Member Designated Projects
TRANSPARENCY
All requests submitted by Congresswoman Malliotakis to the House Committee on Appropriations are posted below. Members are required to certify that neither they nor their immediate family have a financial interest in the requests made.
PROJECTS REQUESTED FOR FY26
Note: The projects are listed in alphabetical order by project sponsor.
Project Sponsor: College of Staten Island
Project Name: Public Safety Center
Project Description/Location: The establishment of a Public Safety Center within CS f's library will significantly enhance the safety and well-being of our college community, and the broader local community that utilizes its campus for various events. This Center will serve as a centralized resource hub where students, faculty, staff, and community members can access emergency services, safety information and support resources in a convenient and accessible location. 2800 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10314
FY26 Requested Amount: $3,500,000
Project Sponsor: Freshkills Park Alliance
Project Name: Freshkills Biological Station
Project Description/Location: In furtherance of their efforts to provide cutting edge science, research, and education opportunities for Staten Island, New York, and the region as a whole. The requested funding would be used by the FKPA to purchase equipment to be used at their Biological Station which will enhance opportunities for researchers and students to undertake study of the most pressing environmental issues facing our community, such as climate resilience, species conservation in urban areas, and green jobs training. 2240 Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314
FY26 Requested Amount: $1,375,000
Project Sponsor: New York City Department of Corrections
Project Name: Safety and Security Upgrades
Project Description/Location: In furtherance of their efforts to provide cutting edge science, research, and education opportunities for Staten Island, New York, and the region as a whole. The requested funding would be used by the FKPA to purchase equipment to be used at their Biological Station which will enhance opportunities for researchers and students to undertake study of the most pressing environmental issues facing our community, such as climate resilience, species conservation in urban areas, and green jobs training. 75-20 Astoria Blvds, Queens, NY 11370
FY26 Requested Amount: $359,421
Project Sponsor: New York City Fire Department
Project Name: Staten Island Training Facility
Project Description/Location: The firehouse needs a complete kitchen renovation, replacement of the roofing, security fencing around the perimeter, and parking lot and apron replacement. In 2018, the former firehouse that housed Engine 154 in Staten Island became host to the first Squad Company on the island. As Squad companies are larger and have an expanded scope of responsibilities, the firehouse is in need of renovations to ensure that it properly can house the Squad. The City of New York owns this building on Staten Island, New York which needs to be renovated. Squad companies are the most flexible and versatile FDNY units, as they can operate as engine companies, truck companies, rescue companies, or hazmat companies. Staten Island received its first ever squad company in 2018, when the Squad 8 was moved into the firehouse that previously housed Engine 154. As Squad companies are larger, they require additional space and berthing for all the additional crews and equipment.. 9 Metrotech Center, Brooklyn, New York 11201
FY26 Requested Amount: $25,000,000
Project Sponsor: New York City Fire Department
Project Name: Squad 8 Firehouse Renovations
Project Description/Location: The firehouse needs a complete kitchen renovation, replacement of the roofing, security fencing around the perimeter, and parking lot and apron replacement. In 2018, the former firehouse that housed Engine 154 in Staten Island became host to the first Squad Company on the island. As Squad companies are larger and have an expanded scope of responsibilities, the firehouse is in need of renovations to ensure that it properly can house the Squad. The City of New York owns this building on Staten Island, New York which needs to be renovated. Squad companies are the most flexible and versatile FDNY units, as they can operate as engine companies, truck companies, rescue companies, or hazmat companies. Staten Island received its first ever squad company in 2018, when the Squad 8 was moved into the firehouse that previously housed Engine 154. As Squad companies are larger, they require additional space and berthing for all the additional crews and equipment. 9 Metrotech Center, Brooklyn, New York 11201
FY26 Requested Amount: $4,000,000
Project Sponsor: New York City Fire Department
Project Name: FDNY Engine 284/Ladder 149/Satellite 3 Generator Installation
Project Description/Location: The project would benefit the firefighters of Engine 284/Ladder 149/Satellite 3 who share the building, who respond to fire and medical emergencies throughout the borough of Staten Island, which, in turn, would benefit the fire and life safety of all residents on the island. Ensuring that the firehouse stays running during major weather events or power outages means that our first responders will always be able to protect their community and would help secure the health and safety for all in South Brooklyn.
