STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A beloved Staten Island advocate was honored Saturday with a street renaming ceremony.
The corner of Annadale Road and Lorraine Avenue in Annadale now bears the name “Nick D’Amora ‘The Changer’ Way,” honoring Nicholas D’Amora, a 25-year-old Staten Islander who paved the way for non-verbal autistic individuals. D’Amora died in May 2023.
His impactful legacy continues to inspire and uplift the community. D’Amora, who was autistic, was well-known for his commitment to transforming the perception of autism. His contributions have had an indelible mark on Staten Island and beyond, proven by the nearly 100 attendees gathered at the street renaming event in his honor…