Bill > S05898

This bill transfers specific parcels of land on Staten Island from highway use to park use, specifically vesting ownership of portions of Willowbrook Parkway and Richmond Parkway to the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. The transferred land includes sections of roadway from Victory Boulevard to Great Kills Park and from the Staten Island Expressway to Richmond Avenue. The bill stipulates that these lands must be used exclusively for park purposes and cannot be sold, leased, or repurposed without explicit legislative approval. To compensate for the de-mapping of these parkways, the bill requires setting aside funds equal to the construction cost of the affected roadways, which can be used for highway, road, or transit improvements in Staten Island. These potential improvements could include projects like creating turning lanes, extending service roads, or constructing connectors between roadways. Additionally, the bill allows the city of New York to potentially apply for an exchange of adjacent property on Rockland Avenue, subject to land use review and applicable state laws. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5898