STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Mayor Eric Adams announced that nearly $30 million of his so-called “Best Budget Ever” will go toward a handful of parks and public spaces across Staten Island.

Adams highlighted the allocation of funds during a press conference at the Staten Island Zoo in West Brighton on Thursday.

“New York is a five-borough city, it’s not just Manhattan-centered,” Adams said. “Each borough is important because the people of this city are important. And under our administration we have always made it clear that we have to catch up when it comes to Staten Island. For far too long they were being denied and we want to make sure we put the resources here. So today’s announcement is just the latest example of this administration’s five-borough concept and mindset.”

Adams shared the

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