Recent traffic accidents that simultaneously shut down the Goethals Bridge and Outerbridge Crossing have Staten Island residents concerned about their vulnerability in the event of traffic disasters.
Overdevelopment
October 21, 2003
Rapid growth in the mid-island and south shore is creating problems of overcrowding. Local leaders are struggling to manage the steady commercial and residential development, which is putting a strain on public resources, creating traffic problems, and causing larger classroom sizes.