4th Edition of Opportunity SI magazine

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS2

• Top 20 Industrial and Commercial Properties.................. 4• Additional Properties for Consideration ..........................20

• Recent and Planned Industrial & CommercialDevelopments for Staten Island........................................30

• The Birth of the Green Zone............................................44• Green Businesses & Projects.............................................50• River Road ........................................................................60

• Demographics/Statistics....................................................62• Industrial & Commercial Services....................................71• Utility Incentives and Contacts .......................................73• City & State Incentives ....................................................75• SIEDC’s West Shore Brownfield Opportunity Area.........78• Brownfield Incentives ......................................................79• NYC Business Solutions Industrial Services.....................82

• Overview of Programs, Projects, Events,Development & Membership ...........................................84

Section 1 - Available & Developable Properties on Staten Island

Section 2 - Industrial & Commercial Developments

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Section 1 - Available & Developable Properties on Staten Island

Section 2 - Industrial & Commercial Developments

Section 3 - The Green MovementSection 3 - The Green Movement

Section 4 - Demographics, Incentivesand Benefits

Section 5 - About SIEDCSection 5 - About SIEDC

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Section 4 - Demographics, Incentivesand Benefits

AVAILABLE & DEVELOPABLE PROPERTIESON STATEN ISLAND

AVAILABLE & DEVELOPABLE PROPERTIES ON STATEN ISLAND 4

Section 1

TOP 20 INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES

The key to any type of development is available landon which to build. To assess possible futureconstruction in the borough, Staten Island EconomicDevelopment Corporation (SIEDC) posed thequestion, “What is a truly developable property?”Using Geographic Information System (GIS)software and a scale of measureable attributes toevaluate sites, the SIEDC developed a list of StatenIsland’s “Top 20” industrial and commercialproperties.

SIEDC began the evaluation process withapproximately 30,000 acres of land on Staten Islandand then began to eliminate parcels based on zoningcategories. Residential zones were removed, followedby parkland. Next, sites affected by wetlands andother obstacles were eliminated. Finally, sites that areactive, operating, and not for sale were removed. Thisleft 1,100 acres of private and public industrial andcommercial land which is currently vacant orunderutilized land for review.

These properties were analyzed one-by-one,according to the parameters which were establishedby SIEDC, and were determined to be top propertiesbased on their size, lack of wetlands andcontamination, adequate truck access, proper zoning,access to utilities and no financial or ownership issues.

There are 20 industrial and commercialproperties representing 94.29 acres and216,327 square feet of building space thatare considered to be top properties. Theseproperties are profiled in the pages thatfollow.

SIEDC has taken the lead in developing andmarketing vacant properties through specific

programs. SIEDC has received permission from theNew York City Economic Development Corporation(NYCEDC) to market a vacant, city-owned three acresite in the Bloomfield section called “River Road”.Bids have been received and SIEDC is hopeful thatNYCEDC will release an RFP for the site and allow abusiness to develop the location. SIEDC has alsoinitiated plans for the relocation of its home office tothe Teleport, where over 27 acres of vacant city-owned land are prime for development. Finally,SIEDC has launched a new membership level, theLand and Buildings Council, which will allowproperty owners of the top industrial and commercialsites to work together for overall development.

SIEDC has performed a significant amountof work to further property marketing anddevelopment on Staten Island – but morecan always be done. SIEDC encouragesproperty owners, developers, and realtorsto recommend industrial and commercialproperties to SIEDC for analysis andpotential marketing and to join the Landand Buildings Council.

Aerial view of one of the top properties.

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TOP 20STATEN ISLAND PROPERTIES

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Property #1 -1900 South Avenue

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Address 1900 South AvenueNeighborhood ChelseaZIP Code 10314Acres/Building Square Footage 53/20,000 Sq. Ft.Block/Lot 1801/35, 75, 160Zoning M3-1Current Use IndustrialSale/Lease/Rent Sale or LeaseCost Per Square Foot Dependent on ParcelDistance to Transit/Highway .1 Mi/.2 MiConcrete & Asphalt Plant Access to Arthur KillSewer/Septic/None SepticElectric YesTruck Access YesParking Yes/Dependent on StructureGas YesRunning Water YesTaxes $311,000Lot Size 2,308,680 Sq. Ft.Lot Dimensions IrregularAsking Price Dependent on Parcel650’ Dock Facility & Rail line 5 Megawatt Generator

Property #2 -501 Industry Road

Address 501 Industry RoadNeighborhood ChelseaZIP Code 10314Acres/Building Square Footage 8.5/35,770 Sq. Ft.Block/Lot 1801/150 & 155Zoning M2-1Current Use VacantSale/Lease/Rent SaleCost Per Square Foot Accepting OffersDistance to Transit/Highway .1 Mi/.2 MiSewer/Septic/None SepticElectric AccessibleTruck Access YesParking Yes/30Gas AccessibleRunning Water AccessibleTaxes $143,000Lot Size 371,600 Sq. Ft. Lot Dimensions IrregularAsking Price Accepting Offers



Property #4 -Showplace Plaza

Address 141 E. Service RoadNeighborhood TravisZIP Code 10314Acres/ Building Square Footage 3.43/70,000 Sq. Ft.Block/Lot 2638/60Zoning M1-1Current Use VacantSale/Lease/Rent SaleCost Per Square Foot $93Distance to Transit/Highway .1 Mi/.2 MiSewer/Septic/None SewerElectric YesTruck Access YesParking Yes/ 50+ SpacesGas YesRunning Water YesTaxes $375,000Lot Size 149,802 Sq. Ft.Lot Dimensions 310 x 730Asking Price $14,000,000

Property #3 -364 Meredith Avenue

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Address 364 Meredith AvenueNeighborhood ChelseaZIP Code 10314Acres/Building Square Footage .9/26,300 Sq. Ft.Block/Lot 2810/96, 98, 102Zoning M3-1Current Use IndustrialSale/Lease/Rent Sale or LeaseCost Per Square Foot Dependent on ParcelDistance to Transit/Highway .1 Mi/.2 MiSewer/Septic/None SepticElectric YesTruck Access YesParking Yes/Dependent on StructureGas YesRunning Water YesTaxes $7,000Lot Size 40,509 Sq. Ft.Lot Dimensions IrregularAsking Price Dependent on Parcel

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Property #6 -219-295 Chelsea Road

Address 291-295 Chelsea RoadNeighborhood BloomfieldZIP Code 10314Acres/Building Square Footage 1.8/2,100 Sq. Ft.Block/Lot 1815/160Zoning M3-1Current Use Industrial/TransportationSale/Lease/Rent SaleCost Per Square Foot $35Distance to Transit/Highway 1.1/1Sewer/Septic/None SepticElectric YesTruck Access YesParking Yes/Dependent on StructureGas YesRunning Water YesTaxes $175,950Lot Size 80,000 Sq. Ft.Lot Dimensions 278 x 421Asking Price $2,800,000

Property #5 -101 Ellis Street A

Address 101 Ellis Street (A)Neighborhood Richmond ValleyZIP Code 10307Acres/Building Square Footage 1.37/No StructureBlock/Lot 7991/101Zoning M3-1Current Use VacantSale/Lease/Rent SaleCost Per Square Foot $36Distance to Transit/Highway .1 Mi/1 MiSewer/Septic/None SepticElectric YesTruck Access YesParking Yes/30 SpacesGas YesRunning Water YesTaxes $14,000 (Abated)Lot Size 60,000 Sq. Ft.Lot Dimensions 200 x 300Asking Price $2,200,000

Property #8 -1390 Richmond Terrace

Address 1390 Richmond TerraceNeighborhood West BrightonZIP Code 10310Acres/ Building Square Footage .49/20,500 Sq. Ft.Block/Lot 158/6Zoning C2-2/R3-1Current Use VacantSale/Lease/Rent LeaseCost Per Square Foot $15Distance to Transit/Highway .2 Mi/2.3 MiSewer/Septic/None SewerElectric YesTruck Access YesParking Yes/ 35 SpacesGas YesRunning Water AccessibleTaxes $19,000Lot Size 21,445 Sq. Ft.Lot Dimensions 107 x 244Asking Price $76,875 annually per floor

Property #7 -414 Spencer Street

Address 414 Spencer StreetNeighborhood ChelseaZIP Code 10314Acres/Building Square Footage .45/3,000Block/Lot 1801/30Zoning M3-1Current Use Warehouse/OfficeSale/Lease/Rent SaleCost Per Square Foot $60Distance to Transit/Highway .1 Mi/.2 MiSewer/Septic/None SepticElectric YesTruck Access YesParking Yes/ 25 SpacesGas YesRunning Water YesTaxes $9,000Lot Size 19,900 Sq. Ft.Lot Dimensions 100 x 199Asking Price $1,200,000


Property #9 -2828 Gulf Avenue

Address 2828 Gulf AvenueNeighborhood BloomfieldZIP Code 10303Acres/Building Square Footage 4/3,000 Sq. Ft.Block/Lot 1855/9Zoning M2-1, M1-1Current Use VacantSale/Lease/Rent SaleCost Per Square Foot Accepting OffersDistance to Transit/Highway 1 Mi/.1MiSewer/Septic/None SepticElectric YesTruck Access YesParking Yes/5 Existing + Build OutGas NoRunning Water YesTaxes $20,000Lot Size 176,502 Sq. Ft.Lot Dimensions IrregularAsking Price Accepting Offers

Property #10 -2777 Arthur Kill Road

Address 2777 Arthur Kill RoadNeighborhood RossvilleZIP Code 10309Acres/Building Square Footage 8/3,205 Sq. FtBlock/Lot 7167/72 & 95Zoning M3-1, M2-1Current Use Transportation & UtilitySale/Lease/Rent SaleCost Per Square Foot $30Distance to Transit/Highway .07 Mi/.25 MiSewer/Septic/None SewerElectric YesTruck Access YesParking Yes/40 SpacesGas YesRunning Water YesTaxes $68,000Lot Size 350,000 Sq. Ft.Lot Dimensions 507 x 582Asking Price $10,500,000


Property #11 -100 Winant Place

Address 100 Winant PlaceNeighborhood CharlestonZIP Code 10309Acres/Building Square Footage .96/No StructureBlock/Lot 7408/44Zoning M1-1Current Use Vacant LandSale/Lease/Rent LeaseCost Per Square Foot Accepting OffersDistance to Transit/Highway .3 Mi/1.35 MiSewer/Septic/None SepticElectric YesTruck Access YesParking Yes/ 15 SpacesGas AccessibleRunning Water AccessibleTaxes $18,000Lot Size 42,241 Sq. Ft.Lot Dimensions 136 x 320Asking Price Accepting Offers

Property #12 -654 Sharrots Road

Address 654 Sharrotts RoadNeighborhood CharlestonZIP Code 10309Acres/ Building Square Footage .71/8,802 Sq. Ft.Block/Lot 7400/58Zoning M1-1Current Use Warehouse & OfficeSale/Lease/Rent SaleCost Per Square Foot Accepting OffersDistance to Transit/Highway .2 Mi/1.5 MiSewer/Septic/None SepticElectric YesTruck Access YesParking Yes/ 20 SpacesGas AccessibleRunning Water AccessibleTaxes $37,000Lot Size 31,000 Sq. Ft.Lot Dimensions 141 x 223Asking Price Accepting Offers


Property #13 -2604 Richmond Terrace

Address 2604 Richmond TerraceNeighborhood Mariners HarborZIP Code 10303Acres/Building Square Footage 1/4,000 Sq. Ft.Block/Lot 1151/27Zoning M3-1Current Use IndustrialSale/Lease/Rent SaleCost Per Square Foot $57Distance to Transit/Highway .1 Mi/.6 MiSewer/Septic/None SewerElectric YesTruck Access YesParking Yes/40 SpacesGas YesRunning Water YesTaxes $15,000Lot Size 43,666 Sq. Ft.Lot Dimensions 150 x 505Asking Price $2,500,000


Address 4465 Arthur Kill RoadNeighborhood CharlestonZIP Code 10309Acres/Building Square Footage 2.9/10,500 Sq. Ft.Block/Lot 7590/64Zoning M1-1Current Use CommercialSale/Lease/Rent SaleCost Per Square Foot $35Distance to Transit/Highway .2 Mi/1.5 MiSewer/Septic/None SepticElectric YesTruck Access YesParking Yes/20 SpacesGas YesRunning Water YesTaxes $32,000Lot Size 126,888 Sq. Ft.Lot Dimensions 550 x 392Asking Price $4,500,000


Property #15 -Lot 50 - Sharrotts Road


Address Lot 50—Sharrotts RoadNeighborhood CharlestonZIP Code 10309Acres/Building Square Footage 1.6/No StructureBlock/Lot 7400/50Zoning M1-1Current Use VacantSale/Lease/Rent SaleCost Per Square Foot $28Distance to Transit/Highway .04 Mi/.75 MiSewer/Septic/None SepticElectric AccessibleTruck Access YesParking Yes/15 SpacesGas AccessibleRunning Water AccessibleTaxes $51,000Lot Size 68,000 Sq. Ft.Lot Dimensions 443 x 182Asking Price $1,900,000


Address 2917 Arthur Kill RoadNeighborhood CharlestonZIP Code 10309Acres/Building Square Footage 1.15/10,000 Sq. Ft.Block/Lot 7206/235 & 225Zoning M3-1Current Use ManufacturingSale/Lease/Rent SaleCost Per Square Foot $39.50Distance to Transit/Highway .2 Mi/.1 MiSewer/Septic/None SepticElectric YesTruck Access YesParking Yes/75Gas YesRunning Water YesTaxes $31,000Lot Size 50,000 Sq. Ft. (26K & 24K)Lot Dimensions 305 x 120 Asking Price $1,975,000

Property #17 -55 LaSalle Street

Address 55 LaSalle StreetNeighborhood Mariners HarborZIP Code 10303Acres/Building Square Footage .9/20,000 Sq. Ft.Block/Lot 1150/1Zoning M3-1Current Use ManufacturingSale/Lease/Rent SaleCost Per Square Foot $42Distance to Transit/Highway .2 Mi/1 MiSewer/Septic/None SewerElectric YesTruck Access YesParking Yes/30 SpacesGas YesRunning Water YesTaxes $28,000Lot Size 40,000 Sq. Ft.Lot Dimensions 325 x 200Asking Price $1,699,000

