Office of Borough President James P. Molinaro
Staten Island, New York
B.P. Molinaro dedicates Starlight Concert to autism awareness
July 8th Concert at Silver Lake Park to be sponsored by Northfield Bank Foundation
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Borough President James P. Molinaro today announced that his free summer events continue this week, with a Starlight Concert at Silver Lake Park on Thursday, July 8th at 8 p.m. The concert will be dedicated to promoting autism awareness and will showcase services available for autistic children and their families on Staten Island. The concert is sponsored by Northfield Bank Foundation.
The concert will feature “The Bronx Wanderers,” and will run from 8 p.m. through 10 p.m. Silver Lake Park is located at the intersection of Forest Avenue and Silver Lake Road.
Members of Staten Island’s leading organizations dedicated to special needs will be on hand at the concert to provide information, gather support, and spread awareness of the autism spectrum and how it affects Staten Islanders. The following agencies will be represented: Eden II, G.R.A.C.E. Foundation, Institute for Basic Research, Jewish Community Center, On Your Mark, and Volunteers of America. In addition to providing written information materials, representatives from these organizations will be on hand to speak with anyone who would like further information about autism or autism services being offered.
Now in our 20th year of free summer events, the Borough President’s Office is most grateful to all of this year’s sponsors. Sponsors for this year include: Councilmen James Oddo and Vincent Ignizio; ACS, a Xerox Company; Con Edison; CMM Comprehensive Care Management Corporation; CTV; CVS/pharmacy; HealthPlus; Drs. Shanthi and Chitoor Govindaraj; Ironstate Development; National Grid; New York Power Authority; Northfield Bank Foundation; PRATT Industries (USA); Staten Island Yankees; The Port Authority of NY & NJ; Richmond County Savings Foundation; and TD Bank.
Concert-goers should bring lawn chairs to all concert events. In the event of inclement weather, they may call the Special Events Department at 718-816-2133 prior to leaving home for detailed information as to whether the concert is cancelled. Anyone wishing to be placed on the Special Events mailing list to receive free summer events information may phone the Special Events Department, or visit our website at www.StatenIslandUSA.com.
July 6, 2010