Councilman James Oddo Threatens To Cut Parks Department Funds Over Handling Of Skate Park

"This is not an agency I trust anymore with the taxpayers money any more," said Councilman James Oddo.

Staten Island City Councilman James Oddo has threatened to cut funds to the Parks Department . This is the latest skirmish between his office and the agency. (Screen grab: NY1 News)

After 13 years in office, City Councilman James Oddo said Thursday that he is fed up with the city Parks Department, due to a dispute over the renovation of Benjamin Soto Skate Park in Midland Beach.

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