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The holidays could provide extra revenue for the city wheel. Increasing prices for 4th of July or any other major fireworks events.
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Empire Outlet developers says they'll deliver jobs for Staten Island





By Ryan Lavis
August 01, 2013


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The developers of Empire Outlets will have more than just Staten Island shoppers in mind when they bring New York City's first outlet mall to the borough. Set to accompany the New York Wheel, the St. George site also will dedicate a portion of its employment opportunities to local contractors and employees.

.....infrastructure overhaul includes some new specs from the site's original layout. Developers of Empire Outlets have redesigned the Waterfront Esplanade, reversing the way it's currently configured. Rather than have pedestrians cross a service road to access the esplanade, developers will push the walkway outward. This way, Capoccia said, any vehicular pedestrian conflict will be eliminated.

"The City Planning Commission wanted it a certain way, and the (NYC Department of Transportation) wanted to execute it exactly the opposite way, so we were kind of like monkey in the middle for a while," said Capoccia.

"The only resolution was to agree to remove the existing waterfront and road as it currently exists and basically rebuild it in the reverse locations in order to avoid the pedestrian vehicular conflict, which we thought with millions of new people here would be a very dangerous situation."

The site's layout will also have a more open flow to it than before.

Developers redesigned the layout to run continuously from Richmond Terrace. "Where there's currently a 32-foot drop, there's now connectivity through these visual corridors direct from Richmond Terrace," said Capoccia. There will be continuous pedestrian connectivity between the St. George ferry terminal, the waterfront and the St. George business district.

Parking has also undergone an overhaul. Approximately 1,250 parking spots have been placed underground, with vehicle access spots along Wall Street and multiple pedestrian entry points throughout the site. Wall Street will be reconfigured to include a "kiss-and-ride" traffic circle that will lead back out to Richmond Terrace, or down Bank Street toward Jersey Street.

Developers are also pushing to dedicate a portion of the estimated 1,000 permanent jobs for Islanders. Capoccia said that they are finalizing an arrangement with NYC Business Solutions to assist in the recruitment and vetting of thousands of borough residents to help prepare them for these employment opportunities.

As for which stores will actually inhabit this outlet mall, Capoccia and his team won't release any new additions for at least another month. But that doesn't mean they're not trying to get the borough excited. "Within a few months we'll be able to announce major, very attractive retailers," said James Prendamano, broker for Casandra Properties. "We're also focusing on bringing retail opportunities to the Island that are not here already."









































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For those of you who haven't spent much time in St.George it would be hard to understand how big a deal it would be if this space had a deep sidewalk + entrance with foot traffic. Outside of the Yankee games, this side of Richmond Terrace just consists of people waiting for buses and a few locals who are close enough to walk to the Ferry. The proposed Condos on the other side of the Ferry (where Richmond Terrace turns into Bay Street) would have a similar effect.

On a side note: There is a roughly 25 foot wall that extends from the sidewalk of Richmond Terrace down to the area we are discussing. That wall continues to the West where there is an esplanade, and a lonely street (Bank Street, which connects the ferry to a less-congested area of Richmond Terrace). It would be nice if they would build some steps from the sidewalk down to the Esplanade so the foot traffic can continue further down and in and out of the Terrace. Any skilled photographer with a tripod can get amazing pictures of the city here during the Blue Hour. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_hour

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Water taxis between Staten Island, Manhattan may serve New York Wheel




Special presenters Win Wharton of Empire Outlets and BFC partners, left, and Richard Marin, President and CEO of New York Wheel LLC. are pictured aboard the luxury boat Zephyr during a tour of Sandy-ravaged New York shorelines, as they highlight efforts to protect their North shore projects on Staten Island.


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For those looking to visit the New York Wheel and Empire Outlets when they open on Staten Island's North Shore in 2016, water taxis may be a way to get there from Manhattan.

That's according to Helena Durst, president of New York Water Taxi/Circle Line. Nothing is definite yet, said Ms. Durst, but she added her company has been in talks about facilitating such services with project developers Rich Marin, president/CEO of New York Wheel LLC, and Win Wharton, a representative of Empire Outlets and BFC Partners.

