HTCP to Host CELEBRATE STAPLETON Tomorrow Night

The Historic Tappen Park Community Partnership (HTCP) will host its 3rd Annual Awards Reception, "Celebrate Stapleton". Showcasing the best of Stapleton, HTCP's event will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 in Tappen Park from 7:00pm-10:00pm, sponsored by URL (Urban Ready Life).

This year, Historic Tappen Park will recognize Stapleton's most influential community leaders in economic development, business, art and education. The awards will honor individuals for their efforts in creating positive change in the Stapleton community. In addition to local honorees, among those being recognized is the former President of NYC Economic Development, Kyle Kimball, who spearheaded the massive redevelopment of Staten Island's North Shore waterfront - including Stapleton's new waterfront development, Urban Ready Life (URL) by Ironstate Development.

Stapleton 10304 Honorees include:

NYPL Stapleton Branch: The Staff at the Stapleton Library

"2015 Friends of Historic Tappen Park Award"

Staten Island MakerSpace: Scott Van Campen & DB Lampman

"2015 Artist Innovation Award"

Jermaine Cameron: Principal of Eagle Academy

"2015 Community Education Leadership Award"

John Yap: Bay House Bistro

"2015 Best Restaurant Award"

Dr. Carolyn Powell: Bay Street Optical Pavilion

"2015 Business of the Year"

"I am truly excited that the Historic Tappen Park Community Partnership is having our "Celebrate Stapleton!" event outdoors in Tappen Park" says Kamillah Hanks, President of HTCP. "This year we will be accentuating our community partnerships, we are pleased that our new neighbors, Urban Ready Life, (URL Staten Island) has come on board as our "Presenting Sponsor".

"Tappen Park is a unique and historic gem with a very bright future," said David Barry, president of Ironstate Development, which is developing URL Staten Island. "It is a great asset to the Stapleton neighborhood, and URL Staten Island is proud to support Tappen Park and the Tappen Park Association. We look forward to being a part of this vibrant community."

Guests will have an opportunity to get a "Taste of Stapleton" which seeks to highlight the neighborhood's diverse eateries. It will include foods from four local restaurants: Bay House Bistro (Asian Fusion), Lakruwana (Sri Lankan), Vida Restaurant (World Cuisine) and Chez Vous Caterers.

There will be the cocktail performance by Nelida Tirado Flamenco, and post ceremony dance party with the Bandulos!

Tickets are $100.00 per person and can be purchased online at https://celebratestapletonintappenpark.eventbrite.com.

All proceeds go directly to the Historic Tappen Park's community programs, events and beautification of Tappen Park. For more information email us at: events@historictappenpark.com.