On March 14, 2020, the Staten Island Children’s Museum was forced to close it doors as the COVID-19 crisis deepened in New York City. As an organization dedicated to education and discovery, the move to offering in-home classes and services was a challenge. “The museum as a space dedicated to people playing together, and touching…
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…
Lifelong Staten Islander Casts a Positive Light on the Borough During Uncertain Times
As the COVID-19 emergency consumed just about everything this spring, one Staten Islander responded by finding like-minded people and community stakeholders to converse with about the positive responses occurring throughout the borough. Anthony Rapacciuolo, the owner of PRcision LLC., a South Shore public relations and marketing firm, launched and now hosts COVID Talks, a nightly…