Property #18 -Lot 505 - Industrial Loop

Address Lot 505—Industrial LoopNeighborhood CharlestonZIP Code 10309Acres/Building Square Footage 3.9/No StructureBlock/Lot 7206/505Zoning M3-1Current Use VacantSale/Lease/Rent LeaseCost Per Square Foot Accepting OffersDistance to Transit/Highway .5 Mi/1.5 MiSewer/Septic/None SepticElectric AccessibleTruck Access YesParking Yes/Dependent on StructureGas AccessibleRunning Water AccessibleTaxes $9,000Lot Size 443,375 Sq. Ft. Lot Dimensions 525 x 90 (Irregular)Asking Price Accepting Offers


Property #19 -226 Pulaski Avenue

Address 226 Pulaski AvenueNeighborhood Elm ParkZIP Code 10303Acres/Building Square Footage .6/No StructureBlock/Lot 1155/170, 173, 176, 178, 200Zoning M3-1Current Use VacantSale/Lease/Rent SaleCost Per Square Foot $48Distance to Transit/Highway .2 Mi/.1 MiSewer/Septic/None SewerElectric YesTruck Access YesParking Yes/Dependent on StructureGas YesRunning Water YesTaxes $16,000Lot Size 25,000 Sq. Ft.Lot Dimensions 160 x 155Asking Price $1,200,000

Property #20 -Lot 12 - Water Street

Address Lot 12—Water StreetNeighborhood StapletonZIP Code 10304Acres/Building Square Footage .5/No StructureBlock/Lot 493/12Zoning C4-2ACurrent Use VacantSale/Lease/Rent SaleCost Per Square Foot $634Distance to Transit/Highway .5 Mi/3 MiSewer/Septic/None SewerElectric AvailableTruck Access YesParking Yes/Dependent on StructureGas AvailableRunning Water AvailableTaxes $19,000Lot Size 23,625 Sq. Ft. Lot Dimensions 175 x 135Asking Price $15,000,000


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1. Address: 4169-4213 & 4231-4233 Arthur Kill Road & 4074 Ellis RoadNeighborhood: RossvilleBlock & Lot: 7385/1, 25, 28, 236, 275, 300Size: 57 Acres (33 Buildable)Current Use: Vacant/IndustrialZoning: M3-1, Special Richmond DistrictSite Information: The site consists of approximately 57 acres of waterfront property on Arthur KillRoad bounded by Ellis and Sharrotts Roads. The property has 1,200 feet of frontage on Arthur Kill Road and is ideal for retail, manufacturing, warehouse and storage facilities, and maritime uses.

2. Address: 2629 Arthur Kill RoadNeighborhood: RossvilleBlock & Lot: 7162/100Size: 33 AcresCurrent Use: Partially Occupied/Mostly Vacant Zoning: M3-1Site Information: The site has been the subject of an RFP released by the City of New York. The site is the largest New York City-owned property available for maritime development. The site’s approximately 2000 linear feet of shoreline along the Arthur Kill and its easy access to a highway are a major asset.

3. Address: Teleport III, VI, VIIINeighborhood: Travis/BloomfieldBlock & Lot: 2165/60, 75, 90, 120 (3 separate sites within 1 complex)Size: 27.4 Acres (3 sites combined)Current Use: Vacant land within a technology campusZoning: M1-1 (All zonings pre-approved)Site Information: The sites are part of the larger publically owned Staten Island Teleport. It is centrally located and has access to the West Shore Expressway and Staten Island Expressway. The sites have back and front office facilities and other uses. All zoning and environmental regulations are pre-approved.

While SIEDC has completed a list of the top 20 industrial and commercial sites in theborough, there are an additional 25 which represent excellent development opportunitiesas well. These range from vast tracts of vacant land to smaller industrial parks withstrategic locations along waterfronts or rail lines. Additionally, public sites such as2629 Arthur Kill Road, the Teleport, and River Road are prime parcels for development.

ADDITIONAL PROPERTIES FOR CONSIDERATION


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4. Address: 211 Johnson StreetNeighborhood: RossvilleBlock & Lot: 7207/138, 140, 255, 280 Size: 13.8 Acres with a 12,000 square foot structureCurrent Use: IndustrialZoning: M3-1Site Information: The site is approximately 14 acres that is located off of Arthur Kill Road at theend of Johnson Street in the Rossville section. The site has 2.75 acres of land underwater. It is a licensed solid waste transfer station with permits with 386 linear feet of waterfront access via a bulkhead/barge. It is ideal for heavy industry or waterfront uses and is within an area of rapid industrial growth.

5. Address: 278 South Avenue (Arlington Yards)Neighborhood: ArlingtonBlock & Lot: 1348/1Size: 9 Acres (Buildable)Current Use: Rail/IndustrialZoning: M2-1Site Information: The site is the subject of an RFEI by the City of New York for the developmentof a 9-acre portion of the site. It is a freight yard with rails leading into the Travis Branch of the railway, the Howland Hook Container Terminal, and the Arthur Kill Lift Bridge to Elizabeth, New Jersey.


6. Address: 2581-2189 Richmond TerraceNeighborhood: Port RichmondBlock & Lot: 1107/36 & 55Size: 8 Acres with 9 buildings totaling 127,000 square feetCurrent Use: IndustrialZoning: M3-1Site Information: The site is located adjacent to the Bayonne Bridge along the Richmond Terracecorridor. It currently serves as a multiuse industrial park with existing tenants. The site has accessto the waterfront and has potential maritime services and infrastructure.

7. Address: 200 Meredith AvenueNeighborhood: ChelseaBlock & Lot: 2810/14Size: 7 AcresCurrent Use: Vacant Zoning: M3-1Site Information: The site is located within a strategic industrial zone and is surrounded by other industrial properties. The site has excellent truck access and visibility from the highway. The sitehas 1,000 feet of waterfront access. It is ideal for heavy industry or vehicle storage and warehouse.

8. Address: 60 Davidson StreetNeighborhood: Mariners HarborBlock & Lot: 1256/40 & 92Size: 7 Acres with 5 buildings totaling 109,500 square feetCurrent Use: IndustrialZoning: M2-1Site Information: The site is zoned M2-1 which is intended for heavy industrial use. It also allows for retail and storage. Much of the industrial land around the site has been rezoned for residential use and could be a potential future development option for the site.

9. Address: Wild Avenue (Lots 1 & 45)Neighborhood: TravisBlock & Lot: 2645/1 & 45Size: 3.1 AcresCurrent Use: VacantZoning: M1-1Site Information: The site is a vacant lot located within a strategic area for economic development on the West Shore. The site is surrounded by a major fitness facility and two hotels. It is an ideal location for recreation, entertainment, or office space and a prime location due to high visibility from the West Shore Expressway.

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10. Address: River RoadNeighborhood: BloomfieldBlock & Lot: 1815/135, 150 375Size: 3 Acres (2 Buildable)Current Use: VacantZoning: M3-1Site Information: The site is a City-owned vacant lot. SIEDC has performed environmental due diligence to prepare the site for development. It is ideal for heavy or light manufacturing or warehouse space. It has access to the West Shore Expressway and is located within a strong industrial cluster.

11. Address: 101 Ellis Street (B)Neighborhood: Richmond ValleyBlock & Lot: 7991/65Size: 2.9 AcresCurrent Use: Vacant/Vehicle StorageZoning: M3-1Site Information: The site is located within an established office/industrial park just south of the Outerbridge Crossing. The site has 1,000 feet of waterfront and barge service is possible. The site is served by city sewer and tractor trailer accessible, and has a 25-year tax abatement. It is ideal for light manufacturing, office space, or maritime use.


12. Address: 4521 Arthur Kill RoadNeighborhood: CharlestonBlock & Lot: 7590/80 & 100Size: 2.6 AcresCurrent Use: VacantZoning: M1-1Site Information: The site is located on Arthur Kill Road with access to industrial spaces northand south of the site. It is ideal for light industrial uses or warehouse space. It is located within a strategic industrial corridor and is an ideal location relative to Arthur Kill Road and highway access points.

13. Address: 1303 Travis AvenueNeighborhood: TravisBlock & Lot: 2162/140Size: 1.9 Acres with 26,000 square feet of warehouse spaceCurrent Use: WarehouseZoning: M1-1Site Information: The site is located at a convenient and centralized location adjacent to theStaten Island Teleport and Staten Island Corporate Park. It is ideal for light manufacturing and small warehousing. Excellent access to Victory Boulevard, South Avenue and the West Shore Expressway.

14. Address: 3333 Richmond TerraceNeighborhood: Mariners HarborBlock & Lot: 1208/30Size: 1.6 AcresCurrent Use: TransportationZoning: M1-1Site Information: The site is the current home of Bayview Autowreckers. It is a heavily industrialized site with access to the waterfront and out of service docking facilities. It is located within a strategic portion of the Richmond Terrace industrial corridor.

15. Address: 2351 Richmond TerraceNeighborhood: Port RichmondBlock & Lot: 1105/26Size: 1.3 AcresCurrent Use: Vacant LotZoning: M1-1Site Information: The site is a former industrial location located beneath the Bayonne Bridge. The site has direct access to the Kill van Kull, a major shipping lane, and is surrounded by other industrial and maritime uses. Site is currently up for lease for manufacturing, transportation, or waste transfer.

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16. Address: 155 Androvette StreetNeighborhood: CharlestonBlock & Lot: 7408/150Size: 1.27 AcresCurrent Use: IndustrialZoning: M1-1Site Information: There is a 5,000 square foot warehouse on the site (on an adjacent tax lot). The site provides excellent access for small trucks and construction equipment. It is ideal for landscapers, light manufacturing, and warehouse construction.

17. Address: 61 Winant PlaceNeighborhood: CharlestonBlock & Lot: 7400/157Size: 1.19 AcresCurrent Use: Vacant Zoning: M1-1Site Information: The site is located within a developing industrial area. It is ideal for office space, light manufacturing, or a showroom. The site has a tax abatement.


18. Address: 3587 Victory BoulevardNeighborhood: TravisBlock & Lot: 2162/184Size: .75 Acres with a 1,400 square foot structureCurrent Use: VacantZoning: M1-1Site Information: The site is located on a well-travelled stretch of Victory Boulevard and is surrounded by other light industrial uses. The site provides excellent access to the West Shore Expressway, Richmond Avenue via Travis Avenue, and the Teleport. It is ideal for light manufacturing and commercial space.

19. Address: 291 Richmond Valley RoadNeighborhood: Richmond ValleyBlock & Lot: 7584/20Size: .55 AcresCurrent Use: VacantZoning: M1-1Site Information: The site is located at the intersection of Arthur Kill Road and Richmond ValleyRoad within an area planned for strategic retail growth. The location is ideal for a showroom or construction firm front office and vehicle storage.

20. Address: Arlington Avenue (Lot 16)Neighborhood: Mariners HarborBlock & Lot: 1267/16Size: .3 AcresCurrent Use: Vacant Zoning: M2-1Site Information: The site is an industrial site located within a generally residential area. The site has potential access to the Arlington branch of the freight rail and there are expansion opportunities for the parcels. Site is ideal for manufacturing, industrial work or transportation facilities.

21. Address: 4949 Arthur Kill RoadNeighborhood: Richmond ValleyBlock & Lot: 7632/1Size: .15 AcresCurrent Use: Vacant Zoning: M1-1Site Information: The site is located on the northwest corner of Richmond Valley Road and Arthur Kill Road offering high visibility. The site is less than ¼ mile from Route 440 Outerbridge Crossing and Nassau & Richmond Valley Staten Island Railway Station.

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22. Address: 315 St. Marks PlaceNeighborhood: St. GeorgeBlock & Lot: 8/1, 11, 14Size: The site is suitable for a 190,000 buildable square foot development siteCurrent Use: Parking LotZoning: C4-2Site Information: The site is an “L” shaped property situated directly across the street from the new county courthouse complex and was rezoned for high-rise residential development. The C4-2 zone allows for free market condo/rental development, subsidized/affordable housing, as well as retail/commercial redevelopment.

23. Address: 98 Wakefield AvenueNeighborhood: TravisBlock & Lot: 2786/98Size: 17,628 square foot warehouse and office space on a .27 acre lotCurrent Use: Vacant Zoning: M1-1Site Information: The site is a vacant warehouse and office with an indoor parking garage. The building is set up as a shipping and receiving facility. A new roof was recently installed and most rooms are furnished. It has an ideal location near entertainment facilities, light industrial parks, and the Staten Island Teleport.


24. Address: 61 Central AvenueNeighborhood: St. GeorgeBlock & Lot: 5/45Size: 5,000 square foot lot with a 6,000 square foot buildingCurrent Use: OfficeZoning: C-4Site Information: The site has an excellent location in one of Staten Island’s fastest growing and most exciting neighborhoods. The building is an attractive 4 level space with 6 baths, 26 rooms, and parking for 10 cars. It is ideal for office space.

25. Address: 104 Housman AvenueNeighborhood: Mariners HarborBlock & Lot: 1158/103Size: 19,000 square foot Class A office and warehouse spaceCurrent Use: Occupied/No Commercial ActivityZoning: R3ASite Information: The site is one of the finest designed and maintained warehouses on Staten Island. The site has an indoor loading dock, freight elevator, and two floors of officespace as well as a fully furnished maintainer’s apartment.


The West Shore Light Rail (WSLR)project is a proposal to extend New Jersey’sHudson Bergen Light Rail System into

Staten Island via the Bayonne Bridge. The system,when completed, will not only link Staten Islandto the rest of the region, it will also provide StatenIslanders with a fast, reliable and environmentallyfriendly fixed-mass transit system.

The proposed alignment for the West Shore LightRail, referred to as the “Highway Alignment”, is13.1 miles long. It starts at 8th Street, Bayonne,which is the southern terminus of the HudsonBergen Light Rail Transit (HBLRT) system.HBLRT connects to the PATH system for pointsin lower Manhattan at Exchange Place, and forpoints in Midtown Manhattan atPavonia/Newport. HBLRT also serves Bayonneand the waterfront area of Jersey City, which hassignificant employment near HBLRT stations.

