REPUBLICAN DELEGATION ELECTS JOE BORELLI AS MINORITY LEADER OF THE NEW YORK CITY COUNCIL

REPUBLICAN DELEGATION ELECTS JOE BORELLI AS MINORITY LEADER OF THE NEW YORK CITY COUNCIL SI South Shore Councilman Pledges to Uphold the Tradition of the Office by Providing “Robust but Respectful” Opposition When Necessary, and Work With All His Colleagues for the Betterment of the City New York, NY – The Republican Delegation of the […]

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Borelli, Fossella want $2.1B earmarked for LaGuardia airtrain to be used for new Outerbridge

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul said Monday that she has directed the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to find alternatives to a $2.1 billion “airtrain” for LaGuardia Airport. City Councilman Joe Borelli (R-South Shore) and Borough President candidate Vito Fossella see an opportunity to jumpstart a long-sought project they say […]

COUNCIL MEMBER BORELLI SECURES FUNDING FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMS

COUNCIL MEMBER BORELLI SECURES FUNDING FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMS                          Council Member Joseph Borelli (R-District 51) announces over $130,000 in funding has been secured through the Domestic Violence and Empowerment (DoVE) Initiative for non-for-profits, which will concentrate on family and domestic violence services. These services include, but are not limited to, accessibility for counseling services, educational […]

Malliotakis, Borelli Slam the Hochul & De Blasio Aid Agreement As Insufficient

Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) and New York City Councilman Joe Borelli slammed Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Bill de Blasio’s announcement that New York State will provide $27 million in storm aid to undocumented immigrants who may have been impacted by flooding caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida. According to reports, the $27 million fund, administered by […]

NYC school safety agent shortage looms ahead of DOE vaccine mandate deadline

NEW YORK — New York City’s COVID vaccine mandate for teachers and DOE staff goes into effect on Friday, and while most teachers and principals are vaccinated, nearly 1,400 school safety agents are not. The NYPD said just 72% of school safety agents have received the COVID vaccine — a stark contrast from the 97% […]