FY26 Requested Amount: $1,230,000
Project Sponsor: New York City Fire Department
Project Name: FDNY Engine 155/Ladder 78/Satellite 3 Generator Installation
Project Description/Location: The project would benefit the firefighters of Engine 155 and Ladder 78 who share the building, who respond to fire and medical emergencies throughout the borough of Staten Island, which, in turn, would benefit the fire and life safety of all residents on the island. Ensuring that the firehouse stays running during major weather events or power outages means that our first responders will always be able to protect their community, and would help secure the health and safety for all Staten Islanders.
FY26 Requested Amount: $1,230,000
Project Sponsor: New York City Housing Authority
Project Name: New Lane Area Cameras
Project Description/Location: Would add additional cameras to the existing CCTV system for safety and security around the complex 90 Church Street, New York, NY 10007
FY26 Requested Amount: $4,000,000
Project Sponsor: New York City Housing Authority
Project Name: Berry Houses CCTV
Project Description/Location: This would provide 128 cameras: 32 in the lobby, 48 in the exterior, 16 in the elevator, 16 in the roof landing, and 16 in the elevator machine room. 90 Church Street, New York, NY 10007
FY26 Requested Amount: $3,600,000
Project Sponsor: New York City Housing Authority
Project Name: Mariner’s Harbor-Exterior Security Lighting
Project Description/Location: Installation of security lighting throughout the complex to address safety concerns. 90 Church Street, New York, NY 10007
FY26 Requested Amount: $4,000,000
Project Sponsor: New York City Police Department
Project Name: Camera Safety Upgrades
Project Description/Location: With an uptick in car theft and car breaks in the area which is difficult to combat due to the lack of cameras in the area and desolate nature at night. Argus cameras will be placed to have surveillance in the area. One Police Plaza, New York, NY 10038
FY26 Requested Amount: $239,328
Project Sponsor: New York City Police Department
Project Name: Mobile Plate Readers
Project Description/Location: The funding would be used for the purchase of these systems will be used to combat automobile theft: speed enforcement applications such as slowing and maintaining posted speeds; traffic data collection. The portability of the systems allows for rapid deployment in problem areas. Over the last five years, car thefts across New York City have increased 15% and with the hard work of the New York Police department these thefts on Staten Island have decreased by 11%. There is a lot of work left to do and these systems will help the NYPD protect our citizens. One Police Plaza, New York, NY 10038
FY26 Requested Amount: $180,000
Project Sponsor: New York City Department of Small Business Services
Project Name: Infrastructure Upgrades for the Staten Island Ferry Terminal (SIFT)
Project Description/Location: This critical initiative seeks to modernize the SIFT to address current and future risks to operational continuity while supporting the long-term functionality of vital transportation and public spaces between and in Staten Island and Manhattan. The deconstruction of the existing Whitehall Ferry Terminal (WFT) and rebuilding of a new, modern SIFT is a critical step in the creation of an integrated, areawide flood protection system (FPS). This FPS will protect against coastal and tidal flooding for the City’s Financial District (FiDi) Seaport stretch of the Lower Manhattan shoreline.
FY26 Requested Amount: $3,341,250
Project Sponsor: United States Army Corps of Engineers
Project Name: New York and New Jersey Harbor Deepening and Channel Improvements Study Project
Project Description/Location: The Navigation Project, Pre-construction Engineering and Design plan moving forward is to deepen the channels by 5 feet to a maintained depth of -55 feet MLLW. The seven channels are: Ambrose Channel, Anchorage Channel, the Kill Van Kull, Newark Bay Channel, South Elizabeth Channel, and Elizabeth Channel, and Port Jersey Channel. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District 26 Federal Plaza, Room 17-411 New York, NY, 10278
FY26 Requested Amount: $2,000,000
Project Sponsor: United States Army Corps of Engineers
Project Name: Howland Hook Re-evaluation Study Project
Project Description/Location: Howland Hook Marine Terminal (HHMT) is located on the northwestern coast of Staten Island, NY adjacent to the Arthur Kill federal navigation channel. The channel is maintained at -50 feet MLLW. The proposed re- evaluation study will examine the possibility of improving navigation within the channel by widening, bend- easing, and/or deepening. In particular, widening the Arthur Kill would allow quicker, safer transit to and from HHMTU.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District 26 Federal Plaza, Room 17-411 New York, NY, 10278
FY26 Requested Amount: $500,000
PROJECTS REQUESTED FOR 2023
Note: The projects are listed in alphabetical order by project sponsor.