After 8th Street in Bayonne, the WSLR crossesover the median of NJ Route 440, and continues

south to the Bayonne Bridge span, which wasoriginally designed to accommodate rail transit-using new approach structures on property ownedby the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey(PANYNJ). Once over the Bayonne Bridge, theWest Shore Light Rail Highway Alignmentcontinues onto NY Route 440 Dr. Martin LutherKing Jr. Expressway southbound. The alignmentthen turns west to Interstate 278 Staten IslandExpressway (SIE) westbound, NY Route 440 WestShore Expressway (WSE) southbound, and travelsthe expressway median until it reaches RichmondValley. It is estimated that the total commute timefrom Tottenville, Staten Island to LowerManhattan would be as little as 55 minutes on theWSLR.

The proposed alignment is an exclusive light rail-only guideway that avoids traffic congestion andmaintains schedule reliability. Stations areexpected to be principally park-and-rides, especiallyin less residential areas south of the Staten IslandExpressway, where most potential riders live too farto walk. This also helps reduce the number ofstations needed, which reduces light rail traveltimes as well as construction costs. Proposedcandidate station locations include: Elm Park(which could act as the transfer station to a futureNorth Shore Rail), Forest Avenue, RichmondAvenue, Bloomfield, Victory Boulevard,Huguenot Avenue, Sharrotts Road, OuterbridgePark-and-Ride and Richmond Valley (which wouldlink to the Staten Island Rapid Transit). Some of

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Continued growth and development are essential to the success of the Staten Islandeconomy. Recent and planned developments, such as the projects detailed below, notonly provide revenue for the borough, they also provide enhanced services andemployment opportunities for residents. Additionally, these projects help to demonstratethat the borough is a desirable location for business relocation and expansion.

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these stations are located near development sitesidentified by the West Shore Land Use Study andcould host transit-oriented development.

The WSLR would generate up to 12,990 dailyriders (25,980 trips) in the year 2030, based onnine stations and a 10 minute frequency. Thisestimate compares to 23,000 daily riders on theHBLRT system today and 13,200 daily ridersreported on the Staten Island Railway (SIR) in2008. The estimated capital cost in 2009 was$1.58 billion. Considering ridership is heaviest atthe more northern stations, SIEDC has been

discussing constructing the WSLR in phases –phase I being Elm Park to Bloomfield and phaseII being Victory Boulevard to Richmond Valley.The 5.1 mile long route is only 39% of the fullbuild length to Richmond Valley, but ridershipforecasts estimate 9,800 riders in phase I – 75% ofthe ridership presented in the full nine station line.Phasing the light rail line will provide a fast andreliable transit option for Staten Islanders while atthe same time allowing for additional ridership inthe South Shore to be developed. The estimatedcapital cost for a first phase to Bloomfield in 2009was $1.06 billion.



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There are numerous benefits to the WSLR. Thenew transit system would serve as an economicdevelopment tool, drawing new companies,employees and visitors to the undeveloped westshore of Staten Island. SIEDC’s proposed GreenZone will be a major portion of the developingWest Shore corridor and a light rail connection tothis location would be an incredible asset toincreasing the economic viability of the area. Mostimportantly, the WSLR will help alleviate currentand future traffic congestion, which has been amajor impediment in the borough. Staten Islandmust prepare for the anticipated growth inpopulation, and the construction of a new transitsystem would help mitigate the transportationwoes that affect the borough. Additionally, areduction in cars on the roads leads to better truckaccess, reduced gas emissions and less wear and tearon local roads and highways.

SIEDC has completed phase I and phase II studies,which assessed the feasibility, benefits, impacts andcosts of developing light rail transit. The nextphase is the Alternative Analysis (AA), which willlook at other modes of transportation, the impactson existing transit services and the ability to betterutilize existing transit facilities, and opportunitiesto reduce capital costs. SIEDC is currently seekingfunding and a partner transportation agency toconduct the AA, which will likely be administeredby the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).

Funding for the AA is critical at this point, as itbrings the WSLR project to the same level as theNorth Shore Rail (see the North Shore Railsection). These projects are essential for the propergrowth and development of the borough, as theyprovide inter-Island access as well as access to thegreater New York and New Jersey areas.

The North Shore Alternatives AnalysisStudy (NSAA), a project sponsored byMTA - New York City Transit (NYCT) and

funded by the Staten Island Borough President,

examines potential public transit alternatives forStaten Island's North Shore. The main goals ofthe study are to improve mobility; preserve andenhance the environment, natural resources and




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open space; and maximize limited financialresources for the greater public benefit.

The short list of alternatives that were examinedincludes: • Transportation System Management: Required by federal guidelines to serve as a baseline

• Electric Light Rail: Offers one-seat ride

from St. George to West Shore Plaza in mixed traffic on South Ave and a dedicatedtransitway along the north shore. It may be more compatible than heavy rail with potential plans for connecting services.

• Busway: Offers one-seat ride from St. Georgeto West Shore Plaza. Flexible destinations as multiple routes would use busway. It’s thelowest cost among the transitway alternatives.

The Bayonne Bridge, which is the fourthlongest steel arch bridge in the world,connects Staten Island to Bayonne, New

Jersey. Currently, the 151-foot air draft restrictionbeneath the Bayonne Bridge is an obstacle forlarger ships doing business with marine terminalswest of the Bridge -- at Port Newark and the

Elizabeth Port Authority Marine Terminals in NewJersey, and at Howland Hook on Staten Island,New York.

On December 29, 2010, the Port Authorityannounced the "Raise the Roadway" alternative toprovide the most effective solution to the Bayonne

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Bridge clearance issue: raising the bridge's roadwayto approximately 215 feet to increase the existing151-foot navigational clearance restrictions. The64 feet of additional air draft will allow the Port ofNew York and New Jersey to benefit from theincreased deployment of larger, operationallyefficient and environmentally beneficial vessels, via

the Suez and an expanded Panama Canal, to reachthe port's main terminals. The proposed billion-dollar bridge will modernize its roadway portionswhile retaining the character and historic design ofthe 80-year-old facility. For more information onthis project, please visitwww.panynj.gov/bayonnebridge


New York Container Terminal (NYCT) isa full service container and general cargohandling facility, which has one of the

highest volume cargo capacities of any facility in theNew York Harbor. Strategically located on StatenIsland near the Goethals Bridge, the terminaloccupies a 187-acre (58 hectares) tract of uplandarea. It is readily accessible to major truck routes,and is also linked by the terminal's own on-dockrail operation and ExpressRail Staten Island totranscontinental rail routes. Intermodal yard

expansion will further increase the terminal’scapabilities, as will a planned fourth berth.The fourth berth would be constructed ona 39-acre vacant parcel bounded by theArthur Kill to the north, Bridge Creek to thewest, Arlington Marsh to the east, andRichmond Terrace to the south. The fourthberth will expand NYCT's annual capacity to950,000 boxes.

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Ram Cherukuri, owner of New YorkFragrance, is currently working on a $3million project in the Bloomfield section

of Staten Island. The plan is to create a 15,000

square foot warehouse and outlet shop for thefragrance, cosmetics, and hair care distributor.Once completed, the development could lead to atotal of 75-80 new jobs for the borough.

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The Nicotra Group has many exciting expansion plans in the works for the Corporate Park. Theseprojects include: Hilton Garden Inn: Six stories of new guest rooms andsuites, a 9,000 square foot ballroom ABOVE, and a 9,000 square foot

Rooftop Bar.

Now open to the public, Commons Cafe: A one story restaurant at 2Teleport Drive, serving gourmet breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks.Their slogan is EAT GOOD, DO GOOD. 100% of the profits go tocharity.

Gardens Office III: A threestory, 35,000 square foot,fiber optic ready retail andprofessional office space.

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On November 4, 2011, New York CityEconomic Development Corporation(NYCEDC) released a Request for

Expressions of Interest (RFEI) for theredevelopment of up to 33 acres of the RossvilleMunicipal Site located at 2629 Arthur Kill Road onthe Arthur Kill Channel in the Rossville area ofStaten Island, New York. The site was acquired bythe City of New York in 1990 and has sinceremained vacant. It is zoned M3-1 and is withinthe Special South Richmond Development District(“SSRDD”).

The site is considered the largest New York City-owned property available for maritime

development and one of the few remaining industrial waterfront properties available and suitable for shippingin the entire region. NYCEDC is seeking to activate this waterfront property with maritime industrial usesand to create quality employment opportunities. Respondents have an option to propose additional usesthat complement and/or support a proposed maritime use. Submissions are currently under review.

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In 2011, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) released a “Request forExpressions of Interest” (RFEI) for the disposition and redevelopment of either or both of two parcelslocated on the waterfront of St. George, Staten Island. The sites, which are adjacent to the Staten Island

Ferry Terminal, are currently used as parking for both the Richmond County Bank Ballpark and the StatenIsland Ferry St. George Terminal. The first site (the “North Site”) is approximately 7.4 acres, while thesecond site (the “South Site”) is approximately 6.7 acres. Both the sites are zoned M1-1.

Nestled in the heart of St. George, the sites are prime waterfront locations surrounded by a majortransportation hub, as well as commercial, cultural and civic center. St. George possesses tremendous assetsthat have yet to be fully utilized. It is widely recognized that the neighborhood represents a great opportunityfor Staten Island to accommodate significant population growth (Staten Island is expected to grow by+65,000 people in the next twenty years, including 35,000 seniors and 17,000 young adults) and establishthe kind of vital downtown that has long eluded Staten Island but emerged in municipalities stretching fromJersey City to Long Branch.

The area certainly could, and should, attract thousands of additional visitors who live throughout the NewYork metropolitan region. With nearly eight million people living in the other four boroughs alone, St.George and Staten Island are missing a huge opportunity to promote their unique cultural, recreational andculinary assets to this large and growing audience. The Staten Island Ferry is the third most popular touristattraction in New York City. In addition to the multitude of visitorson the Ferry, thousands of spectators visit the Ballpark each year.However, very few of these visitors leave the Ferry Terminal orBallpark for dining and entertainment, resulting in a largely untappedmarket for these activities.

NYCEDC has established specific criteria for the development of thesite. The ultimate site plan must:- Be financially feasible- Cooperate with surrounding uses- Provide sufficient parking- Foster economic growth- Contribute towards St. George and Staten Island’s development goals

- Improve the environmental quality of the St. George waterfront

NYCEDC is currently reviewing proposals for the site.

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The Homeport, a 35-acre decommissioned U.S.Naval Base in Staten Island, is poised to become anew, mixed-use residential community in

accordance with the community-driven New StapletonWaterfront Development Plan.

The first phase of the development, already underway, willactivate and reconnect an underutilized waterfrontthrough new housing opportunities, retail and significant improvements in public infrastructure.

Ironstate Development Company is transforming7-acres into a sustainable development ofapproximately 600,000 square feet of residentialspace (900 residential apartments anticipated tobe rental), approximately 30,000 square feet ofretail, and accessory parking. In addition, the citywill invest $32 million for road and infrastructureimprovements and a new waterfront esplanadefor the historic Stapleton community and all ofStaten Island. Future phases of development willinclude additional public open space.

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CHARLESTON MUNICIPAL SITE

NYCEDC, on behalf of the city, has worked withrelevant city agencies, local elected officials andcommunity stakeholders to propose a mixed-use

program for the Charleston Municipal Site - anapproximately 60-acre city-owned property located inCharleston, Staten Island. Responding to the needs ofthe local community, of Staten Island, and of the city, theproposed development will include a new park, seniorhousing, a public school, a library branch, retail and the

mapping of an improved Englewood Avenue. In 2011,NYCEDC released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for tworetail sites and an RFP to create a master site plan, conductan environmental review, and prepare necessary ULURPapplications to facilitate the proposed development.NYCEDC is currently reviewing proposals.

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Improvements to technology andtransportation through increased efficiency,mobility, and global connectivity resulted in

two Industrial Revolutions in the 19th Centuryand Information Ages in the 20thCentury. Today, as a global society,we stand to benefit from each ofthese in one culminating event –the Green Revolution.

East Asian and northern Europeannations have replaced the UnitedStates as manufacturing andproduction powerhouses due tocheaper labor costs and betterscientific education programs. As aresult, the United States lagsbehind in many aspects of the green economy andmore innovative and aggressive projects andpolicies are needed to allow the U.S. to become amore effective player in the new global economy.The nation lacks planning and funding forambitious projects that will create new jobs, new

energy, and reduce our dependence on foreignnations and a fragile environment. For instance,China supplies 54% of the global solar technologymarket, while the U.S. supplies just 6%. The

number of cleantech jobs in thenation from 2003-2010 grew byonly 3.4% compared to 4.2% for theeconomy as a whole.

The green economy ranges fromlarge scale projects to smallerretrofits and installations, whichcan be achieved by local contractorshere on Staten Island. This idea wasexpanded upon by St. Georgeattorney Felix Gilroy who createdthe premise for the “Staten Island

Green Zone.” The following pages detail thecreation and development of the Green Zone,regionally significant projects related to theinitiative, important properties and projects withinthe boundaries, and green projects and companiesthat have made an impact on the local economy.

Why Staten Island?The Staten Island Green Zone is a proposed 4,000 acre industrialcorridor focused on developing and promoting green businesses andattracting companies who work within the green economy. Due tothe high cost of doing business on Staten Island caused by tolls andtaxes and extreme competition from neighboring New Jersey, theSIEDC has launched the Green Zone initiative to allow StatenIsland to play on a more level field. The focus of the Green Zone isto promote the benefits that Staten Island offers companies thatother boroughs do not. These include significant vacant land (thereare over 1,000 acres of vacant land within the Green Zone),potential tax incentives, major infrastructure projects, rail andwaterfront access, and motivated politicians, local developmentgroups and stakeholders.

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Staten Island has a rich history of manufacturing and industrial production and a strong base for skilledlabor. Advances in green technology will allow for increased and diversified employment and the GreenZone will allow Staten Island to become a beacon for the growing green initiative in New York. In additionto new jobs and development projects, energy produced in the area through wind and solar technology willbe reintroduced into the grid and methane and other alternative fuels may be harvested to support vehiclefleets and factories. Other potential projects include brownfield remediation, new parks and recreationalspace, and improved infrastructure.

The Genesis of GreenIn June 2008 SIEDC Board Member, Felix Gilroy, approached the SIEDC Board of Directors regardingthe Staten Island Green Zone project and the Board unanimously agreed to consider the proposal. In thefall of 2008, SIEDC representatives met with Staten Island elected officials regarding the Green Zone andall responded positively. In April 2009, the SIEDC publicly announced the Green Zone project at a seminarheld during the annual SI Economic Development Conference and assembled a task force to help steer theproject and assist with drafting legislation. This task force includes representatives from the New York PowerAuthority, National Grid, Con Edison, NYSERDA, and other local businesses and green advocates. SIEDC,the task force, and local elected officials drafted and submitted legislation to create the Green Zone’sboundaries and particular tax and finance incentives at the city, state, and federal levels. In August of 2010,the Green Zone initiative was further bolstered by recognition from NYSERDA, which designated the GreenZone as an Energy Target Zone.