Ms. Durst made her remarks during a New York Harbor boat tour in Manhattan on Tuesday, part of series of tours designed to address how top city real estate and development professionals would adapt projects such as the New York Wheel and Empire Outlets to withstand high-impact storms.

Ms. Durst said often visitors to the city make their transportation plans six months in advance. While many, "can always choose the Staten Island Ferry, I think the New York Water Taxi can always provide an additional and beneficial input to the transportation options."

If such a plan goes forward, it would be in place by 2016 -- the same time the site is scheduled to open. She said while the taxis are unable to use current ferryboat docks, the company would be able to use of other docks in the area. Currently, she said, 10 vessels would be available to serve the new site, and the company may consider expansion plans depending on the demand for the service.

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Staten Island Awaits Giant Ferris Wheel, Transformation





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For over 130 years, the shoreline of northern Staten Island has been a quiet place to contemplate the New York harbor. Little has changed here since 1878, when a reporter from the New York Times wandered through the "nooks on the North Shore" and found an "untidy water front" with inspiring views of New Jersey industry. Today, this same shoreline is still populated by solitary wanderers—beach combers, local fishermen, sunbathers, wild geese—who watch the tugboats ply the Kill Van Kull. But this isolation could soon be a thing of the past, as the city moves forward with several megaprojects that will transform the area by luring millions of visitors out of the Staten Island Ferry terminal.

In St. George, where the Staten Island Ferry comes to land, the waterfront is slated for a major redevelopment that includes the New York Wheel, a 60-story ferris wheel that "will accommodate up to 1,440 people per ride." Alongside this behemoth will be Empire Outlets, a "1,000,000-Square-Foot Complex" with "100 Designer Outlet Shops and a 200-Room Hotel." These two projects will replace a pair of parking lots that flank the Staten Island Yankees ballpark. Despite the promise of jobs and shopping opportunities, not all local residents are looking forward to these developments, or to the crowds they will bring. "That's going to create havoc in Staten Island," said Kenny Taclay, a lifelong resident of the North Shore. "They don't think about the traffic. It's going to be horrendous over here."




This parking lot, a former brownfield that was once home to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad yards, is slated to become the ferris wheel, with a ground breaking planned for 2014.




The park is a haven for wild geese. "I used to hop the trains over here," recalls lifelong resident Kenny Taclay. "This was all railroad tracks. Then one day they decided to knock it down."




The park's esplanade was damaged during Hurricane Sandy. "The water went underneath," said local resident John Donlon. "Everything just fell right in. That's the way it is. It's on an island."




"Postcards," a September 11th memorial designed by Masayuki Sono, provides another location for quiet contemplation of the waterfront.




"It's a nice place to enjoy the sun," said a fisherman near the memorial. "Last week I caught five striped bass and a sand shark."




Looking inland from the esplanade provides a sense of the scale for the ferris wheel, which will tower above these St. George residences. "It's going to be a big thing staring at you," said Kenny Taclay. "Who wants that now? People on the ferris wheel staring at you."




On Richmond Terrace, near the redevelopment location, historic homes sit next to empty lots. "It might change the whole area—for the good," said resident John Donlon. "They need it here on this side of the island. It's pretty barren."




This building site on Richmond Terrace has been abandoned for many years. "So many projects have come up over the years, and nothing really happens," said Max, the owner of M&M Deli. "I hope good things happen to the neighborhood—I've been waiting long enough."




Further up the hill in St. George, the homes begin to grow in stature. "This used to be a tropical paradise for the rich," said John Donlon.




At the top of the hill, multistory homes face the area where the ferris wheel is scheduled to be built. "I don't like it. I don't like the ferris wheel," said one hilltop resident. "That's all I have to say about that."




The unimpeded view from these hilltop mansions has remained essentially the same since the 1800's, looking out onto "the horizon of 20 miles of cities," according to the Times, and allowing residents to "contemplate its vastness and glory without its pettiness and squallor."

