BUILDING & CONSTUCTION

May 9, 2013

Staten Island’s Savo Brothers To Acquire Mount Manresa Property

   Jesuits find needs of many are not being met by an exclusively retreat-center approach  STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (May 9, 2013) — The New York Province of the Society of Jesus confirmed on Wednesday a contractual agreement of $15 million for the purchase of the Mount Manresa Jesuit Retreat House property at 239 Fingerboard Rd., in the Fort Wadsworth […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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April 29, 2011

Do Your Homework Before Buying And Selling Timeshares, Vacation Plans, FTC Advises

WASHINGTON — The thought of owning a vacation home may sound appealing, but the year-round responsibility — and expense — that come with it may not. Purchasing a timeshare or vacation plan may be an alternative. If you consider a timeshare or vacation plan, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection agency, says it’s […]
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April 4, 2011

Felt Citywide, Concerns of Staten Island Business Owners Draw Spotlight Of ‘Crain’s New York’ magazine

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A Staten Island business initiative launched in November 2010, and publicized by Relevant Public Relations LLC, most recently has drawn the attention of “Crain’s New York” magazine. In a “Crain’s New York” article published this week, “Regulation overload on New York’s small businesses,” journalist Cara S. Trager mentions the “Stop Suffocating Small […]
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February 28, 2011

Book Review: 'Before You Buy: The Homebuyer's Handbook for Today's Market'

TV’s “Mansions and Millionaires” host and longtime real estate investor Michael Corbett leaves his star-studded real estate métier and brings his real estate know-how to us little people with his latest book, “Before You Buy: The Homebuyer’s Handbook for Today’s Market.” Click here to read entire article.
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February 1, 2011

Staten Island, N.Y.’s AJNA Holistic Center and Store Offers Rare Combination of Wellness Treatments For Body, Mind and Home

  Prices On All Products and Services Will Be Reduced By 20 Percent During Grand-Opening Week   STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – The health benefits of energy-harnessing therapies, such as Reiki and Feng Shui, are fueling a growing demand for qualified practitioners. In New York, consumers can take delight in AJNA, a newly relocated and expanded holistic […]
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October 8, 2010

Video Surveillance Corp. Offers Tips That Make Burglars Cringe: Part One

Learning how criminals think could help to protect your home or business STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — It’s wonderful to have a state-of-the-art security system protecting your home – as long as you use it. “Burglars have a special fondness for homeowners and business managers who neglect to arm their security devices,” said Matthew De Gennaro, vice […]
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September 30, 2010

The Truth About Staten Island: The Borough Is Solidly Equipped For Business Networking

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island developer and hotelier Richard Nicotra today revealed three core ingredients of his success: His wife and business partner, Lois; the requirement of “putting in the hours,” and making sure to always “treat the customer as king.” Some 300 local business owners and executives from Staten Island and beyond attentively absorbed […]
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September 22, 2010

Richmond Tile & Bath buys contents of two high-end European-warehoused inventories

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Builders, architects, commercial developers and specifiers familiar with Richmond Tile & Bath may not be surprised by the retailer/wholesaler’s latest product addition, but they certainly will want to take advantage of it. The same holds true for consumers who have postponed home improvements due to tightened budgets, agreed Anthony S. Vanario, general […]
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September 7, 2010

Video Surveillance Corp., Headquartered On Staten Island, N.Y., Embraces Technologies That Indentify, Squash Criminal Activity

VSC owners have designed security systems for venues ranging from a New York Diamond District building to hospitals, hotels and private residences NEW YORK — In the wake of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the awareness of video surveillance as a crime-fighting tool continues to evolve with technology. “Today, high-tech surveillance not only can […]
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August 31, 2010

Video Surveillance Corp. places Relevant Public Relations at helm of multimedia initiatives

World-class security-systems integrator lauds PR firm’s high ethical standards NEW YORK — Video Surveillance Corp. (VSC), one of the nation’s leading security-systems integrators, has chosen Relevant Public Relations LLC as its multimedia representative. “We are a fully licensed and insured company with a 32-year-old track-record of providing businesses and homes with state-of-the-art protection from intruders,” said […]
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July 29, 2010

Realtors Group Posts Blog Page To Discuss ‘The Truth About Staten Island’

NEW YORK CITY — The Staten Island Board of Realtors (SIBOR) has embarked on a mission to share “The Truth About Staten Island” with the rest of the nation. “Staten Island, N.Y., is a wonderful place to live and work,” said SIBOR CEO Sandy Krueger. “The borough offers a sophisticated blend of urban energy and suburban […]
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