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	<title>Downtown Staten Island Council</title>
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	<description>Live. Work. Play.</description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:33:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Bay Harbor Motors Event - June 28 &#038; 29</title>
		<link>http://www.downtownsi.com/recent-news/bay-harbor-motors-event-june-28-29</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:37:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Succeed With Your Small Business! - Tuesday, June 17, 2008 10am-12n</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:51:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Presented by the IMMIGRANT AND MINORITY ENTREPRENEUR PROGRAM of SIEDC (Staten Island Economic Development Corporation)
Every new business owner should understand the requirements for :
- Hiring personnel
- Needed insurance
- Applicable Licenses
- Protecting your investment
Allan Katz, of Comprehensive Wealth Management Group LLC, will explain, provide examples, and take questions.
Registration is required &#8212; please call or visit the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>Presented by the IMMIGRANT AND MINORITY ENTREPRENEUR PROGRAM of SIEDC (Staten Island Economic Development Corporation)</em></p>
<p>Every new business owner should understand the requirements for :<br />
- Hiring personnel<br />
- Needed insurance<br />
- Applicable Licenses<br />
- Protecting your investment</p>
<p>Allan Katz, of Comprehensive Wealth Management Group LLC, will explain, provide examples, and take questions.<br />
Registration is required &#8212; please call or visit the library.</p>
<p>St. George Library Center<br />
5 Central Avenue<br />
Staten Island, New York, 10301</p>
<p><small>The Staten Island Economic Development Corporation has served as the premier economic development advocate for the SI business community since 1993.</small></p>
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		<title>3rd Annual Directors Chair Film Festival - Call for entries</title>
		<link>http://www.downtownsi.com/recent-news/3rd-annual-directors-chair-film-festival-call-for-entries</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:19:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ CTV is happy to present the third annual Directors Chair film festival with this years theme, &#8220;all things independent &#8221; This unique event is made possible through the facilities of Staten Island Community Television. This festival is the first of its kind on Staten Island, with live broadcast coverage of the festival the week [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span> CTV is happy to present the third annual Directors Chair film festival with this years theme, &#8220;all things independent &#8221; This unique event is made possible through the facilities of Staten Island Community Television. This festival is the first of its kind on Staten Island, with live broadcast coverage of the festival the week of September 22, 2008. Thank you CTV for all your support! Throughout the festival we will be featuring independent artists whos art, photography, music, TV programming and film have made an impact in our community. There is no fee to submit a film.&#8211; They are accepting films in all categories.</span></p>
<p><font face="'Lucida Grande'"><span>The Deadline is August 17th</span></font></p>
<p><font face="'Lucida Grande'"><span>Please get your films in asap. </span></font></p>
<p>Visit:  <span><a href="http://www.thedirectorschairtv.com/" target="_blank">www.thedirectorschairtv.com</a></span></p>
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		<title>Musical Revue at Gallery 6, Staten Island North Shore</title>
		<link>http://www.downtownsi.com/recent-news/musical-revue-at-gallery-6-staten-island-north-shore</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:17:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Local urban-folk duo, Trish and Christoph, and the Staten Island Freak Corps will
present their North Show sequel, the Return ofthe Great Blue Heron II, on June 21, 2008,
at Gallery 6 in Stapleton. Trish and Christoph, known for their “irreverent but tender anti-folk songs”
(New York Times, Oct7, 2007) and entertaining satiric slide shows, join forces with [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Local urban-folk duo, Trish and Christoph, and the Staten Island Freak Corps will<br />
present their North Show sequel, the Return ofthe Great Blue Heron II, on June 21, 2008,<br />
at Gallery 6 in Stapleton. Trish and Christoph, known for their “irreverent but tender anti-folk songs”<br />
(New York Times, Oct7, 2007) and entertaining satiric slide shows, join forces with artists and friends for a<br />
uniquely frolicsome local celebration with UFOs, vinyl siding, live music, comedy and dance.</p>
<p>For more information visit <a href="http://www.noizart.com" target="_blank">www.noizart.com</a>.</p>
<p><strong>What:</strong> “The Return of the Great Blue Heron II”,  a musical revue.<br />
<strong>When:</strong> Saturday, June 21. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.<br />
<strong>Where:</strong> Gallery 6, 30 Beach St., Stapleton, Staten Island /North Shore<br />
<strong>Admission:</strong> $5.</p>
<p>This is an all-ages event. Kids are free.</p>
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		<title>June &#8220;Tiki Bar&#8221; Mixer - 6/19/08</title>
		<link>http://www.downtownsi.com/recent-news/june-tiki-bar-mixer-61908</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 18:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>RIVERSIDE OPERA COMPANIES Puccini Festival 2008!</title>
		<link>http://www.downtownsi.com/recent-news/riverside-opera-companies-puccini-festival-2008</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:59:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You won&#8217;t want to miss RIVERSIDE OPERA COMPANIES Puccini Festival 2008!
