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Vito Fossella is from Staten Island. He has a bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a law degree from Fordham University. He lives with his wife, Mary Patricia Rowan, and their three children in the Great Kills neighborhood on Staten Island.

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Before taking office as Staten Island's borough president, Vito was a mortgage loan officer for nine months. 

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Vito is currently the Staten Island Borough President. He was elected in 2021 and is currently serving his first term. He previously served as a member of the New York City Council from 1994 to 1997 and represented New York's 13th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1997 to 2009. 

As of July 16, 2025, Vito Fossella did not have a website or any information online.

Economy

Supports the creation of safer pedestrian walkways and beautification in front of Staten Island University Hospital.

As borough president, supported the creation of safer pedestrian walkways and beautification in front of Staten Island University Hospital.

As borough president, launched the "Don't Trash On Me" campaign to encourage cleanliness.

As borough president, launched the "Don't Trash On Me" to clean litter across Staten Island.

- As borough president, supported the creation of safer pedestrian walkways and beautification in front of Staten Island University Hospital.
- As borough president, launched the "Don't Trash On Me" to clean litter across Staten Island.

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As borough president, announced a partnership that will allow Staten Islanders to anonymously upload home security videos, photos, and tips directly to the police through the Ring App.

As borough president, Fossella worked to reduce car thefts on Staten Island.

As borough president, created a task force to address car thefts on Staten Island.

- As borough president, announced a partnership that will allow Staten Islanders to anonymously upload home security videos, photos, and tips directly to the police through the Ring App.
- As borough president, created a task force to address car thefts on Staten Island.

Public Safety

Proposes extending the high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane on the Staten Island Expressway and adding a flyover lane to connect directly to the West Shore Expressway.

- Proposes extending the high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane on the Staten Island Expressway and adding a flyover lane to connect directly to the West Shore Expressway.
- Opposes congestion pricing.

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Healthcare

Supports efforts to establish a performing arts high school at Snug Harbor.

Supports establishing a performing arts high school at Snug Harbor.

As borough president, reopened the Suspension Hearing Center at the Petrides Complex.

- Supports establishing a performing arts high school at Snug Harbor.
- As borough president, reopened the Suspension Hearing Center at the Petrides Complex.

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Collaborating with local officials to explore the development of a new Park & Ride facility in Arden Heights.

Supports the development of a new Arden Heights Park & Ride.

- Supports the creation of safer pedestrian walkways and beautification in front of Staten Island University Hospital.
- As borough president, launched the "Don't Trash On Me" to clean litter across Staten Island.

- Proposes extending the high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane on the Staten Island Expressway and adding a flyover lane to connect directly to the West Shore Expressway.

Vito Fossella - Wikipedia

Vito Fossella is from Staten Island. He attended Iona College and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in economics in 1987. He also has a Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law. He lives with his wife, Mary Patricia Rowan, and their three children in the Great Kills neighborhood on Staten Island.

As a congressman, voted against same-sex marriage and for the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, which prohibits job discrimination based on sexual orientation.

As a city council member, authored legislation to close the Fresh Kills Landfill permanently.

Vito Fossella is from Staten Island. He has a bachelor of science degree in economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a juris doctor from the Fordham University School of Law. He lives with his wife, Mary Patricia Rowan, and their three children in the Great Kills neighborhood on Staten Island.

Vito is currently the Staten Island Borough President. He was elected in 2021 and is serving his first term. He previously served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1997 to 2009, representing New York's 13th congressional district. He served six terms. Before that, he was a member of the New York City Council from 1994 to 1997, serving one full term and completing the remaining term of a predecessor.

Plans to work with the NYC Economic Development Corporation to revisit a senior retirement village called Landmark Colony.

Supports the development of a new Park & Ride facility in Arden Heights.

Supports the partnership between the NYPD and Ring to allow residents to anonymously upload home security footage to assist law enforcement.

As a city council member, authored legislation to permanently close the Fresh Kills Landfill.

Vito is currently the Staten Island Borough President. He was elected in 2021 and is serving his first term. He previously served as a member of the New York City Council from 1994 to 1997 and represented New York's 13th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1997 to 2009.

Plans to explore a new Arden Heights Park & Ride in collaboration with local officials.

Proposes extending the high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane on the Staten Island Expressway and adding a flyover lane to connect with the West Shore Expressway.

Worked with the NYC Economic Development Corporation to revisit the senior retirement village Landmark Colony.

As borough president, worked with the Office of Emergency Management to open Staten Island's first Emergency Command Center.

