As Congresswoman, I will continue to work hand in hand with the National Park Service to do my part to make sure they have the staff needed to properly maintain the grounds, supervise activities in the park like swimming
Work with the National Park Service to ensure Staten Island's national parks have the staff needed to properly maintain the grounds and supervise park activities.
Occurrences
and bring back the kayaking program that stopped when Max Rose took office.
Evidence
The Gateway National Recreation Area jobs page says “We Are Hiring” and lists open roles that include an Automotive Worker for the Staten Island unit (open 4/08/26 to 5/08/26), plus seasonal positions covering Jamaica Bay, Sandy Hook, and Staten Island units. It also notes that applications are accepted via USAJOBS, the federal government's official source for job listings.
Gateway's operating-hours page says the Jamaica Bay and Staten Island units are open daily from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., and that the Fort Wadsworth Visitor Center is open Friday-Monday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The page was last updated May 5, 2026.
Assessments
The evidence shows Gateway National Recreation Area, including Staten Island-related units, remains open and is actively recruiting staff through NPS/USAJOBS as of May 2026. However, it does not show that Malliotakis worked with the National Park Service to secure adequate staffing, nor that Staten Island national parks now have the staff needed to properly maintain grounds and supervise activities. The continuing job postings and limited visitor-center hours are consistent with ongoing staffing needs rather than completed delivery.