STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Whether you’re cheering or hate-watching the Super Bowl, the one thing you won’t have to worry about is getting home. Football fans will be able to get a free ride from Uber this Sunday instead of driving home thanks to the SI Safe Ride Initiative, a partnership between Borough Hall President…
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — South Shore businesses are doing their best to provide safe, sanitary environments for their customers. The South Shore Business Improvement District (South Shore BID) announced Saturday that the nonprofit organization has purchased copious amount of hand sanitizer, as well as standing and hanging dispensers, for local businesses. “The BID is here…
A new South Shore business improvement district was approved by the City Council on Tuesday. (City Planning Commission) CITY HALL — A new South Shore business improvement district was approved by the City Council on Tuesday. With over 300 businesses in Annadale, Eltingville and Great Kills, the BID will cover the largest geographic area of…
The newly established South Shore Business Improvement District is raring to get to work. The BID’s Board of Directors, Councilman Vincent Ignizio and the Staten Island Economic Development Corp. (S.I.E.D.C.) will host a press conference on May 19th at 1:00 PM in front of Giovanni’s Restaurant in Eltingville, in order to make a comprehensive announcement…
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The annual Annadale Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony was held Sunday night unlike years past, as the event was live-streamed in front of a virtual audience amid coronavirus (COVID-19) precautions. The tree lighting has been held in Annadale Green Park for more than two decades, normally draws hundreds and features live music,…
Great Kills Train Station The South Shore BID announces the installation of security cameras after incident at Great Kills train station. (Jan Somma-Hammel) STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Security cameras are coming to Great Kills, the South Shore Business Improvement District (BID) announced in a statement this morning. Working jointly with The Staten Island Chamber of…
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – The South Shore Business Improvement District (BID) will provide face masks to business owners in Annadale, Eltingville and Great Kills, the not-for-profit organization has announced. The distribution comes in response to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s recent executive order requiring employees of essential businesses to wear masks effective April 15. “The reality is…
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The South Shore Business Improvement District has started a new campaign to highlight local businesses and community leaders in response to the controversial MTV reality show, “Made In Staten Island.” “Our borough is filled with outstanding leaders and a tremendous number of successful businesses,” said Gary Fleming, president of the South…
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The South Shore Business Improvement District (South Shore BID) traditionally hosts the island’s largest tree lighting event in Annadale the first Sunday after Thanksgiving. However, given the current climate and gathering rules, the organization has created a new event entitled Operation Jingle All The Way to take its place. On Sunday,…
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Amid a rash of burglaries across Staten Island, new security cameras will be installed along the Great Kills business strip. The cameras are the result of an effort by the South Shore Business Improvement District (BID), Councilman Joseph Borelli (R-South Shore), the 122 Police Precinct and the Staten Island Chamber of…