The Green Zone TodayThe SIEDC has focused a remarkable amount of timeand effort to forwarding the Green Zone initiative. Thisincludes a Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) grantsubmission, the inaugural Green & Clean Expo, thelaunch of the Green & Clean Council membership level,and securing a grant from the United States EconomicDevelopment Administration (USEDA) to be usedtowards a comprehensive study of the Green Zone. InSeptember 2011, the planning firm Parsons Brinckerhoffwas selected as the consultant to perform the studywhich seeks to answer questions about the Green Zonesuch as which land is most ripe for development, whichcompanies are the best targets to attract to the area, and

what incentives are best suited to foster green development. The study also provides an analysis regardingbrownfields, government regulation issues, park development, andtrends within the green movement which can help local businessesbecome more efficient and save money through retrofits.

In September 2010, the SIEDC applied for a BOA grant with theNew York State Department of State. SIEDC seeks to become thethird BOA on Staten Island and the only one serving the WestShore. The grant program will allow SIEDC to assist propertyowners with remediating their brownfield and contaminated


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properties and to better develop a specific 179-acre portion of the Green Zone. The BOA area is particularlyimportant for Staten Island’s economic development because it is home to a critically important collectionof features such as waterfront access, infrastructure, rail access, available public vacant land, existingcommercial and industrial businesses, and access to key locations on the West Shore such as the Teleport,Corporate Park and hotels.

In March of 2011, the SIEDC launched the first sustainabilityconference in the history of the borough. The Green & CleanExpo featured 11 local companies as sponsors anddemonstrators and another 40 vendors from throughout theregion. Nearly 500 visitorstoured the exhibits, visitedvendors, explored solar andalternative fuel cars, and got totouch a vegetative wall, solarpanels, and animals native tothe wetlands of the GreenZone.

In order to better connect Staten Island’s growing green businesses, the SIEDC launched the Green &Clean Council which is made up of nearly 20 local companies who are at the forefront of sustainable practices


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and development. These range from providers and installers to a green charter school, to companies whichhave retrofitted their inventory to reflect a new commitment to green.

Additionally, the Staten Island Green Zone has been named as one of the signature projects in the New YorkCity region through the Governor’s Regional Council initiative. Under the plan, $1,000,000 in tax creditshave been set aside through the Excelsior Job Program for green & clean companies who invest in the GreenZone.

Success StoriesFaztec Industries is Staten Island’s leader when it comes torecycled materials and is located within the heart of the GreenZone. They offer a wide assortment of recycled aggregates andnot only produce environmentally friendly materials, but alsohelp local business continue the effort. By using recycledproducts, developers and builders can gain valuable LEEDpoints and be recognized by the US Green Buildings Council.

Deepwater Wind is one of the leading maritime windcompanies in the world and is currently planning a majorconstruction project off of the southern shore of Long Island.The company has approached the SIEDC through Green

Zone task force member, New York City Investment Fund, aboutdeveloping an industrial parcel along the Green Zone’s waterfront forconstruction and marshaling activities. By building wind farms 20 milesoffshore, making them virtually invisible to coastal communities, they canmake off shore wind in the U.S. a reality. For the first time in our nation’shistory, we will create abundant energy without harming the environmentor degrading the beauty of our natural landscapes. Deepwater Wind’sconsideration of the Green Zone is a remarkably encouraging step towardsmaking the area a nationally recognized hub for green development.

Regional ImportanceThe smart and effective development of the city’s waterfront and industrial areas has come to the forefrontof the planning process since the release of PlaNYC 2030, which calls for a million new residents in NewYork City by 2030. Subsequent proposals including the Waterfront Action Plan, the NYC Department ofCity Planning’s West Shore Plan, and the release of an RFP for 33-acre industrial parcel in the Rossvillesection of Staten Island have all reinforced the focus of green development on the waterfront and inindustrially zoned areas.

Within the boundaries of the Green Zone or directly adjacent to it there are numerous significant regionaldevelopment projects. The now closed Arthur Kill Correctional Facility is an 81-acre site complete with


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buildings and infrastructure as well as waterfront access within an area that is slated for significant industrialand maritime development. The former GATX site, which was slated for development as a NASCAR track,is within the northern reaches of the Green Zone and represents the single largest tract of vacant land inNew York City. It is an ideal location for large industrial development, construction, and maritime services.

At 2,200 acres, Freshkills Park will be almost three times thesize of Central Park and the largest park developed in NewYork City in over 100 years. The transformation of what wasformerly the world’s largest landfill into a productive andbeautiful cultural destination will make the park a symbol ofrenewal and an expression of how our society can restorebalance to its landscape. The park will reinforce the GreenZone’s goals of ecological restoration, environmentaleducation and recreation, and awareness concerningsustainability. It is a vital piece of the development of theGreen Zone and offers new economic, energy, recreation,and environmental options to truly diversify the area. The most important entry node for the Green Zone is theGoethals Bridge. However, it was built in 1928 and cannotkeep pace with the traffic and the size of vehicles which cross it each day. As a result, the Port Authority and


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other agencies have resolved to replace the structure with a newer and more modern bridge which will servethe entire region as well as the Green Zone more adequately. The most popular proposal for theredevelopment of the bridge is a twin three-lane bridge. To further bolster transportation access to theGreen Zone, the SIEDC has proposed and studied the West Shore Light Rail project. Now entering into its

Alternatives Analysis phase, the West Shore Light Rail studyproposes a light rail system for the North and West shores ofStaten Island to alleviate the congestion and travel delays that existtoday. According to the 2010 US Census report and furthersubstantiated by the Center for the Urban Future's Staten Island2020 and Staten Island "Then and Now" studies, Staten Islandresidents have the longest average commute relative to time in theUnited States. SIEDC maintains that a quicker, more reliable,more convenient, and new transportation option is essential tobetter develop the Green Zone specifically, and the economy andliving standards of the borough as a whole.

In 2011 the SIEDC launched a new membership group which is focused on continuing the agenda ofsustainability and green business development. The Green & Clean Council is a unique membershipopen to green and sustainable companies and individuals. The focus of the company’s activities must be

on the advancement of green technologies, green industry, or the development/continuation of greenbusiness practices within that company. The following featured companies are Green & Clean Councilmembers:

Brighton USABrighton USA is a leading provider of facility care products and arerecognized experts in facility “Green” conversions using theindustry’s best zero toxicity cleaning products. These products areknown to significantly reduce costs while keeping facilities clean,sanitized and safe for their patrons and employees. Brighton USAhas the expertise to perform energy audits and can make suggestions on new energy efficient lightingtechnologies that often reduce energy consumption by 50%. Brighton USA has been in business for over 40years and serves over 25 industry and not-for-profit groups.

Coastal Plumbing SupplyCoastal Plumbing Supply was founded in 1972, by Alexander A. Federico, Jr. atradesman from Brooklyn who wanted to get involved in the business of plumbingsupplies. Coastal Plumbing Supply has expanded to 3 locations on Staten Island,with a Kitchen & Bath Showroom located at 135 New Dorp Lane and an HVACdistributorship at 2274 Arthur Kill Road. Coastal Plumbing Supply is dedicated todeveloping more effective water and heating equipment and sales.



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Free Lighting CorporationFree Lighting Corporation is an energy conservationcompany and since 1990 their mission has been toimprove the energy efficiency of homes andbusinesses at a reduced or no cost to customers.They are a growing company that deliversmeasurable energy saving products and services. Free Lighting Corporation is an approved contractor forCon Edison and has completed thousands of energy upgrades in homes and business throughout New York,New Jersey and Texas for various electric public utilities.

Merging Markets Group/GreenBuildingEvents.Com The Merging Markets Group is a leading producer of internationalgreen building events through GreenBuildingEvents.Com wheresustainable products and trends are presented, discussed and applied.GreenBuildingEvents.Com is committed to providing business andcommunity leaders with the ultimate venue to network and to promotethe protection of the environment through lively, relevant, andinclusive discussions and events. Their events often focus on energyefficiency upgrades, community interaction, company developmentand brownfield development incentives.

SI Green Charter School for Environmental DiscoveryExecutive Director Carole Reiss, Ph.D seeks to be a pioneer inestablishing an environmentally friendly school both in terms ofbuilding construction and curriculum development. Excelling inboth traditional and innovative curriculum areas, the students ofSIGCSED will learn and recognize their ability to becomeeffective leaders of tomorrow through technology support from

the school and by actively exploring the meaning of green and engaging in environmentally based learningactivities.

Staten Island Renewable EnergyStaten Island Renewable Energy is a full-service solarinstallation company which serves the New York metroregion. The company designs, installs, and monitors solarpowered electrical systems and retrofitted solar thermalsystems for hot water using existing plumbing equipment.Staten Island Renewable Energy also provides vacuum heatpipe for hot water systems, domestic hot water, radiant heat,and pool heat as well as free site surveys and free estimates.The company is a certified NYSERDA installer and SunMaxxsolar dealer.


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Walsh Electrical Contracting Inc.Walsh Electrical Contracting Inc. is a family-owned and operated electrical contracting firmwhich has done business on Staten Island for 36 years. They serve the residential, commercial,industrial, and Green energy markets. The company provides solar power and wind powerinstallations, dimming systems, smart home technologies, LED technology, compactfluorescent technology, thermo graphic scanning, and Power Usage Surveys.

EnergyPro InsulationEnergyPro Insulation, LLC is a BPI certified homeperformance contractor and a home performance withEnergy Star contractor and provides spray foaminsulation, cellulose insulation, energy audits, andinfrared thermography. The company also offers theunique “ZeroDraft” approach to building envelope weatherization which can reduce energy use by usingspecialized techniques.


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Neighborhood Housing Services of Staten IslandNeighborhood Housing Services of Staten Island has served thecommunity since 1982 and now it is adding another service to theirmenu. The LEED® Certified New Markham Gardens has created asafe, beautiful, energy efficient and healthy neighborhood in WestBrighton. NHSSI is also a major player in the Live Better Staten Islandmovement and the EnergyWise Staten Island task force which is madeup of many of the leaders in Staten Island’s Green movement.

County Tree CareCounty Tree Care specializes in fine pruning, tree maintenance, andtree and stump removals as well as lot clearing services. The companyis a New York State Registered Pesticide Applicator Business and isNYSDA Asian Long Horned Beetle Quarantine Zone compliant. Treesare a valuable asset and by specializing in tree removals and high-qualitypruning, County Tree Care has earned a reputation as a leader in theindustry.

NRG EnergyNationally, NRG's 29 coal, gas and oil power plants in 11 statesprovide enough generation capacity to supply more than 20million homes. In 2009, NRG began a major initiative tobecome the leading green energy producer in the nation andbegan to develop onshore and offshore wind, solar-thermal, andphotovoltaic energy and repowered some of their traditionalcoal plants with biomass. NRG continued the trend of leadingin the Green power market in 2011 by becoming the largestGreen power retailer in New York City and now provides 100%renewable energy for the iconic Empire State Building.

Pratt IndustriesPratt Industries is America's 6th largest paper and packagingcompany, with more than 3500 highly-skilled "Green-collar"employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Prattwas founded in the USA some 20 years ago and, since then, hasshown dramatic growth with sophisticated manufacturingfacilities now in more than 20 states. In 2007, the company madea commitment to invest $1 billion in recycling and green energyinfrastructure within 10 years. Locally, Pratt has launched theStaten Island Paper Challenge and the Pratt Commercial PaperRecycling Program.


Within the Green Zone itself there are numerous companies who are major playersin the sustainability field. These include a paper recycling firm, energy producers,construction firms and a metal recycler.


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Con EdisonCon Edison is a subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc., one of thenation’s largest investor-owned energy companies. The utilityprovides electric, gas and steam service to more than three millioncustomers in New York City and Westchester County. Con Edison’sGreen Team offers customers ways to save energy and money, whilereducing their carbon footprint. Customers who install energyefficient lighting, cooling and heating equipment may be eligible toreceive incentives and rebates. Small business customers will benefitfrom free energy surveys, free energy-saving products and incentivesfor equipment upgrades.

National GridNational Grid has a 20-year track record of providing award-winning, energy efficiency programs to help customers useless energy and reduce their energy bills. The company hasa broad range of energy-related services and programs and

provides technical assistance to help customers identify, understand and assess opportunities for reducingenergy costs associated with the investment of energy efficiency equipment.

WWC Construction WWC Construction is a local construction company which is dedicated toGreen projects. The company plans to develop a beer and wine manufacturingand distributorship at a 2-acre waterfront site. The construction of facilities atthe site will be a 2-story 10,000 square foot LEED certified building with solarinstallations, rain water recapture, geothermal heating, and storm watermanagement. Recently, WWC installed a solar array at their facility.

Donjon RecyclingDonjon is a major scrap metal recycling company whoseStaten Island location features the only New York City-basedcommercial ship-breaking and recycling facility in the region.The company continues a tradition of over 50 years byproviding recycling services to construction and industrialcompanies and the general public. Donjon purchases andrecycles all types of scrap iron and metal and is now embarkinginto the computer and office metal recycling world. Their site,located along the Arthur Kill in the Rossville section of StatenIsland, is a strategic site for preserving the industrial andmaritime history of the borough’s waterfront and their

recycling services are an excellent example of how Green can be incorporated into that history.


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Hylan DatacomHylan Datacom and Electrical is a full service company offering a deep arrayof services for datacom, electrical contracting, lighting and electricalmaintenance, utility construction, and emergency and disaster recovery. HylanDatacom and Electrical serves customers in a wide variety of industries andprovides large and small customers with complete services for fiber opticcabling, wireless networks, Intelligent Traffic Systems, signage, commercialand industrial electrical installations, emergency systems, building controlsystems, and more.