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Wheel Love: City Planning Commission Approves Staten Island Ferris Wheel


By Kim Velsey 9/11/13


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While most development plans are forced to go around and around and around, re-tooling and tweaking until they’ve been beaten into some ULURP-ified shape that everyone can live with, it’s been one easy ride for the New York Wheel. Apparently everyone (well, not everyone—Marty Markowitz hates the idea of anything outshining the Wonder Wheel), loves the idea of an enormous Ferris wheel in the forgotten borough.

The City Planning Commission approved the New York Wheel in all its 625-foot-high glory today, also giving its nod to the SHoP-designed Empire Outlets, the retail component of the project being development by BFC Partners that will anchor the gargantuan carnival ride with more than 350,000 square feet of retail space and a 200-room hotel adjacent to the St. George ferry terminal.

“We’re pleased with the Commission’s decision and are confident that the Wheel will keep turning through the approval process,” Rich Marin, CEO of New York Wheel LLC, said in a statement about the approval. “It has been gratifying to see the support of EDC, City Planning, the Design Commission, the Borough President and the community as they all come together to add this iconic landmark to the Gateway to America on New York Harbor. ”

The approval means that the plan to build the world’s tallest Ferris wheel (even if building the tallest Ferris wheel is like building the tallest skyscraper—a briefly held honor) will come before the City Council at the end of October. The plan already has the support of Mayor Bloomberg, the community board and outgoing Staten Island borough president James Molinaro. Councilmember and likely incoming borough president James Oddo has also voiced approval for the plan, telling the Staten Island Advance earlier that it had a chance to “become really iconic.”
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Let these projects happen: The Wheel, Empire Outlets must be approved





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October 06, 2013


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The final phase of the approval process for the combined New York Wheel and Empire Outlets projects on the St. George waterfront is upon us. In accordance with the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure, the City Planning Commission, Community Board 1 and Borough President James Molinaro have all taken positions and they are all on board.

Now, that leaves the City Council as the last remaining hurdle. It is scheduled to vote up or down on the dual projects on Oct. 30.

Although all 51 members of the Council will vote, the other members traditionally defer to the member in whose district a project is planned.

That means North Shore Democratic Councilwoman Debi Rose will effectively have the final say. She is well aware of that power, having declared last month, “The last phase of this process is the Council, and we could make or break this.”

She added, “I have a wish list of about 25 items. And there are some items on my list that, if I don’t sort of get a green light on, they are deal-breakers.”

That’s ominous.

We understand that M. Rose is doing her due diligence as the elected representative of the affected community. Extracting concessions from developers is nothing new in the governmental approval process. However, some of her wish-list items are utterly extraneous to the projects themselves and all but impossible to fulfill. Relocating the Sanitation garage from Brook Street in Tompkinsville to Fresh Kills, which will never happen, is reportedly one such item.

Sure, with any project on this scale there are bound to be sticking points and concerns, but these projects have been thoroughly aired and vetted and the developers have made important concessions along the way.

But Ms. Rose and her supporters cannot say they expect to get everything they want . . . or else. The big picture is that together, these projects will result in an unprecedented economic bonanza for the North Shore and this borough. Empire Outlets will bring high-end stores at which visitors and New Yorkers alike will spend a ton of money. It will also mean good, permanent jobs for thousands and spur economic activity throughout the area.



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At City Council hearing for Staten Island's New York Wheel and outlets, jobs is 'Issue One'





By Jillian Jorgensen
October 03, 2013


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There was talk of traffic, of a North Shore renaissance, of leaving behind the moniker "Forgotten Borough." But the biggest issue at a City Council hearing on the New York Wheel Wednesday was one four-letter word: Jobs.

Union jobs. Jobs for the unemployed or underemployed. Well-paying jobs. Jobs with benefits. Job training. All of it was up for discussion as Council members grilled developers from the New York Wheel and particularly BFC Partners, which is building the outlets and has been at odds with trade unions that want a larger project labor agreement.

Other stakeholders, meanwhile, pleaded with the Council not to let the tension over jobs get in the way of what could be a massive boon for the North Shore.

