STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The South Beach Civic Association celebrated its 24th annual Educational Picnic fundraiser, a time when local residents, community leaders and families fill the oceanfront Vanderbilt on the South Beach Boardwalk for a day of fine food, awards and civic pride.
Staged in the Grand Ballroom, the fun-filled event attracted about 225 attendees and featured four special honorees, in addition to a special Community Service Award recipient, and musical entertainment by DJ Tim T.
In attendance were a number of community leaders, business owners, and elected officials who’ve supported the group since its inception, including State Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, Richmond County District Attorney Michael McMahon, Assembly member Michael Tannousis, and Diane Savino, former state senator.
Recognized were members of Rolling Thunder, who received the Tom Miller Memorial Outstanding Community Service Award.
Miller, who passed away in 2025, was a proud U.S. veteran and dedicated member of a number of veterans’ organizations…