Staten Island JCCThe Jewish Community Center of Staten Island’s effort towardsGreen began in 2009 with the aim of reducing the environmentalfootprint and caring for the environment as well as reducingoperating costs. Among the actions either taken or underway areinstallations of a solar thermal heating system, a solar PV system,an ESCO plan for demand/response energy usage, lighting changeouts and sensor installations, major paper/printing usage reduction,non-toxic cleaners, and low flow shower heads. The JCC wasawarded one of the first ever “Green Genesis” awards at the 2011Green & Clean Expo for this project.

Staten Island Mental Health Society

The SIMHS provides children’s mental health services and has also developedthe Island's first "Green" office building. After purchasing a vacant buildingat 444 St. Marks Place in St. George two years ago, SIMHS has been workingwith a Green team of builders who are experts in green technology anddesign. Among the green building elements being incorporated into thebuilding modernization are geo-thermal heating and cooling, viaunderground pipes and wells; solar roof panels and a rooftop wind turbine,solar walls, and energy-efficient lighting. CEO Dr. Kenneth Popler and theSIMHS were honored with a “Green Genesis” award at the 2011 Green &Clean Expo.


Green development on Staten Island isn’t limited to the boundaries of the GreenZone. Many other strategic partners for sustainable construction and operationsare functioning throughout the borough and there are an abundance ofinteresting and aggressive green projects underway.

The Tides at CharlestonThe new residential development in Charleston ishome to one of the only freestanding wind powergenerators in New York City. The turbine, whichis 13 feet across, sits atop a 45-foot pole. Besidesthe appeal of environmentalism, the turbine isfitted by Con Edison with a bidirectional meter sothat when the turbine is generating more powerthan the systems can use, it returns that energy tothe local grid, essentially selling power back to theutility. Gauges showed it was spinning at about 285rotations per minute, generating a little over 2,000watts. The system cost $25,000 and can produce$3,000 a year in power. In 2011, developer RayMasucci also installed a 19.936kW solar array at hisfacility on Marble Loop and was awarded a “GreenGenesis” award at the 2011 Green & Clean Expofor his efforts.

Monarch MedicalOne of Staten Island’s hidden developmentopportunities is the industrial park at the northernend of Ellis Street in Charleston. The site is hometo a myriad of industrial companies as well as vacantland with waterfront access. The owner of the site,Mike Abboud, is currently planning a metalrecycling yard as well as a large solar installation.The location is ideal for potential waterfrontdevelopment as well as cleantech companies andhas over 1,000 feet of shoreline, new buildings,tractor trailer access and a 25 year tax abatement.There are also 25ft high ceilings, 5 large drive-indoors, 5 loading docks, and a city sewer hookup.


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Markham Gardens One of the Neighborhood Housing Services of StatenIsland’s hallmark projects is located in the West NewBrighton section of Staten Island and represents bothopportunities for first time homeowners as greenprojects. Markham Gardens is Staten Island's premierapartment community. Set on a beautiful 12-acre sitewith tree-lined pedestrian walks and landscapedgathering and recreation areas, Markham featuresspacious studio through four-bedroom apartments.Each building at Markham features front and rear yardsand the latest in finishes and fixtures. Markham'sgroundbreaking energy-efficient design makes it one ofStaten Island's "Greenest" communities.

Staten Island East Solar Empowerment Zone The Staten Island East Zone is part of the NYC Solar America City Partnership thatworks with local government officials, community-based organizations and the businesscommunity to host events and educational workshops. The NYC Solar EmpowermentZones are strategically selected geographical regions where solar power is most viableand beneficial from a technical standpoint. New and existing solar installations in theZone will be eligible for free data monitoring systems as well as a variety of other benefitsthat include: - Data Monitoring Systems: Free data monitoring devices are available for installation to communicate with the utility grid and monitor system performance.- Technical Assistance: Three solar ombudsmen offer technical assistance to building owners and operators who are considering solar power.- Incentives Assistance Ombudsmen: Provide guidance navigating through the city, state, andfederal incentive programs and paperwork that help make systems more affordable.- Streamlined Permitting: The Partnership is working with permitting agencies, Con Edison,and NYSERDA to create a more streamlined and uniform permitting process.- Strategic Opportunities: The Partnership will target opportunities in the Zones and assist in developingapplications for state funding.


BENEFITS OF GREENING YOUR BUSINESSReduced Energy Costs – adopting green technology is a great way to lower your energy costs. Whether youswitch to solar energy or you chose to switch to hybrid vehicles, all these measures are a great way of reducingyour business’s energy expenditure.

Tax Benefits – there are numerous tax and financial incentives for creating a green business or retrofitting anexisting operation or facilities. Adopting green technology can save money by giving a business access tolower taxes and other government incentives

Healthy Employees And Higher Productivity – adoption of green technology transforms your office into ahealthier work space, helps your employees maintain a healthy lifestyle and in turn improves their productivityand work efficiency.

RIVER ROADWithin the Staten Island Green Zone, there are 1,100 acres of vacant or underused land that could help tofoster significant economic and environmental development if approached properly. To support the SIEDC’seffort to create the Green Zone, the organization created the River Road Pilot Project to demonstrate theimportance of developing vacant city-owned industrial land. SIEDC petitioned the New York City EconomicDevelopment Corporation (NYCEDC) for permission to market a 3-acre site at the intersection of RiverRoad and Chelsea Road in the Bloomfield section to green companies or entities who are interested in

developing a sustainable structureat the site. The choice of this sitewas based on its public ownershipstatus, its size and use, and itsaccess to roadways and utilities. Itis an ideal test case for the GreenZone as a whole. SIEDCperformed all basic environmentaldue diligence required for thedevelopment of the site includingwetland flaggings, a site survey, autilities report, an easement mapof an adjacent pipeline, an

inventory of sewer access and aPhase I environmental study.

Seven companies have expressedinterest in developing the site. Anexperienced local parklanddevelopment and constructionfirm has proposed theconstruction of a green officespace and warehouse facility. Amajor concrete and asphaltaggregate recycling firm has

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proposed creating an annex to their operation sitewhich would aid in producing materials for majorcivil construction projects in the borough. An upand coming Staten Island firm which providesweatherization and insulation installations, energyaudits, infrared thermography, andtroubleshooting services has proposed creating anew office and warehouse space which wouldallow the company to expand its workforce bynearly 25 workers. A general contractor focusedon waterfront and green development is interestedin developing a hydroponics greenhouse as well asa small solar array or windmill project. StatenIsland’s largest fragrance manufacturer andimporter has proposed the development of greenoffice space and a warehouse. A local constructioncompany who is planning to embark into thecommercial and industrial recycling field hasproposed developing a recycling site for buildingmaterials. Finally, a Brooklyn based firm whichdevelops partially passive houses as well as zero-waste construction techniques is interested indeveloping the site as their first Staten Islandfacility.

Each of these proposals help establish theimportance of the Green Zone to local andregional companies. The area has available land,public and private parcels, transportation access,and an established network of green and industrialcompanies. The River Road Pilot Project will serveas an excellent demonstration to the City of NewYork that the vacant acres within the entire GreenZone are a valuable piece of the developmentvision for the borough.


DEMOGRAPHICS, INCENTIVESAND BENEFITS

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According to the most recent U.S. Census data, no other New York City borough has changed as significantly

as Staten Island. This borough continues to outpace the four other boroughs of the city, with a population

growth rate of 10.8 percent; placing it among the fastest growing counties in New York State. The added

population has supported a slew of new businesses and jobs. Private sector employment on Staten Island

increased by 32 percent between 1990 and 2009, compared to a 4 percent gain citywide. The number of

Staten Islanders with at least a bachelor’s degree has almost doubled since 1990, from 50,953 to 91,031

people with a degree, meaning this is a population that is becoming increasingly skilled.

DEMOGRAPHICS/STATISTICS

People QuickFacts Richmond County New York

Population, 2010 468,730 19,378,102

Foreign born persons,percent, 2005-2009 20.3% 21.3%

Language other than English spoken at home, percent age 5+,

2005-2009 29.0% 28.5%

High school graduates, percent of persons age 25+, 2005-2009 87.3% 84.2%

Bachelor's degree or higher,percent of persons age 25+,

2005-2009 27.9% 31.8%

Housing units, 2010 176,656 8,108,103

Homeownership rate, 2005-2009 71.1% 55.7%

Housing units in multi-unit structures, percent, 2005-2009 39.7% 50.5%

Median value of owner-occupiedhousing units, 2005-2009 $461,000 $300,600

Median household income, 2009 $65,388 $54,554

Persons below poverty level, percent, 2009 11.4% 14.2%

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Business QuickFacts Richmond County New York

Private establishments, 2009 8,321 515,8192

Private employment, 2009 91,660 7,332,3922

Private employment, percentchange, 2000-2009 8.3% -0.3%2

Nonemployer establishments,2009 30,611 1,489,207

Total number of firms, 2007 37,844 1,956,733

Merchant wholesaler sales,2007 ($1000) $1,320,074 $313,461,904

Retail sales, 2007 ($1000) $3,850,133 $230,718,065

Building permits, 2010 508 19,568

Geography QuickFacts Richmond County New York

Land area in square miles, 2010 58.37 47,126.40

Persons per square mile, 2010 411.2 8,030.3

PERCENTAGE POPULATION GROWTH BY DECADE



HOME OWNERSHIP RATES

STATEN ISLAND INDUSTRIAL VACANCY RATE


AVERAGE SIZE OF STATEN ISLAND FIRMS, 2000-2010

PRIVATE SECTOR JOB GROWTH, 1990-2009 --STATEN ISLAND VS NYC



NUMBER AND PERCENTAGE OF CONSTRUCTION,MANUFACTURING, & WHOLESALE TRADE BUSINESS


NUMBER AND PERCENT OF STATEN ISLAND RESIDENTSWITH A BACHELOR’S DEGREE OR HIGHER

(25 YEARS AND OLDER)


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Staten Island has seen a significant amount of capital investment and project development related toincreasing the industrial production and transportation options in the borough. These improvementsinclude the continued development and future expansion of the Howland Hook Marine Terminal, the

reactivation of Arlington Yards and the North Shore rail system, and the activation of the Arthur Kill LiftBridge.

Howland Hook Marine TerminalThe marine terminal at Howland Hook is located on the Arthur Kill just north of the Goethals Bridge. Itwas purchased in 1973 by New York City and leased for a period of 38 years by the Port Authority of NewYork and New Jersey in 1985. The Port Authoritycurrently contracts with New York Container Terminal,Inc. to operate a container terminal on the site. Theoriginal facility is 187 acres and is undergoing expansionwith the acquisition of the adjacent 124 acre Port Ivory,a former shipping port operated by Procter & Gamble.

The terminal operates a wharf on the Arthur Kill, withthree berths for container ships. A fourth 1,340 feet(410 m) long berth with 50 feet (15 m) depth isplanned on the old Port Ivory site. Facilities includecontainer storage, deep-freeze, refrigeration and UnitedStates Customs Service inspection1. The terminalincludes a five-track intermodal rail facility that connects via the Arthur Kill Vertical Lift Bridge to NewJersey and the national rail network as well as the North Shore Branch of the Staten Island Railway, whichleads into the Arlington Yard, and the Travis branch, along the West Shore.

Arlington YardsIn 2007, the New York City Economic DevelopmentCorporation (NYCEDC) unveiled the reactivation of theStaten Island freight railroad along the North Shore. The $80million project allowed for the expansion and development ofArlington Yard and 6,500 feet of new track. Additionalconstruction included a replacement of three timber railroadbridges and a new connection for Travis Branch. Theimprovements were part of the city’s plan for railtransportation of containerized solid waste from the proposeddepartment of Sanitation transfer station now being built atthe site of the former Fresh Kills Landfill2. This project,

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1New York City Economic Development Corporation. Current Projects – New York Container Terminal Expansion.2New York City Economic Development Corporation. Completed Projects – Staten Island Railroad Reactivation.



combined with the reactivation of the Arthur Kill Lift Bridge marked the first time in 16 years that StatenIsland was rejoined by freight rail with the rest of the nation3.

Arthur Kill Vertical Lift Railroad BridgeStaten Island’s sole rail connection to the rest of the nation is the Arthur Kill Vertical Lift Bridge which is

located just north of the Goethals Bridge. The bridgewas built in 1959 to replace an older swing span andits single track allows trains to carry garbage out ofNew York. It is the largest vertical lift bridge in theworld but it fell into disuse and disrepair after theclosure of many of Staten Island’s largest industrialfirms in the 1960s and 1970s.

The bridge sat dormant from 1991 to 2007 becauseof a lack of train service on Staten Island and the costof maintaining the structure4. On April 2, 2007,normal operations involving garbage removal began

which resulted in an estimated 90,000 annual truck loads diverted from the Goethals Bridge. In October2007 the New York Container Terminal announced the opening of on-dock rail service via the bridge, withregular service by Conrail, CSX and Norfolk Southern railroads5,6.

Rossville Municipal Site RFEIThe New York City Economic DevelopmentCorporation (NYCEDC) has released a Request forExpressions of Interest (RFEI) for a 44 acre site inthe Rossville section of Staten Island.

The site is the largest New York City-owned propertyavailable for maritime development and one of thefew remaining industrial waterfront propertiesavailable and suitable for shipping in the entireregion. Developing the site will allow for momentumfor the development of the entire RossvilleWaterfront as an employment center as well asincreased industrial uses and effective waterfrontplanning strategies.


3Reuters. “Staten Island Reconnects with Freight Rail Link.” April 17, 2007.4Crains New York Business. “NJ-Staten Island Link Poised to Return; Arthur Kill Bridge Finally Fixed” March 26, 2007.5Staten Island Advance. "As the Trash Train Rolls, Fewer Trucks Clog Roads. " Maura Yates. April 3, 2007.6New York Container Terminal. "NYCT Announces the Opening of its On-Dock Rail!" October 4, 2007.



Con Edison knows what it takes to run a business in New York. Businesses look for every opportunityto control costs and save money. Con Edison Economic Development is here to help your business succeed.We’ll help you compete by providing expert guidance to government-incentive programs in your area andthe most cost-effective and efficient electric-service options Con Edison has to offer.

Our Economic Development team supports eco-friendly and industry-specific initiatives that are vital tobusiness retention, attraction, and expansion – with emphasis on growth sectors such as biotechnology, foodprocessing, tourism development, and the creative economy. Con Edison’s Green Team offers a variety ofenergy efficiency programs, from providing free energy surveys and improvements to offering programs thatpay you to use less energy, we’ll help make your business as efficient and economical as possible. Con Edison’s Economic Development Manager for Staten Island can be reached at (212) 460-4748; Website: www.coned.com

National Grid wants you to know reliable, clean, and efficient natural gas from National Grid canhelp your business prosper. Whatever merchandise you produce or services you offer, natural gas can helpyou work more efficiently and control your operating costs. Make your tenants more comfortable and youremployees more productive. Natural gas can satisfy your HVAC and electric-power needs.

