STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Even though we’re physically apart -- we have been separated from those we love for so long now -- we at the Advance/SILive.com believe now is the time to find ways to come together.
Creating and celebrating those connections are the cornerstones of our #TogetherSI initiative.
With this project, the Advance/SILive.com provides daily programming that connects Staten Islanders to crucial news and to each other, and we share stories from those in our community who are also connecting and inspiring others during this crisis.
Importantly, we also want to keep Staten Islanders connected with local businesses that are owned and operated by our neighbors.
This has always been our lane at the Advance/SILive.com, and we are leaning into these connections, more now than ever.
BEING THERE FOR YOU -- AND WITH YOU
You’re homebound, how can you stay connected to your fellow Staten Islanders, and to the news impacting the borough? That’s where our digital shows come in.
Every weekday, we’ve got the news you need, the conversations you’re hungry for and the workouts to keep you fit.
Follow us on Facebook for all live and pre-recorded programming as it’s posted, or check in daily at silive.com/togethersi.
Our weekday schedule of programming runs down this way:
8:30 a.m. -- A.M. with Alex
An overview of the Staten Island-focused news headlines you need, in just a few minutes.
10:30 a.m. -- Stay Fit, Then Stay Home
Don’t give in to the quarantine 15! Host Shane DiMaio gives socially distanced exercise ideas to keep us in shape.
12 p.m. -- Spotlight on Business
Our newest show, hosted by Todd Bivona, features interviews with Staten Island-based business owners who are innovating and serving clients during the crisis. Watch and support borough businesses!
1 p.m. -- Hot Zone
A live program that brings viewers real-time coronavirus news and updates, takes viewer questions, prompts live discussion among viewers and connects Staten Islanders. Hosted by Mark Stein and opinion writer Tom Wrobleski, this show is twice daily.
3 p.m. -- Yes, They’re Open
Supporting Staten Island restaurants is a cause near to our hearts. This live program brings viewers to the restaurants that are still serving, to highlight the best of their offerings. Tune in, then take out.
5 p.m. -- Hot Zone
Daily episode number two with Mark Stein and Tom Wrobleski.
8 p.m. -- Staying Sane with Shane
By evening, you’re probably looking for a little levity. Shane DiMaio hosts a conversation that allows Staten Islanders to talk, unwind and laugh a little.
STORIES OF HOPE
Every single day, in the middle of so much heartache, Staten Islanders are finding ways to do good, bring their neighbors joy and add light to a dark time.
From children hand-making masks, to Staten Islanders who are feeding first responders to businesses stepping up to raise money (even as they struggle to survive) for personal protective equipment for health care workers, the Advance/SILive.com is documenting these inspiring stories.
In addition to our programming, you’ll find these stories, which connect us through their humanity and hope, on the #TogetherSI page.
THANK YOU TO OUR NEIGHBORS
As we do this work, we are so grateful to the Staten Islanders who have sent us messages of support and thanks throughout our coverage of the coronavirus crisis.
We will continue to do our part to keep you informed and connected.
To support this work, please consider a subscription to SILive.com for just $10 a month.
For those already supporting us, thank you. And to all of our neighbors, stay safe and be well.