From the left, Kelly Vilar, founder and CEO, is joined by Dr. Maria Romero, Dr. Sheila Mashack, Judge Raymond Rodriguez, Rouby Tucker, and Professor Paul Gallay from Columbia University at the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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From the left, Kelly Vilar, founder and CEO, is joined by Dr. Maria Romero, Dr. Sheila Mashack, Judge Raymond Rodriguez, Rouby Tucker, and Professor Paul Gallay from Columbia University at the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoKelly Vilar, center, founder and CEO, welcomes guests to the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Kelly Vilar, center, founder and CEO, welcomes guests to the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoGregory Taylor offers a libation at the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Gregory Taylor offers a libation at the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoVirginia Allen, a 2005 Staten Island Advance Woman of Achievement, attends the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Virginia Allen, a 2005 Staten Island Advance Woman of Achievement, attends the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoShani Mitchell welcomes guests to the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Shani Mitchell welcomes guests to the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoThomas Fucaloro recites a poem at the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Thomas Fucaloro recites a poem at the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMore than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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More than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoJudge Raymond L. Rodriguez, on the right, attends the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Judge Raymond L. Rodriguez, on the right, attends the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoJonathan Prado, owner/chef of Prado’s Kitchen, gets ready to serve food at the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Jonathan Prado, owner/chef of Prado’s Kitchen, gets ready to serve food at the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoDetective Duane Conner and Police Officer Ron Woody of the 120th precinct Community Affairs Unity attend the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Detective Duane Conner and Police Officer Ron Woody of the 120th precinct Community Affairs Unity attend the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMore than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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More than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoIman Zulgarnain Addu-Shahid plays the drums at the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Iman Zulgarnain Addu-Shahid plays the drums at the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMore than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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More than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMore than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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More than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMore than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Grand Opening of new Staten Island Urban Center in Tompkinsville

More than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMore than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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More than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMore than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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More than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMore than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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More than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMore than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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More than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMore than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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More than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMore than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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More than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMore than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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More than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoKelly Vilar, center, founder and CEO, speaks at the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Kelly Vilar, center, founder and CEO, speaks at the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMore than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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More than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMore than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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More than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMore than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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More than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMore than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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More than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMore than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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More than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMore than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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More than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMore than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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More than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMore than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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More than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMore than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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More than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMore than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Grand Opening of new Staten Island Urban Center in Tompkinsville

More than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMore than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Grand Opening of new Staten Island Urban Center in Tompkinsville

More than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMore than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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More than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMore than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Grand Opening of new Staten Island Urban Center in Tompkinsville

More than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMore than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Grand Opening of new Staten Island Urban Center in Tompkinsville

More than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMore than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Grand Opening of new Staten Island Urban Center in Tompkinsville

More than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMore than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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More than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoShani Mitchell, holding a camera, welcomes guests to the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Shani Mitchell, holding a camera, welcomes guests to the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMore than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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More than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoKelly Vilar, center, founder and CEO, welcomes guests to the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com

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Kelly Vilar, center, founder and CEO, welcomes guests to the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.comGet PhotoMore than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Grand Opening of new Staten Island Urban Center in Tompkinsville

More than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMore than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Grand Opening of new Staten Island Urban Center in Tompkinsville

More than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMore than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Grand Opening of new Staten Island Urban Center in Tompkinsville

More than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMore than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Grand Opening of new Staten Island Urban Center in Tompkinsville

More than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMore than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Grand Opening of new Staten Island Urban Center in Tompkinsville

More than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMore than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Grand Opening of new Staten Island Urban Center in Tompkinsville

More than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMore than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Grand Opening of new Staten Island Urban Center in Tompkinsville

More than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMore than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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More than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMore than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Grand Opening of new Staten Island Urban Center in Tompkinsville

More than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMore than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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More than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMore than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Grand Opening of new Staten Island Urban Center in Tompkinsville

More than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoKelly Vilar, center, founder and CEO, speaks at the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Kelly Vilar, center, founder and CEO, speaks at the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoKelly Vilar, center, founder and CEO, welcomes guests to the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Kelly Vilar, center, founder and CEO, welcomes guests to the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMore than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Grand Opening of new Staten Island Urban Center in Tompkinsville

More than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoJustin Clouden plays the drums at the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Grand Opening of new Staten Island Urban Center in Tompkinsville

Justin Clouden plays the drums at the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoGregory Taylor plays the drums at the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Grand Opening of new Staten Island Urban Center in Tompkinsville

Gregory Taylor plays the drums at the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoJonathan Prado, owner/chef of Prado’s Kitchen, gets ready to serve food at the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Grand Opening of new Staten Island Urban Center in Tompkinsville

Jonathan Prado, owner/chef of Prado’s Kitchen, gets ready to serve food at the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMore than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Grand Opening of new Staten Island Urban Center in Tompkinsville

More than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMaxymilian Zygmanski gets drum lessons from Gregory Taylor at the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Grand Opening of new Staten Island Urban Center in Tompkinsville

Maxymilian Zygmanski gets drum lessons from Gregory Taylor at the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoJonathan Prado, owner/chef of Prado’s Kitchen, gets ready to serve food at the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Grand Opening of new Staten Island Urban Center in Tompkinsville

Jonathan Prado, owner/chef of Prado’s Kitchen, gets ready to serve food at the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoLexy Cordato, from Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, attends the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Grand Opening of new Staten Island Urban Center in Tompkinsville

Lexy Cordato, from Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, attends the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMore than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Grand Opening of new Staten Island Urban Center in Tompkinsville

More than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get PhotoMore than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)

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Grand Opening of new Staten Island Urban Center in Tompkinsville

More than one hundred people turned out for the grand opening of the Staten Island Urban Center’s new storefront at 206 Bay Street in Tompkinsville on Saturday, December 6, 2025. (Owen Reiter for the Advance/SILive.com)Get Photo