Election Day

With one week to go before Election Day, we would like to acknowledge the candidates and representatives that have taken the time and accepted our invitations to visit our organization.

We wish them the best of luck for the election and their future endeavors!

In the order of appearance:

Michael Grimm


Assemblyman Lou Tobacco


Michael Allegretti


Carmen Cognetta - Counsel To Congressman Michael E. McMahon



Al Albanese


Assemblywoman Janele Hyer-Spencer


Nicole Maliotakis

SI Project Homefront

We were very grateful to have Debbie Parsons, of Staten Island Project Homefront, as our guest speaker at our October meeting. It's an understatement to say that the support they provide to U.S. military troops overseas is magnificent.



We will be collecting items for them at our November meeting.
Visit their website for complete details:

October Newsletter

***Please note: Our October meeting location has been changed to St. Christopher's School - Music Room, 15 Lisbon Place***

Volunteers Needed

Due to budget cuts, our wonderful library system is in great need of volunteers.

Click on the image for complete details:



Here is a printable application:

St. Christopher's Fundraiser

Help support our local schools - and have some fun!

VIN Etching Event

VIN = Vehicle Identification Number

In cooperation with Fr. Joseph McLafferty, pastor of St. Christopher
and the Crime Prevention Unit of the 122nd Precinct

SATURDAY, JULY 10, 2010
11:00 AM - 12:00PM

ST. CHRISOPHER CHURCH
PARKING LOT
MIDLAND AVENUE @ SOUTH RAILROAD AVENUE

Have your car's identity safely etched on the vehicle and
tagged with a CAT (Combat Auto Theft) sticker
First come first serve basis. Lunch at John's Pizza to follow.

UPDATE:

Many thanks to Police Officer Scott R. for his dedication and speedy work!
He was able to etch a dozen vehicles in under an hour.

June Newsletter

Help Save Our Libraries!

Our libraries need everyone's support. They are faced with enormous budget cuts that will extremely limit the valuable services provided.

Here's how to help:

Visit:




Write a letter:





Adult Letter:



Children's Letter:



The awesome staff of our local library system:

Clean-Up Event

Many thanks to Patty from NY1 News for covering our event.

GCCA Dine-Out Nite 2010 At Cucina Fresca

Many thanks to the staff of Cucina Fresca for the wonderful service and the excellent meal!

Upcoming Events

Just a reminder:

Civic Dine-Out Event: Tuesday, May 18th, 6:30 PM, at Cucina Fresca (see menu posted below)

Clean-Up Event: Saturday, May 22nd, 9:00 AM. Meet at the Grant City train station. We will focus on the trash that accumulates around the SI Railway property between Bancroft Avenue and Jefferson Avenue.

We have many cleaning supplies (brooms, bags, gloves...) and enjoy some refreshments afterwards.

June, 2007:

May Newsletter

St. Christopher Founders Awards Dinner

Summer Youth Employment

Retirement Honors

Director Of Administration at Borough Hall and Executive Assistant to Borough President Molinaro (and GCCA member), Lillian Lagazzo, was honored for over 40 years of dedication to NYC.

Congratulations, Lillian!


Elena Brady, Judy Clarke, Lillian Lagazzo, Debbie Derrico

Civic Dine-Out 2010

Please join the members of our wonderful Grant City community for our annual event as we patronize a local restaurant - Cucina Fresca, located at 2110 Richmond Road (between Lincoln Avenue & Colfax Avenue).

Pouch Camp Fundraiser

April Newsletter

Grant City Storm Damage

Wow! That was quite a powerful storm, yesterday.

Here are photos of some damage in our community:

South Railroad Avenue - between Hunter Avenue & Adams Avenue


South Railroad Avenue & Adams Avenue:




Lincoln Avenue & Lisbon Place


Bancroft Avenue - between Richmond Road & Kruser Street:


Bancroft Avenue - between Hylan Boulevard & Clawson Street:


Bancroft Avenue & Hylan Boulevard:




Bancroft Avenue - between South Railroad Avenue & Clawson Street:


Jefferson Avenue & Husson Street:


Adams Avenue & Husson Street:


Hamden Avenue - between South Railroad Avenue & Husson Street:


Here's a SI Advance video of an interview with GCCA member Peter Argenziano:

GCCA Member Spotlights Credit Card Injustices

March Newsletter