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November 12, 2014

Santa Seeks Helpers To Cheer Seniors

Gifts sought for Realtors’ outreach to nursing home residents  STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (Nov. 12, 2014) –  Not just youngsters will be on Santa’s list again this year. As the Staten Island Board of Realtors progresses toward its 100th anniversary in October 2015, volunteers from the organization will be visiting lonely senior citizens in the borough’s nursing […]
December 3, 2013

Staten Island, N.Y.-based Registered Nurse Marks 3 Decades of Providing Skincare, Permanent Hair Removal, Holistic Healthcare

Marina’s Advanced Skincare offers a wide variety of wellness-oriented therapies and programs for adults, children, and even pets STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (Dec. 3, 2013) — Marina DiStefano is celebrating her 30th anniversary as a pioneer of modern-day holistic-health services on Staten Island. Now marking the first anniversary of its new location, her practice includes an affordable range of […]
July 30, 2013

Haldey Compounding — A Specialized Bronx, N.Y., Pharmacy — To Host Open House For Doctors Whose Patients Could Benefit From Custom-Tailored Meds

BRONX, NEW YORK (July 30, 2013) — Doctors from throughout the New York metro area are invited to attend a free educational gathering sponsored by New York City-based HALDEY Pharmaceutical Compounding. The open-house style function will take place 5 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 7 and Aug. 21, at the company’s new headquarters: 2510 Westchester Ave., […]
July 13, 2013

Staten Island Registered Nurse Marks 3 Decades of Providing Locals With Skincare, Permanent Hair Removal, Holistic-Healthcare

Marina’s Advanced Skincare offers a wide variety of wellness-oriented therapies and programs for adults, children, and even pets STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Marina DiStefano is marking her 30th anniversary as a pioneer of modern-day holistic-health services on Staten Island. Her practice includes an affordable range of services, such as advanced skincare, featuring the latest state-of-the-art technologies available in […]
May 18, 2013

Staten Island Couple Leave Retirement To Rekindle Iconic Salon, Reconnect With Community

Robin and Joe Labita renovate familiar location, launch fresh enterprise with partner STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A Staten Island husband-and-wife team revered for their community service and philanthropic contributions have returned home following a 10-year retirement in warmer climes. And, in keeping with their entrepreneurial spirits, Joe and Robin Labita are back at work. In addition […]
March 22, 2013

Staten Island-Based Financial Pro, Author Traveling Nationwide To Spread Financial Literacy

John Vento, CPA and Certified Financial Planner™, will address audiences in New York and venues as distant as Miami Beach, Los Angeles and Hawaii  STATEN ISLAND. N.Y. (March 22, 2013) – Are you living within your means? For some, this could be a difficult question to answer. In an effort to help Americans better understand this question […]
February 26, 2013

Sandy-Shaken Onsite Caterer Marina Grand Reunites With Patrons As Weeknight Restaurant, Weekend Party Place

Click here to view NY1 news footage of the Marina Grand’s post-Sandy comeback Owners seek to spread word of reopening and get employees back to work as nearby sibling Marina Café awaits city permits required to complete renovations STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Marina Grand in Great Kills will be marking its 15th anniversary in March. Owners, however, […]
January 11, 2013

5 Easy Ways To Tune-Up Customer Service

By BARTON HOROWITZ President, Relevant Public Relations NEW YORK — Three of the most important tenets of running a business are SERVICE, SERVICE, and  MORE SERVICE. This is true of  all types of commercial endeavors, such as professional practices, restaurants, retail establishments and business-to-business enterprises. Customer service begins as soon as the initial contact with a […]
January 8, 2013

Relevant Public Relations Selected As PR/Marketing Rep For Manhattan-Based Dentist of Miss New York USA® and Miss New York pageants

          FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TUESDAY, JAN. 8, 2013   Relevant Public Relations Chosen By Dr. Victoria Veytsman As Rep  Of Madison Avenue Center For Cosmetic Dentistry and Invisalign Client is Official Dentist of Miss New York USA® and Miss New York pageants   NEW YORK – Madison Avenue Center for Cosmetic Dentistry […]
December 21, 2012