National Grid provides companies with assistance about incentives and energy services. The National Gridteam is ready to help your business expand and prosper. We can help you access energy and tax incentives,city and state government programs, obtain low cost financing and relocate to new facilities. National Grid’senergy efficiency programs and advising services will help you identify opportunities to save energy andreduce your operating costs…important ingredients in your efforts to increase profits while you contributeto a “greener” environment. These services are the first step toward taking advantage of our incentiveprograms. For more information on National Grids services please call 1-718-643-4050; Website: www2.nationalgridus.com/psbusiness/index_ny_kedny.jsp

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New York Power Authority (NYPA) is the nation’s largest state power organizationand uses no tax money or state credit in its operations. Nearly 80 percent of the electricity NYPA producesis clean low-cost hydropower that along with other power resources is helping energize New York’s economyby supporting almost 400,000 jobs. The Power Authority is committed to upgrading its 18 facilities and1,400 circuit miles of transmission to maintain and improve their reliability well into the future. As a nationalleader in promoting energy efficiency and alternative energy initiatives, NYPA has financed nearly $1.5 billionin projects saving taxpayers more than $136 million annually. NYPA also has one of the largest cleantransportation programs in the Northeast. Working with state and local economic development officials, NYPA helps target allocations of low-costhydropower and other power resources to help attract and retain major employers statewide so they can stayviable in this tough economy. Other specialized programs in areas such as energy efficiency and electrictransportation help governmental and educational entities throughout the state, to control their energy costs,which saves taxpayers millions of dollars annually. Find out how NYPA is generating more than electricityat www.nypa.gov

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority(NYSERDA) aims to help New York meet its energy goals by: reducing energy consumption,promoting the use of renewable energy sources, and protecting the environment. NYSERDA’s programsand services provide a vehicle for the state to work collaboratively with businesses, academia, industry, thefederal government, environmental community, public interest groups, and energy market participants.Through these collaborations, NYSERDA seeks to develop a diversified energy supply portfolio, improvemarket mechanisms, and facilitate the introduction and adoption of advanced technologies that will helpNew Yorkers plan for and respond to uncertainties in the energy markets.

NYSERDA's Commercial/Industrial programs provide energy efficiency services for existing buildings, newconstruction, industrial facilities, and vehicle fleets. Programs include; FlexTech Program - cost-sharedenergy studies, New Construction Program, Existing Facilities Program, New Renewable, Clean Energy, orEnergy Efficiency Product Manufacturing Business Incentive. For more information visit nyserda.ny.gov orcall the NYSERDA Energy $mart Communities Coordinator for Staten Island at 212-785-0734.



New York City Property Tax Abatements & Energy Cost Savings Programs Designed to Encourage Real Estate Construction Projects

Whether tax incentives actually spur new economic activity—and whether they do so in a cost-effectivemanner—are important concerns. This is particularly true in times of fiscal and economic stress, whenpolicymakers must balance a desire to spark the economy with the need to cope with budgetary restraints.Economists believe that the most fiscally effective means of achieving the goals of economic developmentexpenditures are tax incentives.

The City of New York has a number of economic development incentives aimed at promoting real estatedevelopment and renovation projects. Financial incentives that have consistently promoted the constructionof new buildings, renovations and expansions in New York City include real estate tax abatements and energycost saving programs. These incentives promote real estate development projects by reducing high real estatetaxes and energy costs.

New York City offers a valuable Real Estate Tax Abatement for Industrial and Manufacturing Leases. TheIndustrial and Manufacturing Real Estate Tax Incentive Program provides a real property tax abatement fornew, renewal and expansion leases for space used for industrial and manufacturing activities in the abatement

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zone. In Staten Island, the abatement zone is defined as any area that is zoned C4, C5, C6, M1, M2 or M3.To be entitled to an abatement a minimum lease term must be granted for at least three years and leaseholdexpenditures must be made in an amount of $2.50 per square foot for new and expansion leases and $5.00per square foot for renewal leases. The illustration below provides an example of the benefits which can besecured under the Real Estate Tax Abatement for Industrial and Manufacturing Leases.



Real Estate Tax Abatement for Lease Benefit CalculationDescription ofBenefits

Real estate taxabatement equal to thelesser of:

(a) actual taxliability,

and(b) 2.50 PSF

for the benefit periodnot to exceed 10 years.

Example Benefits Calculation

Richmond Food, a prepared food manufacturer and distributor with 25 employees,signs a 10-year lease for 10,000 SF in Staten Island. Without benefits, its annual real estate tax liabality would be $2.50 PSF or $25,000.

Year CEP Abatement Percent CEP Property Tax Abatement

1-10 100% $250,000


The City of New York offers a Real Property Tax Abatement for new construction, modernization orrehabilitation of new buildings. The Industrial and Commercial Abatement Program (ICAP) reduces aportion of the increase in real property taxes due to new construction, modernization or rehabilitation ofeligible commercial and industrial buildings by providing property tax abatements for qualified projects.Industrial projects meeting higher investment thresholds are eligible for an additional tax abatement on thepre-construction tax. The abatement schedule varies from 10 years to 25 years based upon the location ofthe property and the use. The illustration below provides an example of the benefits which can be securedunder the Industrial and Commercial Abatement Program.

Industrial & Commercial Abatement Program Benefit CalculationDescription of Benefits

An industrial business is eligible for:(a) a 25-year abatement, and(b) an additional abatement if the capital expenditures equal at least40% of the assessed value of theproperty.


Richmond Corp. is a manufacturer that has a building on StatenIsland with an assessed value of $1,000,000. Richmond Corp. makesrenovations in the amount of $405,000 that exceed 40% of theproperty’s assessed value.

ICAP Abatement

Year ICAP Benefit

1-25 $112,750

Additional IndustrialAbatement

Year ICAP Benefit

1-12 $440,000



The Energy Cost Savings Program allows non retail businesses in New York City to reduce the deliveryportion of electricity costs by 45% and the delivery portion of natural gas by 35% for eight years, followedby a four year phase out. The ECSP is available for: (1) companies that are planning on making capitalimprovements to a building under ICAP; or (2) a capital project that is financed by the IndustrialDevelopment Agency or a company that is relocating to a designated building. The illustration belowprovides an example of the benefits which can be secured under the Energy Cost Savings Program.


There are many federal, state and local incentives available to encourage investment in real estatedevelopment. An applicant seeking benefits for any type of tax incentive will have the burden of provingeligibility and will be required to comply with a myriad of tests and standards. Property owners contemplatingreal estate development projects are well advised to educate themselves regarding incentives that may beavailable to the project. This analysis must be completed as part of the planning stage of the project, as mostincentives require that applications be filed prior to the date of the commencement of the project.

This article was written by Anthony J. Tucci, LLM, ESQ, CPA

Energy Cost Savings Program Benefit CalculationDescription of Benefits

The energy Cost Savings Program (ECSP)can reduce regulated energy costs up to 45percent and regulated natural gas costs upto 35 percent for eligible business.

Regulated costs are the transmissions anddistribution costs by the regulated utility.

The benefits associated with ECSP last foreight years followed by a four year phase-out during which benefits are decreased by20 percent per year.


Richmond Corp. is a manufacturer that has a building on Staten Islandand is engaged in an ICAP. Richmond Corp.’s annual regulated energycosts equal $25,000. Richmond Corp.’s annual regulated natural gascosts equal $25,000.

Energy Cost Benefits

Year ECSP Benefit

1-8 $90,000

9-12 $22,500

Total $112,500

Natural Gas Cost Benefits

Year ECSP Benefit

1-8 $70,000

9-12 $17,500

Total $87,500



SIEDC’s development of the 4,000-acreGreen Zone is focused on theenhancement of environmental protection

and commercial efforts on Staten Island. TheGreen Zone will increase the commercialviability of the West Shore and promote a newtype of professional and environmental focus inthe borough. One of the key strategies of thisdevelopment program is the clean-up andreactivation of brownfields which arecontaminated or compromised sites.

To help address these sites and the overalldevelopment of the Green Zone, the SIEDCapplied for a Brownfield Opportunity Area(BOA) grant through the New York StateDepartment of State in September 2010. TheBOA program is designed to assist groups such as the SIEDC to foster redevelopment and return dormantand blighted land into productive areas. The program provides resources to address local brownfields througharea-wide brownfield redevelopment planning, access to expert environmental and economic analysis, andenvironmental site assessment for strategic redevelopment parcels.

There are currently 47 active BOAs in New York State and 10 in New York City including two on StatenIsland. Although no funding has been released to any applicant since SIEDC’s 2010 submission, there hasbeen significant progress made through a relationship with the New York City Office of EnvironmentalRemediation (NYCOER).

SIEDC has entered into the city-wide spotlight as an agency committed to brownfield redevelopment andhas received a $10,000 Technical Assistance Grant for the work related to the BOA application process andhas been named a qualified vendor through NYCOER’s Brownfield Incentive Grant program. SIEDC wasappointed to NYCOER’s BOA Steering Committee and has been selected as NYCOER’s local representativefor outreach on Staten Island. SIEDC has also worked with a property owner to enroll their brownfield siteinto NYCOER’s program and with another to discuss a redevelopment plan for a remediated site withenvironmental consultants.

The BOA that is proposed for the West Shore is within the boundaries of the larger Green Zone and iscomprised of approximately 179 acres of industrial, vacant, and dormant land. However, there are alsoimportant active businesses within the BOA which form a network of strategic locations and partnerships.The sites within the BOA offer waterfront access and the potential for ferry, dock, and barge use as well asconnections to rail lines and existing heavy infrastructure. There are existing industrial companies within theBOA who are committed to the Green movement and there is developable public land including the RiverRoad site within the area. The BOA is in close proximity to strategic points such as the Teleport, the formerNASCAR site, the Vanbro facility and the hotels and office parks located on and around South Avenue.

SIEDC’S WEST SHORE BROWNFIELD OPPORTUNITY AREA


Brownfield Incentives

Brownfields are defined as “real property, the redevelopment,expansion, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presenceor potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, orcontaminant”. The redevelopment of brownfields has reached alevel of national importance in response to the recognized valuethat site remediation provides to community health, economicpotential, and open space revitalization.

Brownfields often restrict the expansion and achievement ofeconomic development efforts. However, investment inremediation efforts create and retain jobs, revitalize neighborhoods,

increase property values, increase the local tax revenue base, allow for infrastructure improvements, reducethe carbon footprint of a site and improve the water quality of a larger area.

The SIEDC’s Brownfield Redevelopment Program offers property owners of contaminated or compromisedsites assistance with government navigation, access to incentive programs and funding, and communityoutreach and planning. SIEDC also maintains a network of environmental and brownfield specialists whocan assist owners with redevelopment and studies.




Benefits of Being Included in the Brownfield Opportunity Area Include:

• Expanded Competitiveness for Funding Programs • Improved Environmental Quality • Increased Property Values • Inventories of Environmental Data and Site Contamination for Sites • Partnerships with State Agencies • Predictability of Future Land Use and Development Opportunities• Remediation Strategies for Sites


Over the past 18 months, SIEDC has researched 57 sites throughout the borough and has begun workingwith three owners interested in redevelopment, incentives, or sale of their sites. SIEDC has also marketedfour other sites for sale. An additional 40 sites have been eliminated from the program because they are nolonger of any environmental concern to the community or they are enrolled in some sort of redevelopmentprocess.

The various incentives which exist at the city, state and federal level can be difficult to navigate. By utilizingthe services of SIEDC’s Brownfield Redevelopment Program, property owners who are interested in thebrownfield cleanup process, funding, site evaluations, and accessing preferred vendors have a new and usefultool at their disposal. Some of the programs which are available to property owners are:

Federal GovernmentU.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)• Area Wide Planning Pilot Program – Helps community-based partnership efforts within underservedor economically disadvantaged neighborhoods.

• Assessment Grants - Provides funding up to $200,000 for a grant recipient to inventory, characterize, assess, and conduct planning and community involvement related to brownfield sites.

• Revolving Loan Fund - Provides funding for a grant recipient to capitalize a revolving loan fund and to provide subgrants to carry out cleanup activities at brownfield sites.

• Cleanup Grants - Provides funding up to $200,000 per site for a grant recipient to carry out cleanup activities at brownfield sites.

• Training Research and Technical Assistant Grants - Authorizes EPA to provide, or fund nonprofit organizations to provide brownfield training, research, and technical assistance.

• Targeted Brownfield Assessments - Are designed to help states and municipalities minimize the uncertainties of contamination often associated with brownfields.


Internal Revenue Service (IRS)• Brownfield Tax Incentive Section 198(a) – The program makes environmental cleanup costs fully deductible in the year incurred, rather than capitalized and spread over time. Improvements in 2006 expanded the tax incentive to include petroleum cleanup.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)• Section 108 Loan Program - Provides for cities to borrow funds to spend on site environmental remediation, demolition, relocation payments and off-site improvements, which are common costs associated with brownfields sites.

New York StateNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)• Brownfield Cleanup Program - The goal is to enhance private-sector cleanups of brownfields and to reduce development pressure on "greenfields."

• Environmental Restoration Program – Provides grants to municipalities to reimburse up to 90% of on-site eligible costs and 100% of off-site costs for site investigation and remediation activities.

New York State Department of State (NYSDOS)• Brownfield Opportunity Area Program - Provides grants and technical support to help municipalities and community organizations complete and implement brownfield redevelopment plans.




Office of the New York State Comptroller (NYSOSC)• New York State Oil Spill Fund - This fund is responsible for the cleanup of oil spills, the protection of the environment and public health, and the reimbursement of costs related to oil spills.

New York CityNew York City Office of Environmental Remediation (NYCOER)• New York City Brownfield Cleanup Program – Enrollees will obtain a Notice of Completion and liability limitation against future environmental claims on the property.

• New York City Brownfield Incentive Grant (BIG) Program - Grants assist brownfields throughout the development process, from the earliest stages of information gathering through environmental investigation and cleanup work. Funding is set aside for Phase I and Phase II assessments.

