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05/14/2012
It's Bluebelt, not houses, for Staten Island's Grasmere neighborhood (SI Advance)
The Staten Island Advance reports.
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05/07/2012
Parks Department announces fix to Staten Island's Willowbrook Pond (SI Advance)
From Jillian Jorgenson of the Staten Island Advance.
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05/04/2012
A Walk in the Park: James Oddo's Public Battle To Fix Willowbrook Park Pond Flooding $ Pays Off
From the blog "A Walk in the Park".
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05/03/2012
$1 million in NYC budget for fix at Staten Island's Willowbrook Park Pond (SI Advance)
Tom Wrobleski of the Staten Island Advance reports.
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05/03/2012
Staten Island Business Improvement District gets green light (SI Advance)
Mark Stein of the Staten Island Advance reports.
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04/23/2012
Testimony of Councilman Oddo the the NYC Water Board
Councilman Oddo's testimony to the Water Board regarding the most recent proposed increase in water rates on April 23rd, 2012.
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04/22/2012
The lawmakers' 'litmus test' (SI Advance)
A Staten Island Advance Editorial.
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04/17/2012
Staten Island politics of proposed energy plant (SI Advance)
Judy Randall of the Staten Island Advance reports.
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04/14/2012
City rules out Staten Island's Fresh Kills as site for waste-to-energy plant (SI Advance)
Judy Randall of the Staten Island Advance reports.
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04/12/2012
NYC public advocate opposes proposal for waste plant on Staten Island (SI Advance
Judy Randall of the Staten Island Advance reports.
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PRESS RELEASES
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05/03/2012
It's Done! Whitney Woods Officially Saved!
With closing on the sale of the property, the environmentally sensitive land will be forever preserved; Councilman Oddo, Borough President Molinaro, and the Grasmere community to celebrate by planting a “Bluebelt” sign on the property on Saturday, May 12 at 11:00 a.m
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02/08/2012
Oddo Introduces Bill to Make Private Pumping Stations Come Clean
Legislation would ensure greater transparency around operations of private pumping stations that serve many Staten Islanders
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01/25/2012
Remember when the city built a firehouse and refused to fully staff it?
City Council delegation – Oddo, Ignizio, and Rose – seek assurances that the same will not happen with the 4th Precinct
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01/18/2012
Staten Island Slim Down Prepares for Year Two
After a successful inaugural campaign, Staten Island’s very own weight loss competition looks to continue bringing a healthier lifestyle to the borough
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11/15/2011
A Promise Made to the Grasmere Community; A Promise Kept
With an article from the Staten Island Advance.
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11/03/2011
Staten Island Lawmakers Criticize “Lack of Urgency” Demonstrated by Parks Department on Repairing the Oakwood Beach Berm
Parks Department refuses to fund project to protect Staten Island community from flood waters
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10/24/2011
Can the Addition of “Infrared” Equal Better Roads?
Council Members Oddo to host President of New Hampshire-based company for demonstration of technology to more effectively repair potholes
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08/04/2011
Lawmakers Push For Amendment To City Contract Rules (With Video)
Councilman Oddo joined Councilman Ignizio and Public Advocate D'Blasio to try and make government contracts available for small businesses.
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06/15/2011
Councilman Oddo to Take Part in Fifth Straight ‘Operation Backpack’ for New York City’s Underprivileged
Backpacks and school supplies can be donated from June 22 until July 21
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05/31/2011
A Plea for Help - The Dr. Theodore Atlas Foundation
As a community, it’s time to come together and help the Atlas Foundation continue to help Staten Islanders
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