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Turning 100 is magical, but when you exceed that number, well — you are really extra special and breaking records. The family of Lena Vallone Barone just couldn’t wait to shout the news from the rooftops! Lena is 108! And according to granddaughter Chris Orlando and her research, her grandmother is the 544th oldest person in the United States — out...

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Signage was hoisted and decorative lanterns were recently installed at 831 Arthur Kill Rd., an indication that work is once again underway on the Italian-style dining establishment promised to the borough by the New York City Parks Department more than six years ago. “This is a Parks concession which will feature a restaurant serving Italian fare,...

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The Columbian Lawyers Association of Brooklyn got their passports out and traveled all the way to Staten Island where they were welcomed by Justice Ralph Porzio during its monthly meeting at Nino's Restaurant on Hylan Boulevard on Jan. 10. The Columbian Lawyers are one of the most powerful and influential bar associations in Brooklyn, but the group...

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02/07 Tuesday 6:00 pm • Casa Belvedere • 79 Howard Avenue • Staten Island, NY - Doors open at 6:00 pm. Tombola games begin at 6:30 pm. Entry: Members free; non-members $10 per person. Tombola cards must be purchased for each round at $3 each. Tombola is a game that originated in Southern Italy. Similar to Bingo, the game is fun to play, easy to lea...

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Everyone should have an aunt Ruth! One Staten Island family was lucky enough to have one and be touched by her magical spirit, her unending love and her warm heart. Carol Razzano Dispensa’s aunt Ruth turned 100 during the year 2020. And though becoming a centenarian is a little more commonplace these days than ever before — they’re becoming the fas...

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ONE NIGHT ONLY at Casa Belvedere: Southern Italy's renowned pop star singer, songwriter and recording artist PEPPE CIRILLO. Thursday, January 26 • 6:30 pm. Casa Belvedere | 79 Howard Ave., Staten Island, NY. Reserve now – this event will sell out quickly! $90 members, $100 non-members All-inclusive Live Concert and Dinner. Price includes buffet din...

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The DiFara and Juicy Lucia collaboration concept came to a halt in late 2022. While signs are down on the red sauce-on-barbecue endeavor, pizza still will come from the corner building at 100-102 Lincoln Ave., Grant City. “We’re going to call it D’Lucia,” said its owner, Richie Holmes. A former co-owner of the place, he’ll remain a tenant of the ad...

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Teresa Rampulla, Founder and CEO of She Media NY and Marketing Director and Advertising Sales Manager of Ferry Ads, was destined to be a Staten Island businesswoman. Rampulla was born and raised in Staten Island, where she began her professional career. As a teenager, Rampulla interned at the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce, where her mother, Amy...

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Maria and James Carrozza make Staten Island a little bit sweeter every day. This powerhouse husband-and-wife team owns and operates four of the borough’s most beloved bakeries: The Cake Chef, The Cake Chef’s Cookie Jar, Piece A Cake and Cookie Jar New Dorp.   Maria and James were both born and raised in Brooklyn, where they first met. “Ironically,...

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Nationalism of the nineteenth century represents very different values to those of our era. With the present rise of frenzied flag-waving and militant xenophobia, it is hard to understand the cult status achieved by foreign revolutionary figures such as Lafayette, who was honored as the “French Hero of the American Revolution.” In 1878 a bust of Gi...

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