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Staten Island NAACP celebrates 100 years of service to the community<\/p>\n
Staten Island NAACP Way – 100th Anniversary at the intersection of Henderson Avenue and Broadway<\/p>\n
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Staten Island Chapter<\/a> marked the group\u2019s 100th anniversary in 2025, celebrating a century of leadership, advocacy, and ongoing efforts to promote racial and social justice.<\/p>\n More about the NAACP Staten Island Chapter >> <\/a><\/p>\n Paul Casali Way at the intersection of Morningstar Road and Hooker Place<\/p>\n Paul Walter Casali, 51, of Elm Park, a dedicated Staten Island political activist known for his humor, generosity and remarkable compassion, died suddenly in his home in October.<\/p>\n Casali was said to have known \u201cevery Democrat on Staten Island,\u201d and leaves behind a legacy of dedication to family, friends, community and causes he believed in, according to his friends.<\/p>\n More about Paul Casali >><\/a> <\/p>\n SSG William T. Johnson Way at the intersection of Carteret Street and Amboy Road Avenue<\/p>\n At the Council meeting, Morano shared the story of Staff Sargeant William T. Johnson, which he said \u201cdeserves to be remembered far beyond our neighborhood.\u201d <\/p>\n \u201cWilliam Johnson graduated from Tottenville High School, served as a New York City police officer and answered his nation\u2019s call during World War II as a radio operator and aerial gunner aboard a B24 bomber with the 8th airforce,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n \u201cHe flew dangerous missions over Europe and on July 2, 1944 his aircraft was shot down returning from a mission…He was buried at Normandy, awarded a Purple Heart and finally, 80 years later I\u2019m proud that we\u2019ll have a street named for him in my district.\u201d<\/p>\n Dr. Melvin Koplow Way at the intersection of Huguenot Avenue and Sinclair Avenue<\/p>\n Dr. Melvin Koplow, a dedicated family man and beloved pediatrician who tended to multiple generations, died in March 2024, at the age of 79.<\/p>\n \u201cHe has helped and saved so many lives in just the 30 years that I was there,\u201d said a member of his practice. \u201cWhen your child was sick that\u2019s when you saw the true man that he was, which was the kind, gentle, amazing doctor because he didn\u2019t leave your side. Even if he wasn\u2019t affiliated with the hospital, he would show up there as a friend, just to be there for you.\u201d<\/p>\n More about Dr. Melvin Koplow >> <\/a><\/p>\n Firefighter Michael W. Daly Way at the intersection of Cloverdale Avenue and Oakdale Street<\/p>\n Michael W. Daly of Great Kills, a retired firefighter, died in November 2023 following a long battle with a 9\/11-related illness. He was 56.<\/p>\n Daly was born in Brooklyn, according to the family obituary. He joined the FDNY in 1999 and was eventually assigned to Ladder 87 in Annadale. He retired from the department in 2008.<\/p>\n After surviving and helping to save others during rescue efforts following the 9\/11 terrorist attacks, Daly would go on to battle for his life when he was diagnosed with two different types of cancer, the Advance\/SILive.com reported in 2015.<\/p>\n Despite his illness, Daly was not only active in charitable causes, but he cared deeply about the safety of his community.<\/p>\n More about Michael Daly >> <\/a><\/p>\n Dominick Dellegrazie Way at the intersection of Westfield Avenue and Bloomingdale Road<\/p>\n![\"Paul](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MD5RH2JQ4RF3DALUJWF5KV2K6E.jpg\")
Paul Casali, a longtime political activist in Staten Island’s Democratic Party, died monday at age 51. (Courtesy of City Councilmember Kamillah Hanks)(Courtesy of City Councilmember Kamillah Hanks)<\/p>\n![\"Dr.](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GPEFMX7KBZAPJN7PWA2354E7HQ.jpg\")
Dr. Melvin Koplow passed away at the age of 79 on March 21, 2024. (Courtesy of Jon D\u2019Agostino)Courtesy of Jon D\u2019Agostino<\/p>\n![\"NWS_911](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IKLNS7EVLFGPHA37D7OG2TP6P4.jpg\")
Firefighter Michael W. Daly, 56 of Great Kills, passed away on Sat., Nov. 25, in his home surrounded by his family following a long, courageous battle with 9\/11-related illness. (FDNY)FDNY<\/p>\n