Please consider supporting the Friends of CSI by attending their annual signature event—the Literary Luncheon. As you may know, the Friends are the College’s longest-serving affinity group, raising funds for scholarships for over 48 years! This small but dedicated group of community members is deeply committed to the College’s mission, and its current President, Carol Berardi, has been a member since 1989!
Below is a photo of some of the members from a board meeting held last week:
Please join us on November 3rd for what will surely be a delicious lunch, a lively discussion, and a wonderful time with good “Friends.”
 Please join the “Friends of CSI” at a Literary Luncheonfeaturing Marianna Randazzo, author ofGiven Away, A Sicilian Upbringing and Haunted Staten Island Sunday, November 3, 2024Noon – 3:00pmOsteria Santina502 Jewett Ave.Staten Island, NY 10302 Come hear local author Marianna Randazzo as she takes us on an emotional and thrilling journey through two of her most compelling works. In Given Away, A Sicilian Upbringing, Marianna transports us to 1935 Sicily, where the young Tina navigates a world of strife, hardship, and resilience amid the turmoil of fascist rule. This deeply moving novel based on a true story explores the indomitable human spirit and the necessity of remembering our history.In her latest release, Haunted Staten Island, Marianna delves into the eerie past of Staten Island, unraveling its most chilling legends and ghostly tales. Through historical accounts and firsthand testimonies, she reveals the Island’s haunted secrets—from spectral hitchhikers on desolate roads to the ghostly figures haunting historic homes. Admission per person:$85 for Lunch and Program**Books will be available for purchase at the luncheon. RSVP by October 21To register, please visit here or scan the QR code below.  Questions: please call or email Jackie Lamberti at 718.982.2266 / jacqueline.lamberti@csi.cuny.edu All proceeds to benefit scholarships. |