"The project as a whole has been relatively universally embraced - how we get there has been an issue," Councilman Vincent Ignizio acknowledged.

North Shore Councilwoman Debi Rose said she recognized the potential of the projects - but also the pitfalls, and wanted answers on issues like jobs, traffic and economic development.

"I have lived through the fits and starts of the Lighthouse Pointe project and the Homeport redevelopment -- both excellent Staten Island projects that are thankfully now underway but which were stalled when the hard questions were not answered at their onset, forcing everyone to go back to the drawing board more than once," she said.

The Wheel is using all union labor - which led to talk of splitting the two projects last week. But the Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises was considering them wholly Wednesday, before a packed house of people in red shirts and construction hats supporting Empire Outlets, and people in yellow shirts and construction hats supporting unions.

"Although you can certainly have a retail outlet mall without a large wheel, and vice versa, creating only one would be denying these two parcels the opportunity to be used in a way that actually achieves their full potential," New York Economic Development Corporation President Kyle Kimball said. "In this case, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts."
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The ferry itself runs 24 hrs, but now there will be more weekend service on the ferry after dark...


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More Staten Island Ferry Service Is Coming





By Scott Heins
Oct 9, 2013


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More than just a great place for New Yorkers to enjoy an oversize Negro Modelo in public, the Staten Island Ferry and its 70,000+ daily riders got some good news today from City Council: More service.

A bill that would increase the frequency of ferry trips between Staten Island and Manhattan was passed unanimously by the City Council this afternoon. The legislation requires that weekend evening ferry service after 7 p.m. from Staten Island, and after 7:30 p.m. from Manhattan, run every 30 minutes until 2 a.m. At the moment, ferries run hourly on weekend nights.

Council Speaker Christine Quinn and Council Member James Oddo praised the bill earlier today as a boon for both commuting residents of Staten Island and businesses considering investment along the borough's north shore. "Frankly, there's no reason," Oddo said, "why the North Shore isn't as good or better than Hoboken and Jersey City and wonderful parts of Brooklyn."

The bill also stipulates that ferries will run at least every 30 minutes at all times by May 1st, 2015, which could be just in time for a trip to ride the world's tallest ferris wheel.
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Deal reached on S.I. megadevelopment

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October 30, 2013


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Some late wheeling and dealing Tuesday resulted in a surprising agreement that assures final approval for Staten Island's largest development project since the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge: a huge Ferris wheel and massive outlet mall near the borough's ferry terminal in St. George. While full details have not been disclosed, Crain's has learned that the broad strokes of the deal signal a clear win for both organized labor and Councilwoman Debi Rose.

Developer BFC Partners has, according to sources, agreed to offer the entire construction of its Empire Outlets project, which will entail 1 million square feet of mixed-use space anchored by an outlet shopping center, to unionized labor. That agreement would constitute a dramatic about-face for BFC while also clearing the final hurdle of a two-pronged land-use application to dramatically reshape Staten Island's St. George waterfront.

Because of a City Council decision, Brooklyn-based BFC found the Empire Outlets' fate in the council tied to that of the New York Wheel, whose well-healed developer agreed early on to build with 100% union labor. What will be the world's tallest observation Ferris wheel, adjacent to the shopping center, will be largely constructed off-site before being erected on the waterfront. Combined, the two projects will represent roughly $580 million in private investment and attract what its supporters claim will be 4 million new visitors a year to the area. Empire Outlets is to consist of 80 stores, generally higher-end retailers.

The project will result in the creation of a 625-foot-high observation wheel, the world's tallest, and will include restaurant space, a 200-room hotel, two 4D theaters, a catering facility, an exhibition hall and parking facilities. The 16-acre site currently features at-grade parking lots.

Differences over labor agreements for construction of Empire Outlets appeared to pose the greatest risk to the larger redevelopment of St. George, with BFC executives maintaining in recent weeks that the economics of their proposal did not allow for fully-unionized construction, even if unions were to submit to a project-labor agreement offering cost savings from the typical unionized project with its complex work rules and robust wages. The developer's oft-stated stance makes the reported terms of this 11th-hour surprising, especially as Ms. Rose had been facing growing criticism for seeking a laundry list of changes to the Empire Outlets proposal. But indications are that government funding was added to the deal to help offset the cost of union labor.