Supports the development of a performing arts high school at Snug Harbor.

As borough president, oversaw the opening of North Park in Freshkills Park.

Supports the revitalization of the North Shore Waterfront.

As borough president, secured a commitment for a comprehensive task force with regional and federal forces in the NYPD to address car thefts on Staten Island.

Vito Fossella is from Staten Island. He attended Iona College and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in economics. He also has a Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law. He lives with his wife, Mary Patricia Rowan, and their three children in the Great Kills neighborhood on Staten Island.

Vito is currently the Staten Island Borough President. He was elected in 2021 and is serving his first term. He previously served as a member of the New York City Council from 1994 to 1997 and represented New York's 13th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1997 to 2009. 

As borough president, worked to establish a task force with regional and federal law enforcement to address car thefts.

As borough president, Fossella oversaw the creation of a new streetscape plan on Seaview Avenue that aims to improve pedestrian safety and beautify the area in front of Staten Island University Hospital.

As a congressman, voted against same-sex marriage and in favor of employment non-discrimination based on sexual orientation.

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Michael Colombo is from Staten Island. He has a bachelor's degree from CUNY College of Staten Island. He lives with his wife, Tracy, and their son, Patrick, in West Brighton.

Michael's campaign for Staten Island Borough President is his first entry into politics.

Plans to work with city government and business leaders to lower living costs.

- Plans to work with city government and business leaders to lower living costs.

As of July 16, 2025, Michael Colombo’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes there is a housing shortage and supports making it easier to develop new housing for young professionals, first-time buyers, and the elderly community.

Believes there is a housing shortage and supports making it easier to develop new housing for young professionals, first-time buyers, and the elderly.

- Believes there is a housing shortage and supports making it easier to develop new housing for young professionals, first-time buyers, and the elderly.

Supports public transportation reform on Staten Island, including fast ferry service from Bay Terrace to Manhattan and reintroducing the St. George to Brooklyn service.

Supports increasing micro transit and ridesharing options to reduce long commute times.

Supports discounts for Staten Island residents on congestion pricing and express bus fare until infrastructure can provide reliable service.

Supports discounts for Staten Island residents on congestion pricing and express bus fare until the infrastructure is improved.

- Supports public transportation reform on Staten Island, including fast ferry service from Bay Terrace to Manhattan and reintroducing the St. George to Brooklyn service.
- Supports increasing micro transit and ridesharing options to reduce long commute times.
- Supports discounts for Staten Island residents on congestion pricing and express bus fare until the infrastructure is improved.

Supports increasing access to mental health services by committing to more inpatient and outpatient treatment centers and specialized pediatric mental health centers.

Supports increasing access to mental health services, including inpatient and outpatient treatment centers and specialized centers for children.

Believes in fostering and supporting community health centers to provide information, conduct pre-emptive screenings, and respond to emergencies.

Supports building and resourcing community health centers that provide information, conduct pre-emptive screenings, and respond to emergencies.

- Supports increasing access to mental health services, including inpatient and outpatient treatment centers and specialized centers for children.
- Supports building and resourcing community health centers that provide information, conduct pre-emptive screenings, and respond to emergencies.

Supports partnering with the City University of New York (CUNY) to open a practical teaching health center at the College of Staten Island (CSI) to provide nursing and medical students with hands-on experience while offering free or low-cost care to the community.

Proposes opening a practical teaching health center at the College of Staten Island (CSI) to provide nursing and medical students with hands-on experience while offering free or low-cost care to the community.

- Proposes opening a practical teaching health center at the College of Staten Island (CSI) to provide nursing and medical students with hands-on experience while offering free or low-cost care to the community.

Michael Colombo

Michael Colombo is from Staten Island. He has a Regents Diploma from Staten Island Technical High School and a bachelor 

's degree from CUNY College of Staten Island. He lives with his wife, Tracy, and their son, Patrick, in West Brighton.

Believes there is a housing shortage and supports making it easier to develop new housing for all demographics, including young professionals, first-time buyers, and the elderly.

Supports increasing access to mental health services for all citizens, regardless of income.

- Borough Presidents serve as advocates for their respective boroughs, advising the mayor and city agencies on borough-specific needs and priorities. ​
- By influencing budget allocations and land use decisions, Borough Presidents can directly impact the development and quality of life in their boroughs.
- Borough Presidents are elected to four-year terms and can serve up to two consecutive terms. ​
- The annual salary for a Borough President is $179,200. ​