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September 14, 2020

SCORE-Staten Island Webinar Sept. 21 to Feature Small-Business Cybersecurity Requirements

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (Sept. 14, 2020) – An upcoming Zoom webinar will focus on “How To Implement Cybersecurity Requirements for Small Businesses.” The workshop, sponsored by SCORE-Staten Island and the Independent Association of Accountants of Staten Island, will take place Monday, Sept. 21, noon to 2 p.m. “All business types will benefit from attending this ZOOM […]
August 5, 2020

SCORE-Staten Island Webinar to Explore Business and Bankruptcy in a Post-COVID World

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – A SCORE-Staten Island webinar of vital concern to small-business owners will spotlight “Business and Bankruptcy in a Post-COVID World.”Presented by three top financial and legal experts, the online workshop – sponsored by Richmond County Savings Bank (a division of New York Community Bank, member FDIC) and the Independent Association of Accountants of Staten […]
July 8, 2020

Staten Island-Based Webinar to Address Vital Tax and Financial Tips for Businesses in COVID-19 Era

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – SCORE-Staten Island has partnered with the Independent Association of Accountants of Staten Island to present “Vital Tax Tips on the CARES Act of 2020 & Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020.” The Zoom webinar will take place Monday, July 20, 2020, 10 to 11 a.m. Featured experts will include Doreen M. Inserra, certified […]
May 4, 2020

SCORE-Staten Island, NYC Council Member Borelli to Present Trio of Free Business-Marketing Webinars

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

Senior Apartment Community Near Staten Island, N.Y., is Geared to Prevent, Reverse Decline in Brain Function

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 23, 2020

50th Consecutive Cash Dividend Announced By VSB Bancorp, Inc.

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

Retirement Living in Staten Island Isn’t Only Option For Seniors Seeking Nearby Luxury Apartments, Nature

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

Island’s Realtors® Announce ‘Top Producers’

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

Staten Island Firm to Lead Marketing and PR Campaign For Villas, a High-End New Jersey Senior Community

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 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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]