What's happening
This bill designates Staten Island as the "borough of parks" in the New York City administrative code.
Why it matters
Elevates Staten Island’s identity and image within NYC. By officially designating Staten Island as the "borough of parks," the bill emphasizes the area’s extensive parkland and green spaces, distinguishing it from other boroughs and potentially influencing how it is perceived by residents, visitors, and policymakers.
Potential for increased attention and resources. The new designation could serve as a basis for advocating for more park funding, environmental initiatives, tourism promotion, and community programs centered around parks and conservation efforts.
Could impact local pride and community engagement. The official recognition may foster greater civic pride among Staten Island residents and encourage local participation in park stewardship, environmental education, and recreational activities.
May influence future urban planning and development. The label "borough of parks" could shape future city planning decisions, encouraging preservation of green spaces and possibly limiting certain types of development to maintain the borough’s new identity.
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Rename Staten Island 'Borough of Parks'
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Rename Staten Island 'Borough of Parks'
In Assembly Committee · Cities · Sponsor Michael Cusick
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STATE OF NEW YORK
6203
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
May 11, 2017
Introduced by Sen. LANZA -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Cities
AN ACT to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to designating the borough of Staten Island as the "borough of parks"
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subdivision 5 of section 2-202 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended to read as follows:
5. The borough of Staten Island shall consist of the territory known as Richmond county, which shall contain all that part of the city and state, bounded on the north, on the west and on the south by the state boundary line, and bounded on the east by the borough of Brooklyn and county of Kings, including Staten Island, Island of Meadows, Pralls Island, Hoffman Island, Swinburne Island, that part of Shooters Island within the state of New York, and all other islands or parts thereof situate within the aforedescribed bounds. The borough of Staten Island shall also be known and designated as the "borough of parks".
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD11629-01-7
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to designating the borough of Staten Island as the "borough of parks"
Purpose
Provides that the borough of Staten Island shall also be known and designated as the "Borough of Parks."
Summary of provisions
Section one amends subdivision 5 of section 2-202 of the administrative code of the city of New York, to designate the borough of Staten Island, known as Richmond county to be known as the "Borough of Parks."
Section two is an immediate effective date.
Justification
This legislation would formally recognize Staten Island as the 'Borough of Parks' in statute. This measure will promote Staten Island parks which are comprised of over 7,400 acres of parkland. This amount comprises of twenty-five percent of New York City's total parkland. The Borough of Staten Island and its parks are unique. Staten Island has sixty-two playgrounds and over sixty ball fields for families to throughout the year. Staten Island is unique in that it has more park space than any of the boroughs in the City of New York. Open space is something that Staten Islanders value and have worked hard to preserve. This bill would recognize this great asset and it should be known not only to the residents of New York State but the millions of tourists who visit New York City every year.
Legislative history
2017: S.6203 - Referred to Rules / A.8145 - Referred to Cities 2016: S.3476 - Committed to Rules 2015: S.3476 - Committed to Rules / A.9928 - Referred to Cities 2014: S.4145 - Committed to Rules / A.6190 - Referred to Cities 2012: S.3548 - Committed to Rules / A.7344 - Referred to Cities 2011: S.3548 - Committed to Rules / A.7344 - Referred to Cities 2010: S.512 - Referred to Cities / A.2540 - Referred to Cities 2009: S.512 - Referred to Cities / A.2540 - Referred to Cities 2008: S.3118 - Referred to Cities / A.6084 - Referred to Cities 2007: S.3118 - 3rd Reading Calendar / A.6084 - Referred to Cities
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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