As representative of the St. George neighborhood. Ms. Rose's backing was crucial for an easy approval process, but the historic dimensions of the opportunity at hand in her district led to speculation that the councilwoman would not block the project or dissuade her colleagues from voting against her. To extract a fully-unionized offer from developers on the eve of the final vote is a clear win for the first-term councilwoman.

One immediate voice of praise for Ms. Rose came from New York City's Economic Development Corp., which developed the request for proposals and selected the prospective developers of the projects.

"We're excited to be nearing the conclusion of the public approvals process, and we're pleased to see an agreement reached with the developer of Empire Outlets and the Building and Construction Trades Council thanks to the leadership Council Member Debi Rose and many critical stakeholders," said an EDC spokeswoman. The Trades Council is an umbrella organization for the construction unions that would build the mall.

Ms. Rose was also lauded by the Trades Council, whose member unions stand to benefit most directly from the new terms.

Donald Capoccia, the managing principal of BFC partners, offered a terse yet sanguine appraisal of the deal. "We're one step closer to a project that's great for New York and transformative for Staten Island," he said in a statement to Crain's.

The final vote on land use approval, which was rendered a formality by Ms. Rose's blessing, is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.
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More Staten Island Ferry Service Is Coming





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Oct 9, 2013

Even Staten Islanders who go to Manhattan for the nightlife will benefit. I can't tell you how dreadful it is to leave a bar or a friend's apartment on a Saturday night and get to the terminal right after the ferry leaves. You're sitting exhausted in this huge bright room for an hour waiting for a ride that is half an hour itself. Then there's the cab or bus that follows.

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Deal reached on S.I. megadevelopment

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October 30, 2013
This looks like it will be a win for just about everyone. You will have the typical locals complaining about obstructed views from the Wheel itself. I've heard that the parking garage to the West of the wheel will rise five stories above Richmond Terrace, so that structure may be an eyesore, but then again I'm not sure they have more surface area to work with in terms of parking.
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The City Council approved two major developments for Staten Island on Wednesday — a 625-foot-high Ferris wheel and mammoth outlet mall.

The wheel, expected to be the largest in the world, is slated to open on the northern part of the island in 2016.

The mall project garnered approval only after the developers agreed to use union laborers.
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City Council Gives Staten Island’s New York Wheel the Green Light





October 31, 2013
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It is official. The world’s tallest Ferris wheel will rise on Staten Island‘s waterfront. Today, New York City Council approved the New York Wheel, a mixed-use development project, designed by Perkins Eastman. The project will include a 100,000-square foot Terminal building in addition to retail, restaurants, open space, entertainment, and a 950-parking garage. The structure will implement green design strategies and feature wind turbines and solar panels. Construction will commence in 2014 and be completed by 2016.



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Massive Ferris wheel coming to New York’s Staten Island
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Who’s afraid of a 62-story Ferris wheel?

Not the New York City Council, which on Wednesday approved a plan to install a 625-foot observation wheel on Staten Island that’s being called one of the tallest in the world. It will be part of a $580 million redevelopment project on the North Shore of the island that will also include an outlet mall and a new hotel.

"The New York Wheel and Empire Outlets will become one of the city's most popular destinations, drawing millions of visitors every year — not just from the five boroughs and the region, but also nationwide and around the globe," New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said in a statement, calling the vote to approve the plan a "momentous day for Staten Island."

According to reports, the massive Ferris wheel will offer sweeping views of New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty, with the city’s skyline in the distance. It is expected to draw tourists to the little-visited Staten Island and create as many as 2,000 jobs. Construction is slated to begin next year, with opening day scheduled for 2016.

"This is the biggest thing that ever happened to the North Shore of Staten Island," New York City Councilwoman Debi Rose told the Staten Island Advance after the council's vote.

