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March 10, 2020

SIBOR’s Realtor Day 2020 Top Producer Awards Breakfast and Trade Show Canceled Due to Anti-COVID-19 Initiative

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 […]
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February 13, 2020

Free Staten Island Workshop Feb. 25 to Instruct Business Owners on Growth Tactics

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, […]
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February 13, 2020

Search for Luxury Senior Apartments on Staten Island Leads to Nearby New Jersey Community

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 […]
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February 12, 2020

Staten Island Home Prices Continued to Rise in January, Records Show

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 […]
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January 17, 2020

Northfield Bancorp Inc. to Acquire VSB Bancorp, Inc., Expanding Staten Island Franchise

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 […]
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January 17, 2020

Staten Island Board of REALTORS® Inducts 2020 President for Second Term

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 […]
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January 10, 2020

SCORE-Staten Island’s Jan. 22 Workshop to Address HIPAA Compliance and Technology

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 […]
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December 16, 2019

VSB Bancorp, Inc. Announces 49th Consecutive Cash Dividend

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 […]
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December 5, 2019

Staten Island Board of Realtors’ Leaders are in Place for 2020

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. –  As the calendar advances toward the end of the year, leaders of the Staten Island Board of Realtors® (SIBOR) are positioned to embrace their responsibilities within the organization.  Elections held in October completed the selection of the Realtor association’s directors for 2020. Officers elected at an earlier time include Scott A. Setaro, who will […]
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November 21, 2019

SCORE-Staten Island Business Mentor Rita Jackson Feted by Staten Island Not For Profit (NFP) Association

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Rita Jackson, a certified SCORE-Staten Island business mentor and prolific community volunteer, was recognized as a “Community Hero” at the recent Staten Island Not For Profit (NFP) Association’s Community Service Awards Breakfast. During the event, held Nov. 17 at LiGreci’s Staaten, West Brighton, a variety of individuals were recognized for their diligent […]
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November 11, 2019

SCORE Staten Island Business Workshop NOV. 13 to Explain Benefits of LinkedIn

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (Nov. 11, 2019) – If you are not taking fullest advantage of LinkedIn to help grow your business, SCORE-Staten Island is offering an opportunity to get you on the right track with a free “lunch & learn” workshop Wednesday, Nov. 13. The free seminar, sponsored by Northfield Bank Foundation, will guide attendees toward an understanding […]
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September 26, 2019

Neglecting SEO Puts a Barrier Between Your Business and New Nearby Customers

Staten Island marketing and public relations firm with nationwide reach spotlights SCORE data supporting importance of strong ‘Search Engine Optimization’ to local businesses NEW YORK – With the 2019 winter holiday season quickly approaching, businesses across the U.S., from Staten Island, N.Y., to Chicago, Los Angeles, Anchorage and Honolulu are gearing up for their busiest, and […]
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September 25, 2019

13th Global Real Estate Summit NYC Set for Nov. 4 at New York Marriott Marquis

Annual event will be presented by five major Realtor associations for the first time in its history NEW YORK — The annual Global Real Estate Summit NYC will mark a major milestone Nov. 4, hosted for the first time by five major Realtor associations with a combined membership of more than 51,000 real estate professionals. Spotlighting […]
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September 19, 2019

Staten Island Real Estate Pros are 1st in State To Embrace New Consumer-Support Tool

Quigler App provides transparency for Realtors’ clients during the real estate transaction The Staten Island Board of REALTORS® (SIBOR) is offering consumers and Realtors a new tool for achieving greater transparency during transactions. SIBOR is the first real estate association in New York state to utilize Quigler (www.Quigler.com), an App that keeps consumers abreast of an […]
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September 12, 2019

Staten Island Chamber of Commerce: 2nd Annual ‘Downtown Staten Island Weekend Walk’ is Set for Sept. 22

Street will be closed to traffic and open for fun during family-friendly event STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Tompkinsville will be buzzing on Sunday, Sept. 22, when the 2nd annual “Downtown Staten Island Weekend Walk” kicks off at 1 p.m.   Minthorne Street — home to Flagship Brewery, Daddy O’s BBQ, and Flour + Oak – will be closed to traffic and filled […]
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July 15, 2019

Threat to Wildlife Prompts Open House ‘Balloon Ban’ By Weichert, Realtors® – Evolution Group

New Springville-based real estate agency enacts eco-friendly policy for its open-house celebrations across Staten Island STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (July 15, 2019) – Balloons have long been used to mark the locations of open houses. Their bright colors and breeze-generated movements are effective nationwide in catching the attention of homebuyers – but there is a tragic downside […]
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