People from around the Valley descended on the Veteranâs Memorial Building dressed as their favorite comic book, anime and movie characters for the Ohana Comic Con Saturday.
The convention, which makes its way to Hanford usually twice a year, brought in hundreds of people to shop and mingle, and to show off and admire cosplay.
One of the organizers, Tom Ziggy Star, said that at its heart, the comic convention is a chance for like-minded people to gather and have a good time. The convention itself goes from town to town in the Valley providing just that.
âItâs a nerdy, geeky, happy crowd â Iâve never seen a grumpy person,â Star said. âThatâs why weâre called âOhana,â because itâs all about family. We want everybody to feel included. Everybodyâs welcome.â
Spring brews on Staten Island: What to expect as the weather warms
Updated Apr 14, 2021;
Posted Apr 14, 2021
Killsboro of Tompkinsville has sold quite a bit of Island Vibes, their only year-round IPA offering. (Courtesy of Sean Torres)
Facebook Share
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. Wayne Roccarro of Holiday Beverage said April is significant in the Eltingville beer store 4569 Amboy Rd., 718-356-0100, Holidaybev.com. Not only is it the prime season for the appeal of some of his brands but it’s also an opportunity to step into the fresh air and get together, he said, as social distancing formally allows.
“Cherry blossom time now means I will be reuniting with customers who have been hibernating for the winter,” said Roccarro with a chuckle. He says that traditionally patron hanker for Strongbow’s Cherry Blossom, a pink-y cider that parent company Heineken USA recommends served over ice, and Hofbrau Maibock. The latter, copper-hued brew was invented by William V, Duke of Bavaria
Kills Boro Brewing Co./Craft House offers indoor dining, pickup during the pandemic | Yes, They’re Open
Updated Mar 10, 2021;
Posted Mar 10, 2021
Kills Boro Brewing Company and Craft House is open March 10, 2021. (Staten Island Advance/ Victoria Priola)
Facebook Share
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. “Yes, They’re Open” is a web series highlighting local bars and restaurants that are open for takeout, delivery, pickup or dining during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Live streams from the featured restaurants are broadcast on the Advance Facebook page every weekday around 3 p.m.
On Wednesday, the Advance/SILive.com visited Kills Boro Brewing Co./Craft House at 60 Van Duzer St., which is open for indoor dining and pickup from 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and from 2 to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call 718-442-3433.
Craft House, Kills Boro Brewing Company to donate meals to families in need Christmas Eve
Updated Dec 23, 2020;
Posted Dec 23, 2020
Kill Boro Brewing Company celebrates one year of business at Craft House in Tompkinsville on September 29, 2018. Pictured are Vincent Lima, Sean Torres, Patrick Wade, Philip Gardner and Kurron Mangin of Kill Boro Brewing Company. (Staten Island Advance/ Victoria Priola)
Facebook Share
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. A local restaurant and brewery are opening its doors and hearts this holiday season.
Craft House and Kills Boro Brewing Company, located at 60 Van Duzer Street in Tompkinsville, will cook up meals to help feed families in need starting Thursday, Dec. 24. Partnering with Project Hospitality, the restaurant and brewery aim to produce and distribute meals to feed 10 families a week, averaging at over 40 people in total. The goal of this month-long initiative is to provide relief to families impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.