Island Media · Oct 28, 2026
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*City Moves Ahead With 10-Mile Waterfront Greenway Along Staten Island's North Shore* The city is moving forward with plans for a continuous 10-mile walking and biking path along Staten Island's North Shore, stretching from the Goethals Bridge all the way to the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. The greenway, open to pedestrians and cyclists, would run through parks, streets and waterfront areas and connect the St. George Ferry Terminal, the Tompkinsville Esplanade, the New Stapleton Waterfront and the East Shore beachfront. The project, first announced in 2023, is a joint effort of the Department of Transportation, the Parks Department and the Economic Development Corporation, and is part of a larger city plan for more than 40 miles of new greenways in the outer boroughs. Local elected officials say community input will shape the final design. The Department of Transportation will hold public workshops where residents can weigh in on safety, access and neighborhood concerns, with dates and locations to be announ
