#local-engagement

#local-engagement

Regionally rooted banks have successfully transformed into billion-dollar institutions by focusing on the specific needs of their communities rather than trying to appeal to a broad audience.

Supporting your community isn't feel-good PR. It's smart strategy. Your neighbors are your most loyal potential customers, your most vocal advocates, and your clearest path to word-of-mouth growth.

Food insecurity on Staten Island has two critical dimensions; access to food and access to healthy food, with major gaps in areas like Tottenville and Eltingville.

"The process wasn't always easy - but that's exactly what makes this outcome so powerful. Through honest dialogue, compromise, and real collaboration, we've created something truly meaningful together."

If we all do our part, we can make a major difference in strengthening resiliency on our block. Clearing out catch basins helps reduce flooding.

The Village at San Antonio Center hosts 'Second Saturdays', promoting community engagement through a series of fun, free festivals from May to October.

"Art brings people together, helps inspire thought, connection, creativity and joy. As for the Heritage Theatre, it is so beautiful, and it is a link to our heritage, from when Silicon Valley was the Valley of Heart's Delight."