Saturday, December 19, 2009
NYPD 122nd Precinct Holiday Treat
Yearly opportunity to meet an thank the officers that serve and protect our community
Friday, December 4, 2009
Friday, November 27, 2009
Holiday Dinner & Meeting
Join us to celebrate the upcoming holiday season at the Corner House Restaurant. The event will also serve as an informal meeting for December.
Here is the menu:
Here is the menu:
Monday, November 23, 2009
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Dress For Success Drive
Assemblywoman Janele Hyer-Spencer made a visit to our meeting on Thursday evening to address the impending deep budget cuts in New York State. But, not all news is bad. Her office is sponsoring a drive to help women who need an edge when seeking employment.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Politics For Breakfast On Halloween
The Grant City Civic Association was well represented at this morning's rally for our local politicians who have serviced and supported our community for many years.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Reducing Deliveries Of Publications
At our September meeting a concern was raised about the duplicate delivery of the East Shore section of the Staten Island Advance. Through email correspondence, I was able to cease the delivery to my own house. But, other homeowners have reported that the delivery continues.
Here is the contact information to be removed from the delivery route:
Rick Paoli
Staten Island Advance Distribution
718-981-1234
paoli@siadvance.com
Also, here is the number to request to be removed from the delivery route of the New York Newsday Marketeer:
1-800-376-6222
This also reduces consumption of our natural resources and removes content from our waste stream.
Here is the contact information to be removed from the delivery route:
Rick Paoli
Staten Island Advance Distribution
718-981-1234
paoli@siadvance.com
Also, here is the number to request to be removed from the delivery route of the New York Newsday Marketeer:
1-800-376-6222
This also reduces consumption of our natural resources and removes content from our waste stream.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Election Time
As Election Day nears, our meetings tend to draw our local politicians. The recent meeting featured Judge Honorable Philip G. Minardo as the guest speaker. He is seeking his second 14 year term and is running (unopposed) on the Democratic, Republican, Independent, and Conservative party lines.
Also, John Luisi, candidate for Borough President. He is running on the Democratic and Working Families party lines.
We wish them both the best of luck on November 3rd!!!
Also, John Luisi, candidate for Borough President. He is running on the Democratic and Working Families party lines.
We wish them both the best of luck on November 3rd!!!
Friday, October 9, 2009
Operation Safe Child
The 122 Precinct Community Council, along with the NYPD, will be issuing free electronic fingerprinting for children, before this month's Community Council meeting.
Wednesday, October 21st. 4PM - 7PM
2320 Hylan Boulevard
Operation Safe Child
Wednesday, October 21st. 4PM - 7PM
2320 Hylan Boulevard
Operation Safe Child
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Scott LoBaido Paints Grant City Mural
Staten Island's renowned artist, Scott LoBaido, painted a new flag right here in Grant City. The location is the side wall of CrayonBlu, which is visible from the 7-11 parking lot.
It was funded by Councilman James Oddo and the family owned business, Sal DelPriore Landscaping, of GCCA treasurer, Luisa DelPriore.
Arrangements are made through the Where To Turn organization's program "Flags Across Staten Island".
Our community is forever grateful to all involved!
It was funded by Councilman James Oddo and the family owned business, Sal DelPriore Landscaping, of GCCA treasurer, Luisa DelPriore.
Arrangements are made through the Where To Turn organization's program "Flags Across Staten Island".
Our community is forever grateful to all involved!
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Monday, September 7, 2009
GCCA Flyer Distribution
The start of our 8th year has arrived!
Volunteers are distributing flyers this week in preparation for our first meeting on Thursday, September 10th.
Our goal is to deliver one to every household in our community.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to a scheduling conflict, our meeting location has been changed to Councilman James Oddo's office at 94 Lincoln Avenue - two doors over from the Corner House Restaurant.
Volunteers are distributing flyers this week in preparation for our first meeting on Thursday, September 10th.
