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Staten Island, New York Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hey there, Staten Island! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What local leaders promised at Staten Island’s biggest Jewish civic forum
  • Two Staten Island Western Beef stores are about to change hands
  • See who turned out for Tottenville High’s 50-year reunion bash.

Also on today's calendar: Sophia Ny Medium Night and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Did you hear about the two cell phones who got married? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official New York election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and windy, with a high of 69 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 63, low: 47.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 69 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Staten Island's premier civic forum: Inside the 59th Annual COJO Legislative Breakfast at the JCC (silive.com) — Staten Islanders gathered at the Joan & Alan Bernikow JCC for COJO’s 59th annual Legislative Candidate’s Breakfast, a key forum to question local and state officials about safety, social services, and neighborhood priorities. Community leaders, clergy, and law enforcement joined elected representatives from Staten Island and Brooklyn to discuss antisemitism, security funding, and support for local Jewish programs and survivors.
   

2. Bogopa-Western Beef Deal: Bogopa to Acquire Most Western Beef Stores (foodtradenews.com) — Food Bazaar’s parent company, Bogopa, is acquiring most Western Beef supermarkets, including two Staten Island locations on Forest Avenue and Bay Street. The stores will convert to the Food Bazaar banner around late October, potentially bringing new pricing, product selection, and management changes that regular Staten Island shoppers at these sites will soon notice.
   

3. Tottenville's Class of '76: Still rocking it 50 years later at half-century reunion (silive.com) — Tottenville High School’s Class of 1976 just marked its 50-year reunion with a lively celebration at The Sapphire Grand on Staten Island, drawing more than 130 classmates back together. Alumni swapped memories, showed off grandkid photos, and enjoyed music, dancing, games, and plenty of food and drinks while rekindling decades-old friendships rooted in the borough.
   

4. Temple Israel hosts inaugural ‘Blessing of the Animals' (silive.com) — Temple Israel in Randall Manor welcomed Staten Islanders and their pets for its first-ever Blessing of the Animals, tying the ceremony to the Noah’s Ark reading from Genesis. The open-to-the-public Sabbath service celebrated the bond between people and animals while collecting donations for local Staten Island pet shelters and highlighting the congregation’s long-standing commitment to Jewish life and kindness.
   

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  • Justa little silly fun to break up all the pre election stress many are feeling:
    I have some questions. If the early bird gets the worm, then why do good things come to those who wait? If Cinderella's shoe fit perfectly, then… (Nextdoor Oakwood (Clawson Playground))
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Did you hear about the two cell phones who got married?" — They had a great reception (Thank you Hallie H. for sending it in!)
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