As Russians Move In and Flourish, Resentment Follows

Mother Russia has long been ensconced in Brooklyn’s Brighton Beach, feasting on pirogi, borscht and the tang of salty air reminiscent of Odessa. But her assimilated children have been planting colonies across the New York area, and one of the largest is flourishing on Staten Island.

Staten Island Community Center

The Staten Island Community Center is a place where academic excellence, individual achievement and the warmth of a community merge together. The Staten Island Community Center is run by SICC Inc., a non-profit community organization whose function is cultural, educational, and social improvements for Staten Island and greater New York community.