toward danger, those who never came home, and those whose lives were later claimed by the aftermath,” said Borough President Fossella. Bells tolled, heads bowed, and tears were shed as the names of the victims were solemnly read one-by-one by their family members. As the ceremony concluded roses were gently placed along the Postcards Memorial and the First Responders Memorial.

Today, we remember the innocent lives taken too soon, the heroes who ran toward danger, and the first responders who sacrificed everything to save others. We remember the families who lost loved ones that day, and those who have lost loved ones in the years since because of their service at Ground Zero. September 11th forever changed our city and our country. But from our darkest day came extraordinary courage, unity, and strength. Twenty-five years later, we honor them. We remember them. And we will Never Forget.

🇺🇸Borough President Vito Fossella and Mary Pat were honored to join members of New York’s Bravest at the FDNY’s 25th Anniversary World Trade Center Memorial Service. We will never forget the heroes we lost on September 11, 2001, those we have lost in the years since, and the families who carry their memory every day. We will always remember.

Yesterday, BP Vito Fossella, alongside @ScottLoBaido, proudly honored NYPD ESU Detectives Jason Mueller and Michael Jezycki and Rabbi Ari Weiss of Hatzolah EMS, whose quick actions helped save Scott’s life. We thank them for their heroic actions and for being there when Scott needed them most. Staten Island is lucky to have them.

Borough President Vito Fossella issued the following statement regarding the ruling issued by State Supreme Court against the luxury second home tax rollout:

🚨As of right now, the City has yet to take responsibility for its mishandling of the erroneous pied-à-terre tax list! Join BP Vito Fossella Monday, August 3rd at 6:00PM on the FDR Boardwalk (Lot 6, Father Capodanno Blvd/Midland Beach) as we continue to demand accountability and stand up for Staten Island homeowners. Enough is enough!

ICYMI: Borough President Vito Fossella joined Staten Island homeowners to take a stand against the City’s erroneous pied-à-terre tax list and demand accountability for the reckless release of inaccurate information. youtu.be/JFYnpjuJCTQ?is=WFz5…

Borough President Vito Fossella issued the following statement regarding the proposal the City is advancing to the Charter Revision Commission to expedite bus and bike lane projects:

🏝️⚽️Thank you to the thousands of Staten Islanders who joined us for Back to the Beach: World Cup Edition! From Screaming Broccolli kicking us off, to our food vendors, soccer drills, carnival rides, and watching the World Cup Final together on the beach, it was a great day for Staten Island families. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made it such a great event.

Borough President Vito Fossella issued the following statement regarding the terrorist attack at Federal Plaza earlier today:

Need to get rid of “sharps”? Do it the right way! Place items in a leak-proof, puncture-resistant container such as a laundry detergent bottle, seal it up, label it, and place it in trash. Disposing of your needles and other sharp items correctly keeps Sanitation Workers safe. Head to nyc.gov/HowToGetRidOf and use our search tool to learn how to get rid of unwanted items, safely!

⚠️TRAFFIC ADVISORY: WEST SHORE EXPRESSWAY FDNY has responded to an oil truck fire on the northbound West Shore Expressway between Exits 3 and 4. While the fire is under control, crews remain on site to safely secure and remove the tanker. The West Shore Expressway remains heavily impacted. NYPD is diverting all traffic from the Outerbridge Crossing to the Korean War Veterans Parkway, resulting in significant delays in both directions. Please avoid the area if possible, allow extra travel time, and give first responders the space they need to work safely.

🚍Borough President Vito Fossella issued the following statement regarding the City’s appeal of the temporary restraining order on the Victory Boulevard Bus Lane:

Borough President Vito Fossella issued the following statement regarding the “immigrant enclaves” map recently released by the City:   “When did New York City go from a melting pot, to an empty pan?   That is the message sent by the City when it publishes a map of “immigrant enclaves” and leaves out numerous cornerstones in our City’s rich immigrant history.    The Italians of Little Italy and Arthur Avenue; The Irish of Gaelic Park and Little Ireland; the largest Jewish-American community in Borough Park - all left out. Also disregarded is Staten Island, the most Italian county in the United States, also home to one of the largest Sri Lankan communities in the world, and a growing number of Albanian, and Filipino immigrants, not to mention the many Puerto Rican families that moved and raised their families here.   Ignorance is not a good ingredient for highlighting the sacrifices of so many, who built this City and gave so much. Willful ignorance, however, is a deliberate failure to honor the memory of my family and millions of others.   Seemingly, there are those who are erasing our rich history and individuals that built the foundation for the City we call home.”

📝Borough President Vito Fossella issued the following statement regarding the disruptive incident at I.S. 7’s graduation:

It’s official! June 10, 2026 is OG Anunoby Day on Staten Island. 🏀🟠🔵 After that Game 4 performance, it was the only reasonable thing to do. Once the @NYKnicks secure their final win, we welcome OG and the team to Staten Island for the hero’s welcome they deserve!