A race to the top

As of 2013, the 625-foot New York Wheel would be the world’s tallest Ferris wheel, but it likely won’t hold that title by the time it’s actually built. Neither will the 550-foot High Roller in Las Vegas, which is currently under construction. Developers in Dubai are reportedly planning to start construction on a 689-foot observation wheel later this year to be called the Dubai Eye that will dwarf all current wheels.

Here are the top 3 mega-Ferris wheels currently in service:

1. Singapore Flyer; Marina Centre, Singapore 541 feet (2008)

2. Star of Nanchang; Nanchang, Jiangxi, China 525 feet (2006)

3. London Eye; London, U.K. 443 feet (2000)

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Setting the New York Wheel in Motion
Surveying and scanning by Control Point Associates Inc. lays groundwork for construction of Big Apple attraction



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January 31, 2014


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Imagine a breathtaking view of the New York City skyline. From more than 600 feet in the air, imagine the sight of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

That vision is possible thanks to the work of Control Point Associates Inc., a land surveying company in New Jersey that is helping make the New York Wheel a reality.

Plans for the New York Wheel call it a landmark attraction, according to its official website. The observation wheel will stand 630 feet high. Passengers will sit in one of 36 capsules, each with a capacity of 40, as the wheel turns on the northeastern shore of Staten Island in New York City

Control Point Associates used conventional ground surveying for preparation of a boundary and topographic survey, and the company also used a Leica ScanStation C10 and ScanStation P20 for 3D laser scanning.

There were challenges. The wheel is to be built on the same lot as the Richmond County Bank Ballpark. The stadium was built in 2008, but no survey records were produced.

“This has been a challenging project in many ways,” Marin said. “But a threshold issue was that despite the existence of the stadium in the middle of the parcel, there were no surveys or even metes and bounds available to us for our lot or adjacent areas.”

In addition, New York City owns the land where the wheel is to be constructed, and the lot contains several complicated easements and other building restrictions. Control Point Associates had to work closely with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to create an easement with vertical limits for the wheel to have direct access from Richmond Terrace. Control Point captured this data by utilizing conventional surveying methods in addition to 3D laser scanning.

Control Point started its work in 2012 and continues to provide information to the design team. Construction on the New York Wheel is scheduled to begin this year, and it is slated to open Labor Day 2016. The Wheel hopes to attract as many as 30,000 people per day and 4 million visitors per year.



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Staten Island, “Reinvented” by the World’s Tallest Wheel





Jan 16, 2014


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Earlier last month, I had the most amazing interview of my career. I had the honor and privilege of sitting down and talking with Richard Marin, the developer of what will be the world’s tallest observation wheel, which is set to be built within Staten Island’s St. George community.

I was blown away.

In all of my research about this observation wheel, the retail outlets that will coincide with its construction, and all of the other revitalization efforts taking place across Staten Island’s North Shore, I never expected to learn so much about such a massive undertaking in such a short period of time. As the wheel’s developer, Richard knew every last detail, practically, every inch of the structure, and was able to share with me his vision of what the wheel could bring to Staten Island and New York City.

Of all the things I learned in that interview; besides information about the design and construction of the structure and the many experiences it will provide its passengers; I was really moved by the sheer magnitude of the project and what it will mean for Staten Island’s North Shore.

Not only will Staten Island’s North Shore landscape and skyline be altered forever, but what will also change is the way people see our “forgotten little borough.” Staten Island has so much to offer, and, hopefully, both New York City tourists and Staten Island residents will begin to see the rich history and culture we have here.

Richard doesn’t see the wheel as just a structure that will be placed on our North Shore. Rather, it is a landmark, a new identity, built into the very heart of Staten Island. It is there to showcase New York City and Staten Island and its presence will inevitably become a part of our unique history.

In my video interview with Richard, he mentions that the wheel will be three things: visual, technological and sustainable. No doubt, this observation wheel will provide a visual effect as its views showcase the beauty of New York Harbor and the Manhattan skyline. Technologically, it will be a strong example of what advanced technology has to offer and the amazing things human beings can imagine, engineer and create. Lastly, it is a reminder that, like the energy that drives the wheel (produced through sustainable means), our energy, our spirit, and our drive is also continuous and sustainable, no matter what befalls upon us.