Project Sponsor: Albanian Islamic Cultural Center
Project Name: Albanian Islamic Cultural Center’s Accessibility Project
Project Description/Location: The funding would be used for renovations which include the installation of an elevator to help serve people that have physical disabilities, health problems and the aged community. Located at 307 Victory Blvd Staten Island NY, 10301
FY24 Requested Amount: $500,000
Project Sponsor: Central Family Life Center
Project Name: Central Family Life Center Expansion Project
Project Description/Location: This project will be used to renovate their current location for a fire suppression system, new security doors, and to make their location ADA-compliant. Located at 59 Wright St. New York, NY, 10304
FY24 Requested Amount: $500,000
Project Sponsor: College of Staten Island, City University of New York
Project Name: College of Staten Island STEM Lab
Project Description/Location: The project is to replace outdated scientific lab equipment at the College of Staten Island, 2800 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10314
FY24 Requested Amount: $2,900,000
Project Sponsor: Holy Trinity St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Project Name: Holy Trinity St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Community Center Roof Repair
Project Description/Location: This project will replace the roof at the church community center located at 1641 Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314
FY24 Requested Amount: $500,000
Project Sponsor: Lifestyles for the Disabled
Project Name: Lifestyles for the Disabled Expansion Project
Project Description/Location: This project will be used to purchase new trailers to be used as the training facility at their location which does job training to for disabled members of the community. These funds will also be used to further make the facility ADA-compliant for their many trainees. Located at 930 Willowbrook Road, Staten Island, NY 10314
FY24 Requested Amount: $750,000
Project Sponsor: New York City Department of Transportation, located at 55 Water Street, 12th Floor, New York NY 10041
Project Name: Mid Island Bluebelt Street Construction Project
Project Description/Location: The funding would be used for storm sewer build-out in the Laconia Avenue Area in Staten Island, NY.
FY24 Requested Amount: $1,000,000
Project Sponsor: New York City Department of Transportation, located at 55 Water Street, 12th Floor, New York NY 10041
Project Name: SER200247/New Storm Sewer Construction, Sanitary Sewer Replacement and Water Main Work Project
Project Description/Location: The funding would alleviate sewer back-ups on King Street in Staten Island, NY.
FY24 Requested Amount: $5,000,000
Project Sponsor: New York City Economic Development Corporation, One Liberty Plaza, New York, NY 10006
Project Name: The Pier 1 renovation project
Project Description/Location: This project has been designed with the primary objectives of reestablishing public access to the waterfront pier on Staten Island's North Shore
FY24 Requested Amount: $5,000,000
Project Sponsor: New York City Housing Authority, 90 Church Street, New York, NY 10007
Project Name: New York City Housing Authority South Beach Residence
Project Description/Location: The funding would be used to install a fire alarm system with a public housing development consisting of eight residential buildings on Staten Island.
FY24 Requested Amount: $1,500,000
Project Sponsor: New York City Police Department, One Police Plaza, New York, NY 10038
Project Name: Personal protective equipment including trauma kits
Project Description/Location: The project is to replace out-of-date tasers and belt-worn trauma kits for the NYPD which services New York City.
FY24 Requested Amount: $2,200,000
Project Sponsor: On Your Mark
Project Name: On Your Mark's Renovation Upgrade Project
Project Description/Location: This project would be to add wheelchair-accessible elevators to the building and further make the facility ADA compliant, at their facility located at 645 Forest Ave, Staten Island, NY 10210
FY24 Requested Amount: $1,500,000
Project Sponsor: The Children’s Aid Society
Project Name: New Goodhue Center
Project Description/Location: This project entails the ground-up construction of a 36,253-square-foot multi-purpose community facility at 117 W 124th Street, NY, 10027
FY24 Requested Amount: $5,000,000
Project Sponsor: The Guild for Exceptional Children, Inc
Project Name: The Guild for Exceptional Children’s ADA Compliance Renovation Project
Project Description/Location: The project is for renovations which include creating a more barrier-free environment that will make wheelchair use in the facility easier at their location located at 260 68th Street, Brooklyn NY 11220
FY24 Requested Amount: $2,000,000
Project Sponsor: The Salvation Army Bensonhurst Corps
Project Name: Salvation Army Bensonhurst Corps Restroom Accessibility Project
Project Description/Location: The project is to upgrade three floors of restroom facilities at their location located at 7317 18th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11204
FY24 Requested Amount: $500,000