What's happening
This bill designates Staten Island as the "borough of parks" in New York City's administrative code.
Why it matters
Elevates the identity of Staten Island. by officially branding it as the “borough of parks,” which could influence local pride, tourism, and marketing efforts, potentially attracting more visitors and investment to the area.
May impact city planning and funding priorities. by reinforcing Staten Island’s association with green space, potentially encouraging additional support for park maintenance, expansion, or related environmental initiatives.
Could foster environmental stewardship. by highlighting Staten Island’s park resources and natural landscapes, increasing public awareness and advocacy for their protection and enhancement.
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Who cares
Staten Island residents
Their borough would gain the additional designation “borough of parks” in New York City’s administrative code.
New York City officials
The bill would add a designation for Staten Island without changing its legally defined boundaries.
Staten Island parks advocates
The designation would highlight parks in the borough’s identity, though the bill would not fund parks or change their management.
Headline styles
Call Staten Island 'Borough of Parks'
Plain English, a few words. Used as the page title.
Sponsors
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History
- Referred to cities
- Referred to cities
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Rename Staten Island 'Borough of Parks'
In Senate Committee · Cities · Sponsor Andrew J. Lanza
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
7140
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
April 10, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. CUSICK -- read once and referred 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.
LBD07350-01-9
Reflowed for reading: line numbers and page breaks removed. Cite the official text.
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