• Environmental Technical Assistance – This program offers pro-bono counseling assistance by environmental consultants.

SIEDC prides itself with its consistent efforts to support theindustrial and manufacturing sectors. Over the years ourorganization has played a major role in identifying industrialareas and worked to secure support programs that helpbusinesses locate properties, expand their operations andincrease employment. These programs include the City’s InPlace Industrial Parks currently called the IndustrialOmbudman’s Area, and the State’s Empire Zone Programthat now operates on our West Shore as the Excelsior JobProgram.

Since 1993, SIEDC has been responsible for assisting in the utilization of hundreds of acres of vacantindustrial land, the creation of 1,800 jobs and over $500 million in capital investment through these services.Companies that have been serviced include New York Container Terminal, Atlantic Salt, May Ship Repair,NRG Energy, Pratt Industries, Supreme Chocolatier, Vanbro Industries, Faztec Industries, The Teleport,and the Staten Island Corporate Park, to name a few.

SIEDC provides industrial business assistance services throughout Staten Island. These services are part ofthe NYC Business Solutions brand of services, which are offered by the NYC Department of Small BusinessServices to help businesses start, operate and expand in New York City. The services are provided at no cost.These services include:

• ACCESS TO FINANCING:We can help you package a loan application and select appropriate lenders, and recommend to you government programs that subsidize loans.

• RECRUITMENT: The City of New York can pre-screen candidates for your job openings based on needed skills and other specifications, drawing from a pool of job applicants from all NYC Workforce One Career Centers.


NYC BUSINESS SOLUTIONS INDUSTRIAL SERVICES


• INCENTIVES: If you plan to do leasehold improvements, purchase equipment, relocate, recruit, or reduce energy expenses, we can help you determine which government incentives would facilitate your projects.

• TRAINING FUNDS: The city can pay for up to 70% of the costs of training your employees to acquire new skills and improve your business productivity.

• NAVIGATING GOVERNMENT: Are you having problems obtaining services from city agencies? We can help.

• OTHER SERVICES: Selling to Government, MWBE Certification, Business Courses, Legal Assistance.

SIEDC’s professional staff are experts on the wealth of benefits and assistance programs available to industrialand manufacturing businesses located in Staten Island. These benefits are designed specifically to encouragethe increased improvement of Staten Island’s industrial and manufacturing sector, a sector that providesstable, well-paying skilled jobs to Island residents.


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OVERVIEW OF PROGRAMS, PROJECTS, EVENTS, DEVELOPMENT& MEMBERSHIP

Since 1993, the Staten Island Economic Development Corporation (SIEDC) has served the businesscommunity of Staten Island and contributed to its fiscal growth. Our mission is to enhance a thriving StatenIsland economy by promoting public and private investment, and encouraging the development ofcommercial and industrial property and projects in an environmentally friendly manner, all of which improvethe quality of life and provide broad and diverse employment opportunities.

SIEDC administers thirty projects, programs and services that assist businesses and entrepreneurs from awide variety of industry sectors and at various levels of business development. The organization is known inthe Borough as the main service provider and “go-to” organization when something needs to get done forthe betterment of Staten Island. Since its creation, SIEDC has been responsible for over $550 million innew investment, the creation of over 3,500 jobs and the development of over 1,000 acres of vacant industrialland by providing assistance to developers and companies implementing projects in the Borough, while atthe same time serving the smallest entrepreneur and business owner with tailored financing, procurement,or real estate assistance.

The SIEDC service menu is divided into four areas:Programs/Projects, Events, Development andMembership.

Programs/Projects: SIEDC offers a widerange of projects and programs that are essential tothe growth and development of local businessessuch as: technical assistance, access to incentives andfinancing, and assistance with navigating government agencies.

Events: SIEDC executes high-profile networking and business-to-business events that include an annualEconomic Development Conference, which is an all-day conference comprised of seminars, business-to-business vending, networking events, and keynote speaking sessions; a Green and Clean Expo, which providesinformation on sustainability, energy efficiency and recycling; and a Health and Wellness Expo, which is aday-long program of seminars, exhibitors, medical screenings and tests and fitness demonstrations that areall free and open to the public.

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ABOUT SIEDC

Development: The Development Divisioncenters on initiatives that focus on real estatedevelopment, attracting quality firms to theBorough, fostering public-private partnerships and

seeking financing mechanisms with the aim ofcreating or renovating facilities to attract andretain growing businesses, generate jobs, revitalizeaging industrial facilities, and remediatebrownfield sites.

Membership: The strongest component of SIEDC is itsmembership. In fact, many of the organization’s founding BoardMembers are still active to this day – preserving a continuity ofleadership. Currently, SIEDC has over 200 members ranging fromthe most prominent individuals and corporations on Staten Island to

the local smallbusiness owner andentrepreneur. Themembership levelsinclude Board ofDirectors, Cabinet, Ambassadors, Executive DiningNetwork, Business Council, Building and Developer’sCircle, Leadership Institute, Green & Clean Council, 40 Under 40 Leadership Group, Land & Buildings Council and the Executive Women’s Council.






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SIEDC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSR. Randy LeeChairmanLee & Amtzis260 Christopher LaneStaten Island, NY 10314718-983-8800

James P. MolinaroVice-ChairmanBorough President ofStaten IslandBorough Hall, Room 120Staten Island, NY 10301718-816-2030

Stanley M. FriedmanSr. Executive Vice-Chairman900 South Ave., Ste 402Staten Island, NY 10314718-477-1400

Bob MooreExecutive Vice-Chair900 South Ave., Ste 402Staten Island, NY 10314718-477-1400

Lynn RossiSecretaryJPMorgan Chase1317 Forest AvenueStaten Island, NY 10302718-448-9364

Ronald SheppardTreasurer900 South Ave., Ste 402Staten Island, NY 10314718-477-1400

John AlexanderExecutive Committee MemberNorthfield Bank1731 Victory BoulevardStaten Island, NY 10314718-448-1000 x2501

Aubrey BrazExecutive Committee MemberCon EdisonOne Davis AvenueStaten Island, NY 10310718-390-6301

Anthony FerreriExecutive Committee MemberSI University Hospital475 Seaview AvenueStaten Island, NY 10305718-226-9034

Ed BirdieMembership ManagerNew York Power Authority123 Main StreetWhite Plains, NY 10601914-390-8180

Michael ManzulliChairman EmeritusRichmond County Savings Bank1214 Castleton AvenueStaten Island, NY 10310718-448-2800

SIEDC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Ralph BrancaVictory State Bank4142 Hylan BoulevardStaten Island, NY 10308718-979-1100

Joseph CarrollCitibank1492 Hylan BoulevardStaten Island, NY 10305718-243-2606

Robert McKeePort Authority of NY / NJ5 Teleport Drive, Suite 200Staten Island, NY 10311718-697-3628

Pamela ColumbiaStatewide Fire Corp.2047 Victory BlvdStaten Island, NY 10314718-494-6798

Joseph DoolanTD Bank1110 South Ave, Ste 300Staten Island, NY 10314718-313-2011

Seth EdwardsJPMorgan Chase4 MetroTech Center,3rd FloorBrooklyn, NY 11201718-242-1570

Eugene Garaventa900 South Ave., Ste 402Staten Island, NY 10314718-477-1400

Felix Gilroy, Esq.Attorney at Law60 Bay StreetStaten Island, NY 10301718-981-8181

Richard GuarasciWagner CollegeOne Campus RoadStaten Island, NY 10301718-390-3131

Richard KellyCapital One, N.A.240 Page Ave.Staten Island, NY 10307718- 948-9121

Sandy KruegerSIBOR1535 Richmond Avenue,Suite 3Staten Island, NY 10314718-928-3220 x1521

Hank LevinPratt Industries Mill Division - NY4435 Victory BoulevardStaten Island, NY 10314718-370-1114 x286

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SIEDC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Carmine MannaHylan Datacom & Electrical2878 Gulf AvenueStaten Island, NY 10303718-313-9000

Ray MasucciRaymond Homes Inc.101 Tyrellan LaneStaten Island, NY 10309201-339-2900

Kenneth Mitchell614 BroadwayStaten Island, NY 10310718-442-3100

Paula MonteiroIsrael Discount Bank of NY201 Edward Curry Avenue, Suite 204Staten Island, NY 10314718-698-4572

Michael MenicucciMenicucci, Villa &Associates2040 Victory Blvd.Staten Island, NY 10314718-667-9090

Richard SabatiniStaten Island Terminal LLC2541 Richmond TerraceStaten island, NY 10303718-420-0400

Josephine SavastanoSovereign Bank | Santander1535 Richmond AvenueStaten Island, NY 10314718-568-3871

Frank ScolloNew York ContainerTerminal, Inc.300 Western AvenueStaten Island, NY 10303718-273-7000 x172

Michael StevensTime Warner Cable120 East 23rd Street, 9th FlNew York, NY 10010212-420-4823

Mark TranchinaThe Vanderbilt at South Beach300 Fr. Capodanno BlvdStaten Island, NY 10305718-447-0800

Victor E. VientosNational Grid200 Gulf AvenueStaten Island, NY 10303718-982-7416

SIEDC CABINET

Ram CherukuriNew York Fragrance162 Port Richmond AveStaten Island, NY 10302718-816-1112

Walter DaszkowskiDaszkowski, Tompkins & Weg PC1303 Clove RoadStaten Island, NY 10301718-981-9600

Philip GuarnieriEmpire State Bank68 North Plank RoadNewburgh, NY 12550845-451-7802

David RampullaAdvertising onthe SI Ferry83 Cromwell AvenueStaten Island, NY 10304718-351-2557

William Spiezia, L.S.Rogers Surveying PLLC1632 Richmond TerraceStaten Island, NY 10310718-447-7311 x14

Anthony Tucci, Esq.Law Office of Anthony Tucci575 Midland AvenueStaten Island, NY 10306718-980-2373

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Nancy PouchCSI - Office of Continuing Education2800 Victory Boulevard2A-201Staten Island, NY 10314718-982-2184

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AMBASSADORSBob BentsonBentson Insurance Group653 Forest AvenueStaten Island, NY 10310718-442-1771

Barrington Burke-GreenVisiting Nurse Associationof Staten Island400 Lake AvenueStaten Island, NY 10303718-816-3437

Bob Cutrona, Sr.Project-One Services, Inc.899 Manor RoadStaten Island, NY 10314718-761-8390

John DiFazioFaztec Industries38 Kinsey PlaceStaten Island, NY 10303718-720-6966

Liam GilroyMass Mutual Financial Group90 Park Ave, 18th Fl.New York, NY 10016212-455-9122

John R. Merlino Jr., Esq.Merlino & Gonzalez1259 Richmond AvenueStaten Island, NY 10314718-698-2200

Michael MotelsonDome PropertyManagement, Inc.109 Winant PlaceStaten Island, NY 10309718-605-2500

Frank N. NasoThe Naso Organization32 Lincoln StreetStaten Island, NY 10314718-698-7869

Chris RessaRJW Brokerage Corp.651 Willowbrook Rd # 204Staten Island, NY 10314718-370-8600

Brad SilberIndustry Magazine900 South Ave, 3rd Fl.Staten Island, NY 10314718-568-3529

Captain Libaniel UrbinaThe Salvation Army15 Broad StreetStaten Island, NY 10304718-448-8480

Chris WilliamsWilliams Eye Works1884 Victory BoulevardStaten Island, NY 10314718-273-5000

EXECUTIVE DINING NETWORKFred ForteTakayama17 Page AvenueStaten Island, NY 10309718-227-8744

Edward GomezDa Noi Restaurant4358 Victory BoulevardStaten Island, NY 10314718-720-1650

Joseph LaRoccaNove Italian Bistro3900 Richmond AvenueStaten Island, NY 10312718-227-3286

Eddie LjukovicLaBella4126 Hylan BlvdStaten Island, NY 10308718-569-3180

Vincent MalerbaAngelina's Ristorante399 Ellis StreetStaten Island, NY 10307718-227-7100

Franco OrtegaItalianissimo Ristorante107 McClean AvenueStaten Island, NY 10305718-442-4442

Frank SanchezLorenzo’s Restaurant, Bar & Cabaret1100 South AvenueStaten Island, NY 10314718-477-2400

Salvatore SettepaniPasticceria Bruno676 Forest AvenueStaten Island, NY 10310718-448-0993

Kent TseFushimi Modern Japanese Cuisine& Lounge2110 Richmond RoadStaten Island, NY 10306718-980-5300

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BUSINESS COUNCILJerry AmerosiGerald Peters GoldmineJewelers2655 Richmond AvenueStaten Island, NY 10314718-477-4000

Frank BennettA.F. Bennett Salon & Wellness Spa350 New Dorp LaneStaten Island, NY 10306718 979-9000

Vincent BonomiSpecial Tees250 Buel AvenueStaten Island, NY 10305718-309-7400

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Arnold CasaleThe Original Soup Man1110 South Ave, Ste 100 Staten Island, NY 10314212-768-7687

Claire Bisignano ChesnoffClaire Properties3117 Richmond Rd.Staten Island, NY 10306718-524-4424

Mike CobucciCostco Wholesale2975 Richmond AveStaten Island, NY 10314718-790-7164

Nick DiBenedettoPrimary Care Ambulance237 Woodward AvenueStaten Island, NY 10314718-975-0600

Christopher FazioApproved Energy,A div. of Approved Oil Co.6741 Fifth AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11220718-238-1050

David FazioDeVille Auto Collision, Inc.2432 Richmond TerraceStaten Island, NY 10302718-816-8929

Ken FormicaFlag Container Services, Inc.11 Ferry StreetStaten Island, NY 10302718-720-4650

Ed FuciniChris Limousines U.S.A. Inc.139 Woodruff LaneStaten Island, NY 10310718-442-4636

Flint GennariFine Art Fotos & Video118 Prospect AvenueStaten Island, NY 10301718-273-2130

Sergey GubermanEdible Arrangements39 Victory BoulevardStaten Island, NY 10301347-466-5699

David GutmanMerchant Data Systems1303 Clove RoadStaten Island, NY 10301718-981-9600

Richard GradoCreative Media66 Willow Ave., Ste. 202Staten Island, NY 10305718-556-4200

Jack HoffmanTransportation Solutions Group,TSSAffiliated Computer ServicesA Xerox Company1150 South AvenueStaten Island, NY 10314718-313-9609

