Here's the link to the video in case you missed it.
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.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
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Friday, June 20, 2008
NY Public Library Budget Cuts
Our New York Public Libraries need help. Impending budget cuts threaten recently revived services and extended hours. Please contact our elected officials to lend support.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
More Police For Staten Island
Please help support our effort to obtain a greater NYPD presence in our communities.
Print, sign, and mail this letter to Commissioner Kelly.
UPDATE 6/24/08:
100 Additional Police Offices Coming To Staten Island Next Week
Print, sign, and mail this letter to Commissioner Kelly.
UPDATE 6/24/08:
100 Additional Police Offices Coming To Staten Island Next Week
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Peter's Quest
GCCA member, Peter Giunta, was interviewed by the Staten Island Advance regarding his quest to bring a large fragment of Staten Island's history back.
He's even enlisted the formidable office of Councilman James Oddo.
He's even enlisted the formidable office of Councilman James Oddo.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Lincoln Avenue Business Owner Murdered
Our community is in the news - for the wrong reasons, again.
Anyone with information regarding this crime can call the 122nd Precinct at 718-667-2211
Here is a link to the Staten Island Advance's story.
Here is a link to Channel 7's story and video.
UPDATE:
An arrest has been made. That's very impressive work by the NYPD!
UPDATE:
Here's a link to an article in the New York Times that memorializes Mr. Koyenishvili and quotes a few familiar faces.
Anyone with information regarding this crime can call the 122nd Precinct at 718-667-2211
Here is a link to the Staten Island Advance's story.
Here is a link to Channel 7's story and video.
UPDATE:
An arrest has been made. That's very impressive work by the NYPD!
UPDATE:
Here's a link to an article in the New York Times that memorializes Mr. Koyenishvili and quotes a few familiar faces.
Cucina Fresca
Our annual dine-out night was a success.
The food and staff at Cucina Fresca were excellent!
The food and staff at Cucina Fresca were excellent!
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
"It's the terror of Hamden Avenue,"
The infamous dogs on Hamden Avenue were loose again today.
Channel 7 Eyewitness News was there this evening interviewing the owner and the neighbors. It should air on the 11:00PM show tonight.
Here is a link to the Staten Island Advance's story and video.
UPDATE:
Here is a link to watch Channel 7's story.
Channel 7 Eyewitness News was there this evening interviewing the owner and the neighbors. It should air on the 11:00PM show tonight.
Here is a link to the Staten Island Advance's story and video.
UPDATE:
Here is a link to watch Channel 7's story.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Dine-Out With The Grant City Civic Association
Come join us at our annual gathering to patronize a local establishment.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
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