Staten Island is ‘the next frontier’

There once was a time when Staten Island was commonly known as the “forgotten borough.”

Manhattan and Brooklyn led the way for New York City; Queens and the Bronx received more attention; and then there was Staten Island, alone by itself…

Nicotra Foundation presents $34,700 in grants and scholarships

The Lois & Richard Nicotra Foundation presented $34,700 in grants and scholarships at a presentation held at the Commons Café in Bloomfield. Pictured from left, are: (Row 1) Manager of Commons Cafe Chris Wolff; Richard and…

Just super! The Lou Miller Awards, that is

I often pontificate about the past in this column. So this month I am going to try…

June Designs celebrates grand opening inside Moravian Florist

June Designs, an event planning business, celebrated the grand opening of its new location within Moravian Florist on Richmond Road with a special wine and cheese holiday soiree. Pictured, from left, are Steve Aloi of…

Red Carpet Dance School Scholarships awarded

Local dance school owners were center stage at the Red Carpet Dance School Scholarship Awards Show at the College of Staten Island’s Springer Concert Hall, where they exhibited their award-winning choreography. Pictured, from left, are (back row)…

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Marina Cafe donates 16 dinners to Project Hospitality’s PREP program

Once each month, the Marina Cafe donates 16 dinners to Project Hospitality’s PREP (Pause, Reflect, Engage, Prepare) program. PREP is a 15-bed medically-monitored withdrawal and stabilization program that provides…

Staten Island Museum receives grant from Staten Island Foundation as part of national challenge

The Staten Island Museum announced it has received a grant in the amount of $450,000 from The Staten Island Foundation, to be paid over three years, as part of a…

JCC works to reduce its environmental impact

The Jewish Community Center of Staten Island’s flagship location on Manor Road has been working hard on reducing its environmental impact. With the recent installation of one of the largest Photovoltaic solar electric systems in the five boroughs, the…

Richmond County Savings Foundation presents check to SI Chamber, Victory State Bank

Cesar Claro (right), executive director of the Richmond County Savings Foundation, presented a check to the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce’s President and CEO Linda Baran and Chairman…

Attend a business event in Staten Island this month

COMMUNITY HEALTH ACTION: DINNER DANCE

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: Hilton Garden Inn

Rallying the troops for North Shore Rail line

It is with great consternation that we must once again address the struggle to revitalize the old North Shore Rail line.

In 2013, after years of spadework by the Chamber of Commerce, elected officials, and others, the…

Rotary Club helps Applebee’s celebrates 20 years as part of Staten Island

Each Tuesday in October 2014, Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar celebrated 20 years of being part of the Staten Island community by donating 20 percent of sales from all four Applebee’s restaurants on…