Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani today said that the St. George Area Action Plan, a coordinated multi-agency effort by the City to improve the quality of life in the St. George area of Staten Island, has brought many improvements to the area including, lower crime, improved ferry services, cleaner parks and streets, and increased economic activity. Today's press conference, attended by Staten Island Borough President Guy V. Molinari, Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro, and local community and business leaders, was held at Borough Hall in Staten Island. Additionally, a Master Plan for the St. George Intermodal and Cultural Center is currently underway that will assist the City in developing the terminal, adjacent sites and the Staten Island Institute for Arts and Sciences. In short time I look forward to seeing St. George build upon its recent gains to become one of the City's most dynamic communities.
Crime is down, our streets are cleaner and jobs are on the rise.
I know that the Mayor shares my commitment to revitalizing the St. George area, and this Action Plan provides evidence of positive changes everywhere one looks in this historic district. The 120th Precinct has several initiatives in place to address street gangs, violent street crime and quality of life concerns in the St. George area. The final product will outline a priority-based list of improvements and actions the City should take to create an improved Ferry Terminal. In May of 1994, DOT began the design for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the Ferry Terminal and continues to work on its ongoing maintenance and long-term rehabilitation. In June of 1997, DOT unveiled a new shuttle van service to transport passengers to the Ferry Terminal from the Municipal Parking Lot at Hyatt Street and Central Avenue, assisting commuters who want to take advantage of the municipal lot's lower parking fees.