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June 5, 2020
Founded by award-winning business journalist Barton Horowitz, Relevant Public Relations LLC (Relevant PR) is the highest-rated Staten Island, New York-based public relations and digital-marketing firm serving clients throughout the United States.
May 5, 2020
Despite the anxiety and strain placed upon commercial operations in the midst of the Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak, small-business owners might sustain – or even grow – their enterprises through this challenging period. This could be accomplished by utilizing a variety of public relations tactics.
May 4, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MONDAY, MAY 4, 2020 STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – SCORE-Staten Island has teamed up with New York City Council Member Joseph C. Borelli to present a series of free 60-minute marketing webinars for small-business owners. Over the course of three separate online workshops in May, attendees will gain insight into: Using e-mail marketing as […]
April 30, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2020 Despite the coronavirus pandemic, residents of the Villas high-end adult community in Manalapan, N.J., safely continue to benefit from cognitive and general health therapies Staten Island, N.Y. – The Villas, a luxurious Manalapan, N.J., apartment community for seniors, has been fixed upon wellness and prevention since opening its doors […]
March 25, 2020
By Barton Horowitz, President of Relevant Public Relations LLC STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Anxious and confused by the ongoing flow of coronavirus-related information? Some of what we all are seeing and hearing is false information, misinformation and disinformation. The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) describes “the speed and level of misinformation and disinformation circulating in the […]
March 23, 2020
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – VSB Bancorp, Inc. (VSBN), the holding company for Victory State Bank, recently declared a quarterly cash dividend of 15 cents per share, payable on April 1, 2020 to stockholders of record on March 20, 2020. “We are pleased to announce our 50th consecutive cash dividend. Our earnings allow us to continue to […]
March 19, 2020
A springtime tour of the nearby Villas in Manalapan, N.J., should be on the must-do list of active-adult Islanders searching for the perfect upscale 55-plus community STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – For many people, the arrival of spring sparks a primal sense of reconnecting to the outdoors. For active seniors relocating from Staten Island to nearby Manalapan, […]
March 19, 2020
Staten Island Board of Realtors® puts annual awards ceremony on hold in response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic Staten Island, N.Y. – The Staten Island Board of Realtors® (SIBOR) has notified its best-achieving members of 2019 of their “Top Producers” status, but the annual gathering celebrating their accomplishments has been put on hold. Originally scheduled for March 19, […]
March 19, 2020
Relevant Public Relations is chosen for its ‘solid grasp of the healthcare and real estate sectors, as well as an awareness of vital consumer demographics’ STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – The Villas, a Hackensack Meridian Health-orchestrated luxury apartment community for seniors, has chosen Staten Island, N.Y.-headquartered Relevant Public Relations LLC as its public relations and marketing representative. “I […]
March 13, 2020
By Barton Horowitz, President of Relevant Public Relations LLC STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Despite the anxiety and strain placed upon commercial operations in the midst of the Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak, small-business owners might sustain – or even grow – their enterprises through this challenging period. This could be accomplished by utilizing a variety of public relations […]
March 10, 2020
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – The Staten Island Board of Realtors® (SIBOR) Realtor Day 2020 Trade Show & Top Producer Club Awards Breakfast scheduled for March 19 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Bloomfield, had been canceled. At approximately 3:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, March 11), Sandy Krueger, CEO of the Staten Island Board of Realtors, issued the following statement: “The […]
February 13, 2020
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – An exciting learning opportunity for small-business owners will take place Tuesday, Feb. 25, when SCORE-Staten Island teams up with the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce, TD Charitable Foundation, and the 5 Chamber Alliance to present “Defining Your Business for Success: Tools for Purposeful Business Planning.” The free workshop will feature SCORE Certified Mentor John Quadrino, […]
February 13, 2020
Independent living and lavish resort-style amenities await active adults who select a residence at the Villas in nearby Manalapan, N.J. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Active Staten Island seniors seeking to downsize, or reside closer to loved ones in suburban New Jersey, have an exciting, new option. Just a half-hour drive from the Outerbridge Crossing, the Villas […]
February 12, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: WEDNESDAY, FEB. 12, 2020 Staten Island Home Prices Continued to Rise in January, Records Show Staten Island, N.Y. – On Staten Island, home prices are continuing to gain traction, with the median sales price increasing to $550,000 in January, a rise of 2.1 percent over the same month a year ago, according to […]
January 17, 2020
Northfield Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: NFBK) (“Northfield”), parent company of Northfield Bank, and VSB Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX: VSBN) (“VSB”), parent company of Victory State Bank (“Victory”), announced in December 2019 the signing of a definitive agreement pursuant to which VSB will merge with and into Northfield. The transaction reflects an in-market acquisition of an institution that shares […]
January 17, 2020
FOR RELEASE: THURSDAY, JAN. 16, 2020, and Thereafter Staten Island Board of REALTORS® Inducts 2020 President for Second Term Scott Setaro takes the oath for the second time as president of the borough’s largest professional organization STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Scott Setaro, broker/owner of Weichert, Realtors® Evolution Group was inducted as the 2020 president of the Staten […]
January 10, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FRIDAY, JAN. 10, 2020 SCORE-Staten Island’s Jan. 22 Workshop to Address HIPAA Compliance and Technology STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – If you work in the healthcare industry, having a grasp of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 is a must. This is why you won’t want to miss the upcoming […]
December 16, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MONDAY, DEC. 16, 2019 VSB Bancorp, Inc. Announces 49th Consecutive Cash Dividend STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – VSB Bancorp, Inc. (VSBN), the holding company for Victory State Bank, recently declared a quarterly cash dividend of 15 cents per share, payable on Jan. 2, 2020 to stockholders of record on Dec. 20, 2019. The action, announced […]