STATEN ISLAND

June 9, 2011

Miss New York Pageant Readies History-Making NYC Debut

 Miss America 2008 to co-host 71-year-old competition June 18 at Staten Island showplace NEW YORK — The Miss New York Pageant is about to take place for the first time ever in New York City. The 2011 statewide event, just one step away from the Miss America Pageant, will be hosted on June 18 by Kirsten […]
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May 17, 2011

Relevant Public Relations LLC Crowned Marketing Rep of Miss America Pageant’s New York State Preliminary

 Miss New York Organization selects Staten Island, N.Y.-based firm to lead PR campaign as June’s Pageant Week nears STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.  (May 17, 2011) — The Miss New York Organization, official  operator of the Miss America Pageant’s New York state preliminary, has chosen Relevant Public Relations LLC as its public relations and marketing representative.  “We require public relations […]
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May 13, 2011

Miss New York Praises Staten Island’s Commitment To Community Service

Claire Buffie expresses delight to borough’s South Shore Rotary over decision to host 2011 pageant  on Island  NEW YORK  (May 13, 2011) —  “Straight for Equality: Let’s Talk” is the platform of Claire Buffie, Miss New York 2010. The reigning state pageant queen visited Staten Island on Thursday, where she shared her passion for diversity and student dignity […]
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January 20, 2011

10 Tips For Building a Business Brand With Social Media in Staten Island, N.Y., or the World

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (Jan. 20, 2011) —When combined with a professional public relations initiative, social media marketing can be a powerful, cost-effective component of a business’s growth strategy. RELEVANT PR ADVISE FOR NEW YORK AND ELSEWHERE Relevant Public Relations, offers the following advice for business owners and executives seeking to achieve the greatest benefit from their social media […]
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January 3, 2011

Relevant PR Commentary: Don’t Neglect ‘Old-Fashioned’ Ways Of Communicating In Today’s Social-Media Rich Society

By BARTON HOROWITZ, president Relevant Public Relations With increasing numbers of people interacting on the Web, it’s become far too easy to lose ourselves in cyber space for extended periods of time. While online social-media activity can be an effective way of staying in touch with friends and business associates, it arguably lacks the warm emotional […]
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December 7, 2010

Quest For Alzheimer’s Cure Gains Momentum For Researcher At College Of Staten Island

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A Staten Island, N.Y.-based scientist has attracted supporters in her quest to a find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. “It is important to look at problems from a researcher’s perspective,” said Dr. Alejandra Alonso, an associate professor with the College of Staten Island (City University of New York) Department of Biology. Two […]
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November 18, 2010

Staten Island’s Beleaguered Small-Business Community Protests Over-Regulation, Unjust Taxes

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — If the weather was any indication, organizers of the “Stop Suffocating Small Business” initiative are off to a bright start. More than 220 small-business owners rallied under sunny skies earlier today in the Staten Island community of New Springville, where they protested excessive taxation and over-regulation by government agencies. “How many more […]
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November 9, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Island’s ‘Stop Suffocating Small Business!’ Rally To Spark Action From City, State And Federal Lawmakers

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (Nov. 9, 2010) — Frustrated by years of fruitless waiting, members of Staten Island’s financially overburdened small-business community will be taking to the streets. Business owners are hoping to convince city, state and federal policymakers to provide the much-needed regulatory changes they need in order to survive.        The “Stop Suffocating Small Business!” rally, organized […]
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October 20, 2010

Staten Island, N.Y.-based Victory State Bank Initiative Seeks To Help Homeless Pets

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Victory State Bank’s sense of community is all encompassing. The bank’s “Furr Our Furry Friends” campaign aims to help Staten Island’s population of homeless animals. Through the end of the month, all Victory State Bank locations will be accepting contributions for allocation to local animal shelters. “We are collecting monetary donations, as […]
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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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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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July 15, 2010

SIBOR Young Realtors Group raises $4,000 for kids with developmental delays

The SIBOR Young Realtors Group raised nearly $4,000 at a fund-raiser to benefit the Volunteers of America’s Staten Island Early Learning Center, in Tottenville. Many of the children who attend the school have significant developmental delays associated with autism, Down syndrome, attention deficit disorder and neurological and emotion issues. All the children receive intensive, individualized attention […]
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June 30, 2010

Realtors Pack SIBOR Headquarters Seeking Global Momentum, Cross-Cultural Understanding

BRIEFLY VIEW THE SYMPOSIUM ON NY1: Local Realtors Discuss Making Cross-Cultural Connections STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Scores of Realtors from the tri-state region gathered on June 24 at the Staten Island Board of Realtors (SIBOR) headquarters, Graniteville, seeking ways to expand the borders of their business. They obtained a wealth of information from a diverse panel […]
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June 24, 2010

Realtors Pack SIBOR Headquarters Seeking Global Momentum During 4th Annual Symposium

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Scores of Realtors from the tri-state region gathered today at the Staten Island Board of Realtors (SIBOR) headquarters, Graniteville, seeking ways to expand the borders of their business. They obtained a wealth of information from a diverse panel of experts. “The most significant accomplishment of the day was to bring the universe […]
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June 7, 2010

Victory State Bank Introduces ‘Scantastic’ Remote Check-Deposit Service

DespositExpress is the latest hi-tech amenity offered by the Staten Island, N.Y.-based business bank STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.  — Victory State Bank, a recognized industry leader in customer service, recently unveiled the latest reason for businesses to join its customer roster: The convenience of depositing checks without having to leave your office.  “Victory State Bank customers now […]
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