Victory State Bank Marks 15th Anniversary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FRIDAY, DEC. 20, 2012   Victory State Bank Marks 15th Anniversary  Staten Island’s only community-based commercial bank triumphs amid challenging regulatory demands, rollercoaster shifts in U.S. economy, and other business hurdles STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Victory State Bank was born out of necessity. A meeting in 1995 between businessman Joseph J. LiBassi, banking and […]
December 12, 2012

12 Ways To Celebrate 12-12-12

NEW YORK (Dec. 12, 2012) – Today is the 12th day of the 12th month of a year that ends in 12.  This is a day we never again will experience in our lifetimes. You might be thinking, “Every day we live is another day we never again will experience.” So, what makes 12-12-12 additionally special? […]
November 14, 2012

Staten Island’s Largest Indoor Children’s Playground Rebuilds in Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy Damage

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: WEDNESDAY, NOV. 14, 2012 Island’s Largest Indoor Children’s Playground Rebuilds In Aftermath Of Hurricane Sandy Damage Owners of Chelsea Playground, Travis, plan to reopen within weeks STATEN ISLAND,, N.Y. — Chelsea Playground, a Staten Island indoor children’s playground popular with families, schools and day camps, is renovating in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. “We […]
November 14, 2012

Staten Island Board Of Realtors Opens Up Its Online Housing Listings To Storm Victims

In the aftermath of Sandy, there is not much housing to go around, so the Staten Island Board of Realtors (SIBOR) is teaming up with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and city and state agencies, to make it easier to find housing on the Internet. Journalist Monica Brown of NY1 visited SIBOR headquarters on Monday to […]
October 5, 2011

Miss New York 2011 Launches Petition To Defeat Deadly Cyber Bullying

 Kaitlin Monte responds to recent suicide of 14-year-old Buffalo resident New York — Kaitlin Monte, Miss New York 2011, has launched a petition supporting New York state legislators in their efforts to address the issue of cyberbullying. In September,  New York state Sen. Jeffrey D. Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) joined fellow members of the Independent Democratic Conference and anti-bullying […]
September 30, 2011

Soon-To-Open Café /Art Gallery Combo Highlights Growth of Staten Island’s North Shore Artist Community

 Free grand-opening exhibition on Oct. 8 to feature works by local artists, and others such as Jon Krawczyk, sculptor of the St. Peter’s Church cross near Ground Zero STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.  – Emerging as a living canvas for writers, local artists and musicians, the North Shore of Staten Island, N.Y., is teeming with creativity. One of newest […]
September 22, 2011

Charlie Brown's Steakhouse to Reopen Its Doors on Staten Island

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (PRNewswire) — Less than six months after a bankruptcy filing and the closing of many locations in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Charlie Brown’s Steakhouse is excited to announce its grand re-opening on Goethals Rd. North on Staten Island in late October. “Charlie Brown’s was a part of the Staten Island community for […]
August 12, 2011

The Truth About Staten Island: Local Advocate of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Urges Support of Macy's 'SHOP FOR A CAUSE' Opportunity

STATEN ISLAND, NY. (Aug. 12, 2011) — On Saturday, Aug. 27, there will be a widely advertised event at MACY’S called “SHOP FOR A CAUSE.” The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation ( JDRF) will be a participant in the event at the MACY’S store in the Staten Island Mall, New Springville.  Imagine your $5 donation can earn you 25 […]
August 3, 2011

Timely Project Underscores A Tough Economy As It Spreads Through New York City

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: WEDNESDAY, AUG. 3, 201  As Staten Island’s 350th Birthday Nears, Nationwide Initiative Holds Special Appeal For Locals  STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. –  A  Minneapolis-born campaign seeking to enliven local businesses is taking root in the boroughs of  New York City. Most recently embraced by the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce, “The 3/50 Project” is a […]