STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – On this episode of the OnSI Podcast… Ten Staten Islanders have been honored this year as Local Heroes of the Month in a recurring series that offers a special look at how our neighbors are making a difference in the borough every single day; how we and our sponsors celebrate community…
Long-Running SI Cricket Club Celebrates Milestone, Plus More Stories on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – On this episode of the OnSI Podcast… The Staten Island Cricket Club marks its 150th anniversary. Established in 1872, the club is the oldest continuously operating cricket club in the country, according to its current president. Also this month, we introduce you to our Local Hero of the Month. This former…
Good Works Abound in the Borough Amid NYC Revival, Plus More Stories On Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – On this episode of the OnSI Podcast… The free, borough-wide outdoor concert series “Sounds of Summer” returns to the Island aiding the recovery of New York City’s arts and culture scene. Also this month, we introduce you to our Local Hero of the Month. This Pleasant Plains resident retired from the FDNY…
Amid COVID-19 Crisis, Staten Island Eatery is Weathering the Storm and Giving Back
Jimmy Max pizzeria in Westerleigh has been doing brisk business during the pandemic, and owner Jimmy McBratney says that, thankfully, he and his staff have been spared from getting sick. While his dining room is closed, he has found ways to continue serving his customers, even offering pizza-making kits for families to try while staying…