 Borough President Vito Fossella joined a crowd outside of Holtermann’s Bakery to support their owners amid unwarranted comments made on a national daytime talk show by a celebrity host.
“We're here to stand up for one of the best families and businesses,” said Borough President Fossella during a press conference. “The Holtermann family’s story and the bakery’s story is an American story. This place has been here for 145 years. The Holtermann family have committed their lives to Staten Island. It is respected and it is hardworking.” Borough President Fossella said the family stays up through the midnight hours to prepare holiday orders and often sacrifice their own holidays to ensure their customers are served. Judging by the line today, the message is “you don’t mess with Staten Island." “They’re still here, they’re still strong, and they’re not going anywhere no matter what people on television have to say,” said Borough President Fossella. “They should apologize to the Holtermann family for making stuff up to suit their needs.” Jill Holtermann Bowers said was overwhelmed by the support she has received from her customers and those who have been following the story nationwide. “From finding out this happened yesterday, to people coming in, to getting phone calls from all over, to supporting us in every way, the support has been so overwhelming” she said. “I know how hard my family has worked to keep this business alive. I wish my father was here today to see this -- he would never believe it. He used to come in at 2 or 3 in the morning just to have donuts and rolls for everybody. It takes my whole family and it takes the community who comes in everyday to see us. If it wasn’t for you, we wouldn’t still be here today. My father always said you do what you love -- and this is my heart.” Comments are closed.
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