COMMUNITY BOARD 1 STATEN ISLAND TO HOLD A PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION TO DISCUSS TRAFFIC ON VICTORY BOULEVARD
Community input is sought on ways to ease congestion on Victory Boulevard between Bradley and Slosson Avenues

Staten Island, New York - Community Board #1 in Staten Island will hold a Public Information Session on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 7PM to discuss traffic congestion on Victory Boulevard between Bradley and Slosson Avenues.  The meeting will be held in  St. Teresa's Hall - 1632 Victory Blvd in the Auditorium.

The meeting will be held jointly between the Transportation Committee, chaired by Anthony Marra and the Westerleigh/Silver Lake Committee, chaired by Kenneth Tirado.

Said Sean Sweeney, Chairman, Community Board #1, "This is an opportunity for the residents and business owners of Castleton Corners to offer their ideas and comments regarding traffic in their community to their city officials.  It is our hope that this opportunity for open dialogue will result in a plan to alleviate traffic congestion along this corridor."

We will be inviting representatives from the offices of: Borough President James Molinaro, Councilman Michael McMahon, Councilman James Oddo and representatives of NYC DOT.

Speakers will get time to speak in the order that they register.  In an effort to ensure that all who wish to speak have an opportunity, CB 1 is asking speakers to register in advance by emailing their name, address, phone number and a copy of their remarks to CB1CHAIR@AOL.COM  or fax comments to -718-720-1342