Published: Wednesday, April 04, 2012, 9:39 AM In its first year, the Lois and Richard Nicotra Foundation has awarded $40,000 to 47 non-profit organizations and scholarship recipients. The Foundation was back at it again last Friday, as 15 groups on Staten Island were the recipients of $13,500. An announcement was made outside of COMMONS Cafe, […]
On Oct. 19 the Nicotras announced the winners of their “I Do” All Over Again Wedding Giveaway Facebook Contest during a cocktail party celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the Hilton Garden Inn and Nicotra’s Ballroom in Bloomfield. The social media-based contest drew nearly 4,000 fans to the Ballroom’s Facebook page, and many of the hotel’s […]
Published: Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 11:27 AM By Mark D. Stein Nestle practical office buildings in a serene woodland, and as they say in the movie “Field of Dreams,” “They will come.” The Corporate Park of Staten Island, located on the West Shore along South Avenue, has enabled businesses to thrive, say tenants. “I’ve really […]
Published: Wednesday, February 01, 2012, 1:41 AM, By Kiawana Rich Brides-to-be were swept off their feet at last night’s expo at the Hilton Garden Inn that offered a sneak peek at the soon-to-open rooftop wedding space. Called “Above,” it crowns a $15 million, 10-story expansion of the Bloomfield hotel that includes two-story ballrooms, six floors […]
Published: Thursday, January 19, 2012, 1:32 PM By Pamela Silvestri What makes a good burger? As with most topics, opinions vary wildly on Staten Island, so we asked you to weigh in with your picks. Then we went hunting for the borough’s best beef patties, sticking with small operations as opposed to mega-chains or fancy […]
Published: Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 11:42 AM, by Mark D. Stein When you’re on the job in an office complex, it’s tough to beat a brief elevator ride and a short walk, when you’re looking for a place to eat. At the Teleport, lucky workers in Corporate Commons I and II can now do just […]