Our goal is to deliver one to every household in our community.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to a scheduling conflict, our meeting location has been changed to Councilman James Oddo's office at 94 Lincoln Avenue - two doors over from the Corner House Restaurant.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Greenbelt Conservancy Gala
2009 marks the 25th anniversary of Staten Island's most valuable park - The Greenbelt.
The trail system has provided me with countless hours of recreation and this year I am lucky enough to be a co-honoree at the celebration.
Information on the event can be found on the Greenbelt's blog.
The trail system has provided me with countless hours of recreation and this year I am lucky enough to be a co-honoree at the celebration.
Information on the event can be found on the Greenbelt's blog.
Monday, August 10, 2009
A Man With Many Missions
Distinguished GCCA member, Joseph Madory, shows his support for animal care:
Here's the link to the story that appeared in the SI Advance on July 20, 2009.
Here's the link to the story that appeared in the SI Advance on July 20, 2009.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
NY1 News: The Corner House Restaurant
NY1 News recently aired a story about our local gem, The Corner House Restaurant. Owner, Ed Kellerhals, is interviewed along with GCCA board members, Elena Brady and Tom Kuras.
Here's the link to the video in case you missed it.
Here's the link to the video in case you missed it.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
NYPL New Dorp Branch Recognizes GCCA
The staff at the New Dorp Public Library has posted a flyer recognizing us for our recent contribution to their Summer Reading Program.
As a community group, we are grateful for the resources provided by the library and will continue to support their programs in the future.
Check out their website for complete information:
New York Public Library - New Dorp Branch
I've also added a permanent link in the "Community Links" section of this blog.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Graffiti Cleanup
Our annual graffiti cleanup was a success - even with a modest turnout.
We were able to cover the mess left by vandals on about a dozen utility poles and a FDNY pull box.
Many thanks to NY1 News for airing our event.
Here's a link to watch the story.
Afterwards, the group replaced those burned calories at John's Restaurant & Pizzeria at 126 Lincoln Avenue.
We were able to cover the mess left by vandals on about a dozen utility poles and a FDNY pull box.
Many thanks to NY1 News for airing our event.
Here's a link to watch the story.
Afterwards, the group replaced those burned calories at John's Restaurant & Pizzeria at 126 Lincoln Avenue.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
GCCA Member Receives NYPD Medal
NYPD awards Police Combat Cross to 2 Staten Islanders
They receive Combat Cross for stopping a fleeing gunman
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
By JEFF HARRELL
ADVANCE STAFF WRITER
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- They protected and served the city by stopping a fleeing gunman whose bullet barely missed striking an officer.
For their efforts, Detective Alexander Grandstaff, 32, of New Dorp, and Detective Herbert Martin, 40, of Grant City, were among 28 current and former police officers to receive the Police Combat Cross, the NYPD's second-highest honor, during yesterday's Medal Day award ceremony at Police Plaza in Manhattan.
"Just working with my buddy," said Martin, who has partnered with Grandstaff for the past 10 years in three separate precincts.
Martin and Grandstaff, now assigned to Brooklyn's 81st Precinct, were in plainclothes out of Patrol Borough Brooklyn North's Anti-Crime Unit with two other officers on Feb. 24, 2006, when they saw a gun change hands.
The officers got out of their car and identified themselves; the two suspects took to their heels.
Grandstaff immediately grabbed the unarmed man, while Martin and the other members of the team split up and chased the gunman on foot and in the car.
As Grandstaff steered his prisoner to the end of the block, the armed suspect led the other officers into a restaurant parking lot, where Martin tried to corner him with the police vehicle.
The chase headed back toward Grandstaff, who released the unarmed suspect and took up the pursuit of the gunman. The gunman then turned back and fired at Martin, now on foot. Martin rolled to the ground and heard a bullet whistle past his ear.
The officers eventually nabbed the gunman. Later, Martin found a bullet hole in his sweatshirt.