Allan KatzComprehensive Wealth Management Group LLC1146 Forest Avenue,2nd FloorStaten Island, NY 10310718-980-3737

Anthony LibecciThe Dr. Theodore A. Atlas Foundation543 Cary AveStaten Island, NY 10310718-980-7037

Fred LimeriLimeri Insurance Agency3929 Amboy RoadStaten Island, NY 10308718-227-0808

Ronald S. MalangaRGM Signs & Awnings Inc.1234 Castleton AvenueStaten Island, NY 10310718-442-0598

Bret MoletaMindsaw.com900 South AvenueStaten Island, NY 10314718-227-2300

Manish M. Patni, CHAM + R Hospitality Management144-17 156th StreetJamaica, NY 11434718-276-8689 x102

David PowellReliable Office Systems 4442 Arthur Kill RoadStaten Island, NY 10309718-967-6000 x213

Lenny RampullaRampulla Architects, PC155 3rd StreetStaten Island, NY 10306718-987-1310

Jane RogersSI Yankees75 Richmond TerraceStaten Island, NY 10301718-720-9265 x211

Tricia SabatiniStaten Island Terminal LLC2541 Richmond TerraceStaten island, NY 10303718-420-0400

Donald SarconeDeSantis, Kiefer, Shall & Sarcone, LLP1675 Richmond RdStaten Island, NY 10304718-351-2233 x202

David SorkinJewish Community Centerof Staten Island1466 Manor RoadStaten Island, NY 10314718-475-5200

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Salvatore SottileSottile Security International, Inc.40 Exchange Place, 4th FloorNew York, NY 10005718-448-0148�

Margaret Souza, Ph.D.Empire State CollegeStaten Island Unit500 Seaview AvenueStaten Island, NY 10305718-667-7524 x1776

Bob StimellUS Coffee51 Alpha PlazaHicksville, NY 11801800-776-2866 x571

Richard TraversNRG Energy4401 Victory BoulevardStaten Island, NY 10314718-390-2776

Jennifer TroianielloOffice Equipment Co. of SI2366 Forest AvenueStaten Island, NY 10303718-273-3605

Luz VilladaHealthPlus241 37th Street, 4th floorBrooklyn, NY 11232718-840-4492

Matthew ZoccoHi NRG Sound Production2110 Clove RoadStaten Island, NY 10305718-818-8490

BUILDING & DEVELOPER’S CIRCLE

Michael AbboudOuterbridge Group forDevelopment101 M Ellis StreetStaten Island, NY 10307718-317-0124

Mohamed AdamMay Ship Repair3075 Richmond TerraceStaten Island, NY 10303718 442-9700 x20

Dominick CiccarelliThink Design Architecture101 Victory BoulevardStaten Island, NY 10301718-987-3729

Brian DeForestAtlantic Salt Co.561 Richmond TerraceStaten Island, NY 10309718-816-7200

Michael DePompoBlade Construction188 Van Buren StreetStaten Island, NY 10301718-727-2100

Peter FranchiniFlag Container Services, Inc.11 Ferry StreetStaten Island, NY 10302718-720-4650

Richard MartucciWWC Corp. General Contractors114 Spencer StreetStaten Island, NY 10314718-698-9577

Frank RizzoCornerstone Realty Partners, Inc.1765 Victory BoulevardStaten Island, NY 10314718-447-8100

Jim VirgaABCO Maintenance834 Morrow StreetStaten Island, NY 10303718-816-7575

James WitteDonjon Recycling2453 Arthur Kill RoadStaten Island, NY 10309718-984-4100z

Josiah A. Wuestneck, PE, PPIronstate Development50 Washington StreetHoboken, NJ 07030201-963-5200 x5144

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LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

Regina BoukhvalovaNorthfield Bank1731 Victory Blvd.Staten Island, NY 10314718-448-1000 x1535

Kim FlotteronFalk & Associates, LLC843 Rahway AvenueWoodbridge, NJ 07095732-877-1500 x3

Brian GomezTD Bank1837 Richmond AvenueStaten Island, NY 10314718-982-1124

Dario PompeoLotus Advisory Group1303 Clove RoadStaten Island, NY 10301718-981-0600

Henry RauI-Net Computer Solutions, Inc.4 Tatro StreetStaten Island, NY 10306718-351-0099

Tara RoedLet Them Eat Cupcakes!347-247-1184

Frank SanchezHilton Garden Inn1100 South AvenueStaten Island, NY 10314718-477-2400

Cory SchifterCasale Jewelers1639 Richmond RoadStaten Island, NY 10304718-351-8300

Joseph TorresMerrill Lynch900 South AvenueStaten Island, NY 10314718-494-5503

Ryan WalshWalsh Electrical Contracting, Inc.76 Midland AvenueStaten Island, NY 10306718-351-3399

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GREEN & CLEAN COUNCIL

Libia ColonFree Lighting87 Wright StreetStaten Island, NY 10304718-720-2209

Alexander J. Federico IVCoastal Plumbing Supply Co., Inc.480 Bay StreetStaten Island, NY 10304347-745-1191 x1198

Alfred GillNeighborhood Housing Services of SI700 Castleton AvenueStaten Island, NY 10310718-442-8081

Gary GreccoEnergyPro Insulation155 Androvette StreetStaten Island, NY 10309718-984-7211

James ImbroSI Renewable Energy467 Vernon AvenueStaten Island, NY 10309

Charlie OliverGreenbuildingevents.com394 Broadway, 5th FloorNew York, NY 10013

Gary TimblinBrighton USA Ltd.814 Richmond TerraceStaten Island, NY 10301718-447-2000

Ryan WalshWalsh Electrical Contracting Inc.76 Midland AveStaten Island, NY 10306718-351-3399

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40 UNDER 40 LEADERSHIP GROUPJared GlickShredability25 Victory Boulevard, 2nd FloorStaten Island, NY 10301888-220-9730

Erik AndersonThe Price Is Right Movers579 Winant AveStaten Island, NY 10309347-630-7477

Charles BalducciNYC Arts Cypher12 Broad StreetStaten Island, NY 10304718-981-8510

Barbara BellesiThe Employment Network/Collegebound Network1200 South Ave, Ste 202Staten Island, NY 10314718-307-6250

Ryan BrehmThe Sign Guy35 Hancock StreetStaten Island, NY 10305718-667-3492

Frank ButhornCrown Trophy1374 Richmond RoadStaten Island, NY 10304718-987-0002

Dan CaropresoMagicx Studios359 Cleveland Avenue, Suite 2Staten Island, NY 10308718-554-1383

Salvatore CriscuoloDaddyO’s BBQ & Sports Bar35 Androvette StreetStaten Island, NY 10309718-948-3333

Jak DaragjatiJD Systems322 Arlene StreetStaten Island, NY 10314718-775-6913

Neal DeVitoNew York Rock Salt335 Chelsea RoadStaten Island, NY 10314718-873-0805

Massimo DiDonnaPartners in Sound Production18 Hervey StreetStaten Island, NY 10309718-967-7347

Michael Paul GaglioPaul Gaglio General Contractors, Inc.115 Martin Avenue, Suite 3Staten Island, NY 10314718-698-4919

Dil GillaniGillani Homes62 Sand LaneStaten Island, NY 10305718-442-4400

Richard Ippolito, Jr.R. Ippolito Distributing4865 Arthur Kill RoadStaten Island, NY 10309718-948-0330

Elvis KraljevPosh Baby & Teen2935 Veterans Road WestStaten Island, NY 10309718-227-7506

Nick LegakisSt. John's University300 Howard AvenueStaten Island, NY 10301718-390-4146

Anthony LibecciAflac Insurance900 South Ave, Suite 100Staten Island, NY 10314718-644-3215

Jennifer LimeriLimeri Insurance Agency3929 Amboy RoadStaten Island, NY 10308718-227-0808

Richard A. Luthmann, Esq., JD LLMThe Luthmann Law Firm, PLLC2040 Victory BoulevardStaten Island, NY 10314347-270-8502

William MehnertSovereign Bank | Santander6975 Amboy RoadStaten Island, NY 10307718-569-3500

Joseph MilanoNorthwestern Mutual1602 Richmond Road, 2nd FloorStaten Island, NY 10304718-987-8000

Christopher OtterbeckThe Otterbeck Law Firm939 Huguenot AveStaten Island, NY 10312718-967-3737

Michael PiazzaPaving Arts100 Hickory AvenueStaten Island, NY 10305718-227-7283

Anthony RapacciuloPrcision LLC372 Ionia AvenueStaten Island, NY 10312718-490-5023

Rebecca Russo IacobellisIacobellis & Joyce CPAs, LLP18 Hervey StreetStaten Island, NY 10309646-302-3120

As of 2/20/12

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40 UNDER 40 LEADERSHIP GROUP

Michael ScarimboloAdvisors Mortgage Group, LLC.2672 Amboy Road 2AStaten Island, NY 10309718-984-2600 x13

Shane SorrentoApex Credit Solutions, Inc.1110 South AveStaten Island, NY 10314718-701-2252

Christopher SpinellaChris Nipz Design1110 South Ave, Suite 3Staten Island, NY 10314347-307-2095

Philip Squatrito, DDSHealthy Smiles of Staten Island142 Annadale RoadStaten Island, NY 10312718-948-1600

Benny UmbraUSA Tax Prep Plus, LLC3929 Amboy RoadStaten Island, NY 10308718-878-6366

Steve VillamarinVillamarin Auto World2699 Richmond TerraceStaten Island, NY 10303718-442-1155

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LAND & BUILDINGS COUNCIL

Michael AbboudOuterbridge Group for Development101 M Ellis StreetStaten Island, NY 10307718-317-0124

Robert Fitzsimmons, Jr.Gateway Arms Realty Corp.285 St. Marks PlaceStaten Island, NY 10301718-273-3800

Joseph FortunatoMJ Fortunato Septic26 Johnson StreetStaten Island, NY 10109718-356-6398

George KayeSouthport Plaza1150 South AvenueStaten Island, NY 10314718-761-9600

Richard MartucciWWC Corp. General Contractors114 Spencer StreetStaten Island, NY 10314718-698-9577

Thomas McAuleyCounty Tree Care Inc.125 Androvette StreetStaten Island, NY 10309718-966-8000

Michael SchneiderMassey Knakal205 Montague Street, 3rd Fl.Brooklyn, NY 11201718-307-6527

Bobby VanderbiltVanbro1900 South AvenueStaten Island, NY 10314718-698-1100

EXECUTIVE WOMEN’S COUNCIL

Jennifer ArlenSI Behavioral Network777 Seaview Avenue, #2Staten Island, NY 10305718-351-5530

Xiomara AyalaMarathon Bank1200 Forest AvenueStaten Island, NY 10310718-727-5670

Paula CaputoRichmond University Medical Center355 Bard Ave,Villa Building, 1st fl.Staten Island, NY 10310718-818-2102

Melanie Franklin CohnCouncil on the Arts & Humanities for SI1000 Richmond TerraceStaten Island, NY 10301718-447-3329

Pamela ColumbiaStatewide Fire Corp.2047 Victory Blvd.Staten Island, NY 10314718-494-6798

Janet Warren DugoSI Business Trends66 Willow AveStaten Island, NY 10305718-556-4200

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Gerry FredericksenLove Travel, LLC41 Ardsley StStaten Island, NY 10306718-987-9663

Joan GalestroTD Bank126 Page Ave.Staten Island, NY 10306718-227-5071

Joanne Gerenser, PhDThe Eden II Programs150 Granite AvenueStaten Island, NY 10303718-816-1422 x115

Olga GrappelEuropean Wax Center2381 Hylan BoulevardStaten Island, NY 10306718-980-3300

Jennifer Gray-BrumskineConte’s Global Enterprises Inc. 347-489-1953

Robin LefkowitzEileen MerkentNorthfield Bank1731 Victory BlvdStaten Island, NY 10314718-448-1000

Juliet LewisCon Edison1 Davis AvenueStaten Island, NY 10310718-390-6303

Chrissy MazzolaNorth American D.F., Inc.280 Watchogue RoadStaten Island, NY 10314718-698-2500

Jeanne SarnoEmpire State Bank1361 North Railroad AveStaten Island, NY 10306347-592-1938

Lenore SchwartzTotal Electric388 South AvenueStaten Island, NY 10303718-273-9300

Lori SinagraRobert DeFalco Realty1678 Hylan BlvdStaten Island, NY 10305718-987-7900

Serena StonickLahr, Dillon, Manzulli, Kelley & Penett, PC33 Decker AvenueStaten Island, NY 10302718-447-8841 x17

Terry TarangeloSignature Bank2066 Hylan BoulevardStaten Island, NY 10306718-621-7415

Terry TroiaProject Hospitality100 Park AvenueStaten Island, NY 10302718-448-1544 x110

Linda WalshWalsh Electrical Contracting Inc.76 Midland AveStaten Island, NY 10306718-351-3399

Reneé WoodReneé Wood & Associates, LLC1-800-475-1053

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TRIFECTA SPONSORS

Approved Energy, A divisionof Approved Oil CompanyChris Fazio6741 Fifth AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11220718-238-1050

Blue Star GroupTom Costa445 Woodvale AvenueStaten Island, NY 10309718-689-9999

DeSantis, Kiefer, Shall & Sarcone, LLPDonald Sarcone, CPA1675 Richmond RoadStaten Island, NY 10304718-351-2233 x202

DM AdvisorsIlyssa DeCasperisKim Moore-Ward59 Tanglewood Dr.Staten Island, NY 10308718-344-7742

ECHOPasquale Loporcaro4288 Arthur Kill Rd, Ste 4Staten Island,, NY 10309718-967-9086

Empire State BankJeanne Sarno1361 North Railroad AveStaten Island, NY 10306347-592-1938

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TRIFECTA SPONSORS

Free LightingLibia Colon87 Wright St.Staten Island, NY 10304718-720-2209

Gaeta, Inc.Justin Gaeta25 Van StreetStaten Island, NY 10310718-720-7220

Hudson City Savings BankDenis Salamone4106 Hylan BoulevardStaten Island, NY 10308201-967-1900

North American D.F., Inc.Chrissy Mazzola280 Watchogue RoadStaten Island, NY 10314718-698-2500

Statewide Fire Corp.Pamela Columbia2047 Victory Blvd.Staten Island, NY 10314718-494-6798

Total ElectricLenore Schwartz388 South AvenueStaten Island, NY 10303718-273-9300

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