NYC parks on Staten Island are closed from 1 AM to 6 AM daily unless otherwise posted. It is unlawful to enter or remain in a park during closed hours. Some parks (such as Clove Lakes and Silver Lake) have earlier posted closing times.
Violation of park curfew is a summonsable offense under 56 RCNY Section 1-03 with fines starting at 50 dollars. NYC Parks Enforcement Patrol and NYPD enforce. Waterfront and beach areas under NYC Parks (South Beach, Midland Beach) are closed after dusk except for designated events. Contact Staten Island at 311 for enforcement.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
Richmond County, NY
Staten Island outdoor lighting must comply with NYC Zoning Resolution Section 23-00 and 42-00 performance standards for glare and trespass.
Richmond County, NY
NYC Zoning performance standards and common-law nuisance address excessive light trespass onto neighboring Staten Island properties.
Richmond County, NY
Official NYC-issued or approved bins must be placed at the curb between 6 PM the night before pickup and 4 AM the morning of pickup, and removed from the pub...
Richmond County, NY
NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) collects trash on Staten Island. Under the 2024 Containerization Rule, residential buildings with 1-9 units must place re...
Richmond County, NY
Bulk items (furniture, mattresses, appliances) are collected by DSNY on regular trash days with no separate appointment for most items. Mattresses and box sp...
Richmond County, NY
Recycling is mandatory on Staten Island. Metal, glass, plastic, and cartons go in one bin (blue labeled); mixed paper and cardboard go in a separate bin (gre...
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