Bill Overview
Title: To rename the portions of the Gateway National Seashore located on Staten Island, New York, as the "Senator James L. Buckley National Seashore".
Description: This bill renames portions of the Gateway National Seashore located on Staten Island, New York, as the Senator James L. Buckley National Seashore.
Sponsors: Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]
Target Audience
Population: People who frequent, work, or conduct business related to the Gateway National Seashore on Staten Island
Estimated Size: 0
- Renaming a national seashore typically affects its signage, branding, and possibly marketing materials.
- Stakeholders directly impacted may include local residents of Staten Island who frequently visit the Seashore.
- Visitors to the Seashore from other regions may need updated information if they search for the site by its new name.
- Park employees and staff might need to adjust to changes in naming conventions and modify existing materials or resources.
- Businesses and tourism operators on and around Staten Island who market based on proximity to the Seashore may have to update their materials.
Reasoning
- The primary impact of this policy is quite limited, focusing mainly on renaming, which doesn't have profound effects in terms of social services, economics, or individual rights.
- The affected population is primarily local to Staten Island and those who interact with the Gateway National Seashore for business or leisure, including tourists.
- Cost implications are minimal as the policy covers updating signage and marketing materials which are non-recurring at large scale.
- Due to the restricted budget, potential economic impacts like marketing push or intense rebranding strategies are unlikely within the scope of this policy.
- Some individuals who are frequent visitors or have businesses tied to the seashore might see minor changes in perceived branding value, but this is quite subjective and likely minor.
Simulated Interviews
Park Ranger (Staten Island, NY)
Age: 45 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The renaming doesn't affect my day-to-day job, aside from adjusting some signs and informational booklets.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Tourist (Manhattan, NY)
Age: 34 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 0.5 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I rarely visit, so a name change doesn't affect my plans or enjoyment of the park.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
Small Business Owner (Staten Island, NY)
Age: 60 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The name change might require updating some merchandise, but it's a minor aspect of my business.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Historian (Staten Island, NY)
Age: 50 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.5 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Renaming adds a layer to the area's history and it's interesting, but it doesn't impact me personally.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Freelance Graphic Designer (Brooklyn, NY)
Age: 27 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.5 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- If I'm contracted for the rebranding, it could mean a bit of work, but it doesn't change my wellbeing significantly.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Teacher (Staten Island, NY)
Age: 40 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 0.5 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The renaming doesn't impact my teaching curriculum much. It's more of a fun fact for students.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
Tour Guide (Staten Island, NY)
Age: 32 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.5 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- A change in name is something to mention on tours, but doesn't affect the appeal of the park.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Restaurant Manager (Staten Island, NY)
Age: 29 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The renaming might change how people find us online, but it's not a major worry.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Outdoor Enthusiast (Philadelphia, PA)
Age: 37 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 9
Duration of Impact: 0.5 years
Commonness: 20/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The name change doesn't impact my enjoyment of national parks. I'm still visiting regardless of the name.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 2 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 3 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 9 |
Retired (Staten Island, NY)
Age: 55 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 0.5 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I walk there weekly; the name change doesn't affect how I enjoy my walks.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $100000 (Low: $50000, High: $150000)
Year 2: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 3: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 5: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 10: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 100: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Key Considerations
- Renaming is largely a branding change and does not entail significant operational changes.
- The main costs are associated with updating physical and digital references to the seashore's name.
- Public perception and acceptance of the new name should be monitored, as it could influence visitor engagement and local sentiment.