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WEST BRIGHTON HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE & ARBOR TOUR:

On Sunday November 2, 2025, noted local historian John Kilcullin led a group of 30 residents on a “House and Tree Tour” along Bard Avenue. The event, sponsored by the Forest Regional Residents’ Civic Association (FRRCA), offered participants a fascinating look into the avenue’s rich architectural and natural history.

As the group strolled down Bard Avenue, John highlighted notable homes, distinctive architecture, and trees dating back to the 1830s. Once known as the “Fifth Avenue of Staten Island” for its grand estates and summer retreats, Bard Avenue also holds a proud place in history as a stop on the Underground Railroad.

We hope to advertise more historical walking tours in our neighborshood with John.

SILVER LAKE PARK SPRING CLEAN UP EVENT:

On Saturday May 2, 2025 our Civic Association hosted a spring cleanup event in Silver Lake Park, in collaboration with NYC Parks and the Partnership for Parks.

Over 50 volunteers from the West Brighton area, as well as numerous students from Staten Island schools, participated in the cleanup, focusing on an overgrown area below the observation deck on Victory Boulevard. Despite initial concerns, the volunteers effectively divided into three groups, working together to collect 21 bags of leaves, 8 bags of debris, and a substantial pile of small trees, ivy vines, and roots, which will be removed by the Park's Department the following Monday. The FRRCA would like to extend its gratitude to Susan Frazier, a dedicated NYC Parks employee, who provided invaluable guidance throughout the cleanup. Please enjoy the photos below.

"SHARE YOUR LUCK" COMMUINITY BLOOD DRIVE:

On Saturday March 22, 2025 our Civic Association partnered with NY Blood Center for our annual community blood drive. We thank all our walk-ins, new donors and repeat donors as well as FIG Church for allowing us to use their church. We saved up to 102 lives!! We look forward to next years event. 

TIS THE SEASON! On Wednesday December 4, 2025 our Civic Association hosted our annual holiday party at the beautifully decorated Burrito Bar Restaurant on Forest Avenue.  We celebrated with neighbors, friends, our members and local official representatives. The evenings centerpiece was the three gift basket raffles. We thank all our sponsors for your support. 

On November 14, 2024 over 75 attendees gathered at Martling Avenue for the "Rally to Remove Fence".  The prevailing sentiment was that Staten Island opposes external decision-making by the city without consultation. Fosella announced the mayor's office is engaged and taking the matter seriously.

Local officials such as Vito Fossella, Kamillah Hanks, & David Carr as well as CB1 leadership were in attendance.  And also in attendance; all North Shore Civic Associations such as St. George Civic Association , New Brighton Civic Association ,Port Richmond Civic Association , Clove Lake Civic Association , Westerleigh Civic Association and our Civic Association The Forest Regional Residents’ Civil Association.

Thank you to photographer Mary DiBiase Blaich.

The Beatification Project of the Forest and Bard Intersection:

With the generosity of local businesses, Gary's Landscaping and Gerardi's Garden Center, and numerous community donations, our civic association has successfully brightened up the intersection of Forest and Bard Avenues through the large planters donated by DOT.

We extend our gratitude to the volunteers who dedicated their time yesterday morning to complete this beautification project. We hope that everyone will enjoy passing by this newly enhanced area. These planters will be maintained by our civic and any community members who would like to help. Thank you to photographer Mary DiBiase Blaich.