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The last beam is laid as affordable housing units move toward completion in Port Richmond Updated Apr 16, 2021; Posted Apr 16, 2021 A new building that will bring much-needed affordable housing to Staten Island s North Shore at the corner of Castleton and Port Richmond avenues. (Staten Island Advance/ Jan Somma-Hammel) Facebook Share Staten Island, NY A new building with a rooftop terrace, welcoming design and ample community space will bring much-needed affordable housing to Staten Island’s North Shore. Today, Friday, April 16, 2021, the last beam was laid on the structure at the corner of Castleton and Port Richmond avenues in Port Richmond. Attending the ceremony were not-for-profit leaders and the builders who have been working to make it all happen. The project is a partnership between Hudson Development and Project Hospitality. ....
Spectrum Learning Lab is unveiled at the Central Family Life Center Updated 9:26 AM; Today 9:26 AM Scene from the ribbon-cutting of the Spectrum Learning Lab at the Central Life Family Center. Pictured is Samuel Dennis. (Courtesy CLFC) Facebook Share STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. A new Spectrum Learning Lab has opened at Central Family Life Center, Inc. (CFLC), a Stapleton-based non-profit organization that seeks to improve the lives and environment of the Staten Island community. On April 8, the celebration of the new Spectrum Learning Lab was marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at CFLC’s Staten Island headquarters at 59 Wright St. that included local officials, leaders from CFLC and Spectrum. ....
Beryl cancels Staten Island bike share program weeks before expected rollout Updated 5:32 PM; Today 3:53 PM Beryl, the U.K. company that was expected to operate Staten Island s next bike share program, has canceled its plans to come to the borough. (Staten Island Advance/Erik Bascome) Facebook Share STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. Staten Island’s new bike share program, which was expected to begin this month, has been canceled just weeks before its initial rollout. On Tuesday, Beryl, the U.K.-based bike share provider that had been slated to operate the borough’s new program, announced that it would no longer launch on Staten Island, citing logistical complications related to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. ....
Councilwoman Rose makes voice heard in crowded race to succeed her Updated Mar 16, 2021; Posted Mar 16, 2021 Selina Grey (left) and Councilwoman Debi Rose (D-North Shore) are pictured in file photos. Rose has endorsed Grey to succeed her in the North Shore City Council seat. (Advance file photo composite) Facebook Share STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. In a field as crowded as the North Shore City Council race, any endorsement counts, especially if it’s from the woman who’s held the seat for over a decade. Councilwoman Debi Rose (D-North Shore) made her voice heard earlier this month when, of the 15 candidates, she chose to endorse local Democratic operative Selina Grey, who has ties to the councilwoman. ....
Amid talks about role of school safety agents, dozens gather at Graniteville church to discuss concerns Updated Mar 15, 2021; Posted Mar 15, 2021 Facebook Share STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. More than 40 people gathered in the parking lot of the International Christian Center in Graniteville Monday afternoon to voice concerns amid the ongoing conversation about the role of school safety agents. “Most people don’t really know what school safety does,” said Harold Wise, a school safety agent for the past 18 years and an organizer of Monday’s event who conducts community outreach on Staten Island. “There are school safety agents like myself that run programs after school and we don’t get paid for it. And when the kids need someone to speak to, they speak to us.” ....