As a native Staten Islander who is so passionate about our borough; that is how I see this wheel: as representative of us. Just like Richard describes in the interview, the 17 million-pound structure is so delicately balanced on the axle in its center. And it is that perfect balance that allows the wheel to move so smoothly, using so little energy. Like the wheel, we all have a “center.” It is what drives us to move forward, what strengthens our resolve, and what allows us to branch out while still keeping us grounded.

My favorite feature…besides the option of having catered dinner parties in a wheel capsule, the augmented reality screens built into the capsules’ glass is something I look forward to seeing.


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Noyes new job selling the New York Wheel


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February 13, 2014


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Former New York Water Taxi executive has been charged with selling the New York Wheel to the world.

Travis Noyes was Wednesday named chief marketing officer for the New York Wheel and senior vice president of Empire Outlets, the 350,000 s/f retail development next door to the Staten Island spectacle.

Noyes will be responsible for promoting and activating both venues. He will report directly to Rich Marin, president & CEO of New York Wheel LLC, and Don Capoccia, managing principal, BFC Partners, the developers of Empire Outlets New York City.

Anchored by the 630-foot-tall wheel and 350,000 s/f of retail space, the project will include a 200-room hotel, food and beverage options and 2,200 parking spaces on Staten Island’s North Shore.

Construction for the projects will begin later this year with both projects opening in 2016.

Noyes joins New York Wheel after having served as senior vice president, marketing at New York Water Taxi where he was responsible for the launch and growth of waterborne transportation for the New York Water Taxi and Circle Line Downtown brands, and attractions, including the Water Taxi Beaches.

Credited with helping to shape and expand overall access to New York City’s waterfront and increasing connectivity between boroughs, Noyes activated hundreds of concerts, food festivals, special events and corporate events that brought New Yorkers and tourists to the City’s waterfront. Under his leadership, New York Water Taxi’s overall revenue grew by 700 percent.

“Travis has an unparalleled understanding of the potential of New York Harbor. There is no one better equipped to build tactical partnerships and activations to ensure that the New York Wheel offers a great cultural, recreational and educational experience to New Yorkers and becomes a premiere tourism destination,“ said Marin.

“With City Council approval in place, our funding intact and Travis at the marketing helm, the New York Wheel will now roll forward at record pace“ Marin added.
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Staten Island Ferry commuters to lose lot soon to Empire Outlets construction




Nothing but nuts and bolts are left in this spot where a muni-meter machine once stood as BFC Partners will be taking over the old muni-meter spots at the ferry terminal in St. George. Commuters will be able to park for free for a short time until the new signage is posted


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Commuters who park near the Staten Island Ferry should get ready for a change: Construction of the Empire Outlets will mean the former DOT lot near the terminal will no longer be available.

Beginning "no earlier than" April 17, the lot between the ferry terminal and the Richmond County Bank Ballpark will begin closing, according to a letter that new managing company Impark will distribute.

Impark spokesman Julian Jones says the change will actually happen on April 23.

The former Department of Transportation lot was acquired by BFC Partners through a 99-year lease from the city - and will be the site of an outlet mall. In the future, parking will be located underground beneath the mall, but during construction, customers will have to park off-site.

The temporary closure of the parking lot should not come as a surprise - it was outlined in the developer's plans for the site, and in the Environmental Impact Statement.

BFC has said it will provide parking in other lots nearby, with shuttle service to the ferry, to temporarily replace the parking - something they were required to do to get city approvals. The letter doesn't offer many details about those lots, however.

Refunds will be available for monthly parkers who aren't pleased with the alternative off-site lots and shuttles, Jones said.

The existing parking lots north of the ballpark are on the site of the New York Wheel development, where Wheel developer Rich Marin has said he will maintain all parking spaces on-site during the construction project. To maintain the amount of spaces during construction, he'll construct the wheel in phases, he has said, and use stackable parking structures.
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The wheel is so far from Manhattan, that the view will be disappointing compared to other great urban wheels like London's, Singapore, etc.
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