The gunman is serving a seven-year prison term.
The NYPD's highest honor, the Medal of Honor, was awarded to Detective Angel Cruz Jr. of Transit District 33.
Cruz subdued a man who had punched him and stabbed him in the head with a large hunting knife during a confrontation in the subway. Despite grave injuries, the detective was able to hold his attacker and stay conscious until backup arrived.
NYPD posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Medal to the families of 10 police officers who died of illness consequent to their work at Ground Zero and the former Fresh Kills landfill. Among those honored was Sgt. Edward D. Thompson, formerly of the North Shore's 120th Precinct; he died March 9, 2008.
Retired Sgt. Craig Melfi, also formerly assigned to the 120th Precinct, was awarded the Police Combat Cross, along with three fellow officers. Melfi aided Officer Andrew Suarez of the 78th Precinct by returning fire toward a gunman who had shot Suarez in the back in February 2007.
"This is always the proudest day of the year for the NYPD," Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg said. "It takes nothing away from any of the officers we salute to also say this entire department deserves our thanks for keeping us the nation's safest large city."
Jeff Harrell covers courts for the Advance. He may be reached at harrell@siadvance.com.
They receive Combat Cross for stopping a fleeing gunman
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
By JEFF HARRELL
ADVANCE STAFF WRITER
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- They protected and served the city by stopping a fleeing gunman whose bullet barely missed striking an officer.
For their efforts, Detective Alexander Grandstaff, 32, of New Dorp, and Detective Herbert Martin, 40, of Grant City, were among 28 current and former police officers to receive the Police Combat Cross, the NYPD's second-highest honor, during yesterday's Medal Day award ceremony at Police Plaza in Manhattan.
"Just working with my buddy," said Martin, who has partnered with Grandstaff for the past 10 years in three separate precincts.
Martin and Grandstaff, now assigned to Brooklyn's 81st Precinct, were in plainclothes out of Patrol Borough Brooklyn North's Anti-Crime Unit with two other officers on Feb. 24, 2006, when they saw a gun change hands.
The officers got out of their car and identified themselves; the two suspects took to their heels.
Grandstaff immediately grabbed the unarmed man, while Martin and the other members of the team split up and chased the gunman on foot and in the car.
As Grandstaff steered his prisoner to the end of the block, the armed suspect led the other officers into a restaurant parking lot, where Martin tried to corner him with the police vehicle.
The chase headed back toward Grandstaff, who released the unarmed suspect and took up the pursuit of the gunman. The gunman then turned back and fired at Martin, now on foot. Martin rolled to the ground and heard a bullet whistle past his ear.
The officers eventually nabbed the gunman. Later, Martin found a bullet hole in his sweatshirt.
The gunman is serving a seven-year prison term.
The NYPD's highest honor, the Medal of Honor, was awarded to Detective Angel Cruz Jr. of Transit District 33.
Cruz subdued a man who had punched him and stabbed him in the head with a large hunting knife during a confrontation in the subway. Despite grave injuries, the detective was able to hold his attacker and stay conscious until backup arrived.
NYPD posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Medal to the families of 10 police officers who died of illness consequent to their work at Ground Zero and the former Fresh Kills landfill. Among those honored was Sgt. Edward D. Thompson, formerly of the North Shore's 120th Precinct; he died March 9, 2008.
Retired Sgt. Craig Melfi, also formerly assigned to the 120th Precinct, was awarded the Police Combat Cross, along with three fellow officers. Melfi aided Officer Andrew Suarez of the 78th Precinct by returning fire toward a gunman who had shot Suarez in the back in February 2007.
"This is always the proudest day of the year for the NYPD," Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg said. "It takes nothing away from any of the officers we salute to also say this entire department deserves our thanks for keeping us the nation's safest large city."
Jeff Harrell covers courts for the Advance. He may be reached at harrell@siadvance.com.
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