featuring Soprano Maria Ortega-Garza, Tenor Giuseppe Taormina, Winners of ROC&#8217;s Opera Idol auditions plus Maestro Alan Aurelia and a full orchestra!
Sunday May 18th 3pm, Trinity Lutheran Church 309 St Pauls Ave. Staten Island NY 10304
Suggested donation at door $20/$15 students &#38; children FREE, Free Parking
718-390-4306 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You won&#8217;t want to miss RIVERSIDE OPERA COMPANIES Puccini Festival 2008!</p>
<p>featuring Soprano Maria Ortega-Garza, Tenor Giuseppe Taormina, Winners of ROC&#8217;s Opera Idol auditions plus Maestro Alan Aurelia and a full orchestra!</p>
<p>Sunday May 18th 3pm, Trinity Lutheran Church 309 St Pauls Ave. Staten Island NY 10304</p>
<p>Suggested donation at door $20/$15 students &amp; children FREE, Free Parking</p>
<p>718-390-4306 <a href="http://www.riversideoperacompany.org/" target="_blank">www.riversideoperacompany.org</a></p>
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		<title>17th Annual Rotary Club of Staten Island Ecology Day</title>
		<link>http://www.downtownsi.com/recent-news/17th-annual-rotary-club-of-staten-island-ecology-day</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:24:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[PLEASE SUPPORT 
17th Annual  Rotary Club of Staten Island Ecology Day
2008 Theme:  This One’s for you Charlie!
In Memory  of our friend and fellow Rotarian Charlie Langere.
Saturday, May  10, 2008
11 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Staten Island  Mall
Students and their teachers  from schools across Staten Island will display their entries at the  [...]]]></description>
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<p align="center"><font face="Comic Sans MS" size="4"><strong><em>17th Annual  Rotary Club of Staten Island Ecology Day</em></strong></font></p>
<p align="center"><font face="Comic Sans MS" size="4"><strong>2008 Theme:  This One’s for you Charlie!</strong></font></p>
<p align="center"><font face="Comic Sans MS" size="3"><strong><em>In Memory  of our friend and fellow Rotarian Charlie Langere.</em></strong></font></p>
<p align="center"><font face="Comic Sans MS" size="3">Saturday, May  10, 2008</font></p>
<p align="center"><font face="Comic Sans MS" size="3">11 a.m.- 3 p.m.</font></p>
<p align="center"><font face="Comic Sans MS" size="3">Staten Island  Mall</font></p>
<p align="justify"><font face="Arial" size="1">Students and their teachers  from schools across Staten Island will display their entries at the  Staten Island Mall. It is a proud day for Rotary and for the students  and teachers who show off their efforts.   </font></p>
<p align="justify"><font face="Arial" size="1">Your donation helps the  Rotary Club of Staten Island present monetary awards to schools with  winning entries. </font></p>
<p><font face="Arial" size="1">Yes, I would like to support the 17<sup>th</sup>  Annual Rotary Club of Staten Island Ecology with my donation of</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial" size="1">$25 ______  $50  _______, $100   ______$250 ____ $ 500____  Other  ________</font><br />
<font face="Arial" size="1">Name: ______________________________<wbr></wbr>________Title       __________________________</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial" size="1">Company ______________________________<wbr></wbr>______________________________<wbr></wbr>_________</font><br />
<font face="Arial" size="1">Address ______________________________<wbr></wbr>______________________________<wbr></wbr>__________</font><br />
<font face="Arial" size="1">Telephone_____________________<wbr></wbr>____________  email ______________________________</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial" size="1">Please make checks payable to: Staten  Island Rotary Club Foundation and return to Lori Karelas.</font></p>
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		<title>Free Graffiti Removal</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:55:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mayor&#8217;s Community Affairs Unit has a free graffiti removal program for business and residents in all five boroughs. This is a way to do some additional spring cleaning to building facades and roll-up-gates. A waiver can be copied from the website for the business or property owner to sign and have the unsightly graffiti removed [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">Mayor&#8217;s Community Affairs Unit has a free graffiti removal program for business and residents in all five boroughs. This is a way to do some additional spring cleaning to building facades and roll-up-gates. A waiver can be copied from the website for the business or property owner to sign and have the unsightly graffiti removed by painting over it or power washing it off. </span></font></p>
