Staten Island lawmaker meets DEP chief on environmental concerns

Key facts

Who

Assemblymember Pirozzolo, Mid-Island, Staten Island

Met with

Commissioner of the NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)

Topics

Battery energy storage facilities, stormwater runoff, sewage leaks

Area

Staten Island

Reported by

Staten Island Advance

Published

October 24, 2026

What it means

The highlights

1. Pirozzolo represents the Mid-Island area in the state Assembly.
2. Battery energy storage facilities were one topic of the meeting.
3. Stormwater runoff and sewage leaks were also discussed.

Why it matters Landlords

Staten Island owners facing runoff, sewage leaks or nearby battery storage sites may see these issues raised with the city.

Not known yet

• When the meeting took place and who else attended
• Which battery energy storage facilities or locations were discussed
• Which streets or neighborhoods have the stormwater and sewage problems
• Whether DEP made any commitments, timelines, or funding decisions

Background

DEP runs New York City's water supply, sewer system, and stormwater drainage, and it bills property owners for water and sewer service. Residents and owners can report sewer backups, clogged catch basins, and street flooding through 311, which routes those complaints to DEP. On Staten Island, drainage and flooding have long been local concerns, and elected officials often raise neighborhood infrastructure problems directly with city agency heads.