📝Borough President Vito Fossella issued the following statement regarding the need for moral clarity amid recent hateful rhetoric:

🇺🇸BP Vito Fossella joined hundreds at the Postcards Memorial to honor the 267 Staten Islanders lost on 9/11 and the First Responders who later passed from their work at Ground Zero. Bells tolled, names were read, and roses were placed in their memory. We will never forget.

This morning, BP Vito Fossella honored NYPD Officers Christopher De Sciora of Tottenville & Andy Guo for saving two brothers and their dog from a Coney Island fire. Joined by Deputy Chief Michael Glynn & DA Michael McMahon, he praised their bravery and swift action.

Borough President Vito Fossella issued the following statement regarding homelessness and President Trump’s executive order on homeless services funding:

🌧️ Attention Staten Island Residents: A Flood Watch is in effect for tonight’s storm. Please take precautions and stay safe. See below for tips from NYC Emergency Management ⬇️⬇️

📝 Borough President Vito Fossella issued the following update regarding the shooting in Midtown Manhattan this evening:

📝 Borough President Vito Fossella issued the following statement regarding the University of Pennsylvania’s recent decision to reverse its policy of allowing men to compete in women’s sporting events.

A man of impact, lifetime civil servant and former Borough President Ralph Lamberti has died

🇺🇸BP Fossella joined Deputy Inspector Glorisel Lee today to raise the new flag outside the @NYPD121Pct . God bless the brave men and women of the NYPD and God bless America.

🚨 IMPORTANT UPDATE 🚨 BP Vito Fossella has spoken with the Mayor and confirmed that the claim was misinformation— there will be NO homeless shelter at the Charleston site.

“This is a victory for common sense, and the sanctity and security of our franchise -- the right to vote as American citizens. We are pleased that this matter can finally be put to rest, once and for all.” See full statement from BP Vito Fossella below: #NonCitizenVoting

📝Borough President Vito Fossella issued the following statement regarding the New York City Department of Education restoring services to special education students of non-public schools.

NYC congestion pricing axed as Trump pulls approval of hated toll https://t.co/cpR6kg7w55

🚨Borough President Vito Fossella issued the following statement regarding the withdrawal of the US Department of Transportation’s approval of the Congestion Pricing Program #CongestionPricing

🏀The 20th Annual @TheUnityGames are almost here! A FREE two-day event for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders filled with basketball, workshops, music, and more! 📅 March 22-23, 2025 | 📍 Susan Wagner HS 🔗 Register by March 15 at https://t.co/ZhhJOJb3EW #UnityGames #StatenIsland

ICYMI: Recently, Borough President Vito Fossella joined concerned residents to speak out against the construction of a lithium-ion Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in the heart of Manor Heights. Watch the full presser here: 📺⬇️ https://t.co/BmLU2X2X9r

🔋Earlier today, Borough President Vito Fossella stood alongside local residents to address the dangers of a lithium-ion Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) being built at the corner of Manor Road and Tillman Street, which is right in the heart of a residential neighborhood.

Staten Island extends our heartfelt congratulations to President Donald J. Trump. Wishing him great success as he leads our nation forward! 🇺🇸

Gov. Hochul orders flags raised to full-staff for Trump’s inauguration in goodwill gesture to new administration https://t.co/owKn5fiGoN

In a letter to @GovKathyHochul, Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella requests all flags across NY State to be raised in honor of President Trump’s inauguration. @realDonaldTrump