<p><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"></span></font><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">The website is:  <a href="http://www.nyc.gov/cau" target="_blank">www.nyc.gov/cau</a> </span></font></p>
<p><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"> Click on Quality of life</span></font></p>
<p><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"> Click on Anti Graffiti Program</span></font></p>
<p><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"> Print out the Paint Waiver Form </span></font></p>
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		<title>Leasing opportunities at the Staten Island Ferry&#8217;s St. George Terminal</title>
		<link>http://www.downtownsi.com/recent-news/leasingatferry</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:22:51 +0000</pubDate>
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by Staten Island Advance
Thursday March 06, 2008,  8:48 AM


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A conference in April will inform retailers on leasing opportunities at the Staten Island Ferry&#8217;s St. George Terminal.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Want to lease space at Staten Island Ferry Terminal?</h1>
<h3>by Staten Island Advance</p>
<p style="margin-top: 6px">Thursday March 06, 2008,  8:48 AM</p>
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<p class="photo-left medium"><span class="byline"></span><span class="caption">A conference in April will inform retailers on leasing opportunities at the Staten Island Ferry&#8217;s St. George Terminal.</span></p>
<p>On April 29, at the Hilton Garden Inn, retailers will have the opportunity to learn about leasing space at the St. George Ferry Terminal. This special seminar will take place 9:30 to 11 a.m. during the Staten Island Economic Development Corp.&#8217;s (SIEDC) annual SI Conference.</p>
<p>The session, &#8220;Retail Leasing at the St. George Ferry Terminal,&#8221; is presented by Assemblyman Lou Tobacco, the New York City Economic Development Corp. (NYCEDC) and Jeanne Giordano Ltd. Attendees will have the opportunity to review the lease offer and ask questions regarding the technical submission requirements.</p>
<p><a name="more"></a> &#8220;This is a terrific opportunity for Staten Island restaurants and businesses to expand their operations to a highly desirable location and provide consumers from across the region and around the world with the goods and services that Staten Island is well known for,&#8221; said Assemblyman Tobacco. &#8220;I am pleased that I could do my part with the SIEDC in supporting this important economic endeavor and am hopeful that the success of the St. George Ferry Terminal will help renew Staten Island&#8217;s waterfront economy.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;EDC is happy to work with DOT to bring quality retail to the St. George Ferry Terminal,&#8221; said Venetia Lannon, NYCEDC senior vice president, &#8220;These new retail opportunities will provide Staten Islanders with quality options that fit their needs and encourage visitors reasons to get off the ferry and explore all that Staten Island has to offer.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;We envision &#8220;A Taste of Staten Island&#8221; in the St. George Ferry Terminal so that visitors can sample the variety of good food and cultural amenities that lay beyond the piers; and residents can pick up something on the way to work or going home,&#8221; said Jeanne Giordano, NYCEDC&#8217;s consultant for ferry retailing. &#8220;We also hope to have a wonderful restaurant with outdoor seating and spectacular views. This type of amenity will bring people from both sides of the river.&#8221;</p>
<p>The seminar is free, however those interested in participating are asked to register by calling 718-477-1400.</p>
<p>SI Conference 2008 is presented by Northfield Bank. Sponsors include: Casandra Properties, NYCEDC, Citibank, Commerce Bank, Con Edison, JP Morgan Chase, KeySpan, National Grid, New York Power Authority, North Fork Bank, Pratt Industries, R. Ippolito Distributing, LLC, The Richmond County Bar Association, Richmond County Savings Bank (A division of New York Community Bank), Richmond University Medical Center, SI Bank &amp; Trust (A division of Sovereign Bank), Staten Island University Hospital, Time Warner, Verizon, WaMu, Salmon Real Estate and Reliable Office Systems and Supplies.</p>
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		<title>Kiss Me Downtown Testimonials</title>
		<link>http://www.downtownsi.com/uncategorized/feb13-2008</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:17:08 +0000</pubDate>
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