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500 People Turn Out For Nicotra’s ‘Employee Appreciation BBQ

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Hoteliers Richard and Lois Nicotra hosted the Nicotra Group’s 9th Annual Employee Appreciation BBQ on Thursday, Aug. 18. Richard shared, “Each day, our team works to provide tenants, clients, and guests with exceptional hospitality and service. Lois and I are grateful for our employees’ efforts — they are truly our company’s most […]

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Nicotra Foundation awards $40K to benefit local community

Philanthropists Richard and Lois Nicotra, gathered with 63 of The Lois & Richard Nicotra Foundation grant recipients at their Bloomfield social enterprise eatery, the COMMONS cafe on May 24, 2017, to present a total of $42,329 in awards and scholarships; 100% of the profits from the COMMONS cafe contribute to the funding for these non-profit […]

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Nicotra Foundation awards over $60K in grants, scholarships

“Philanthropists Lois and Richard Nicotra gathered with 50 non-profit organizations and scholarship recipients at The Lois & Richard Nicotra Foundation Fall Awards Ceremony at the COMMONS café on November 22nd, 2016. The Nicotras presented $66,199 in awards and scholarships; 100% of the profits from the COMMONS café contribute to the funding for these Staten Island […]

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5 healthy & tasty restaurant dishes to try on Staten Island now

Food with integrity. Find salubrious options at the Teleport’s Commons Cafe where (bonus!) all proceeds of the casual breakfast and lunch eatery go toward local charities. Here is a spicy honey chicken with mango and avocado salad, although the options are endless as one can create-his-own salad. If the weather’s nice there is an outdoor […]

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List of Top 50 most influential Staten Islanders released

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Ever wonder who the most powerful people are on Staten Island? Who wields the most influence on the political, cultural, business, non-profit and government landscapes on our borough? Well, wonder no more. A list of the 50 most powerful people on Staten was released yesterday. City & State, a media company […]

Mayor lauds Hilton for ‘environmental responsibility’

“It’s about time our borough was known in a positive way for its approach to garbage. On June 30, the Nicotras’ Hilton Garden Inn Staten Island in Bloomfield had reason to celebrate when it garnered citywide recognition by the Mayor’s Office for its environmental responsibility”