Leadership

Our Team

Our Board is comprised of individuals with a deep love, involvement, and understanding of the Forest Ave BID community. We have a variety of stakeholders; from business owners, property owners, employees, City officials, and local leaders.

Staff

BID Staff

Nina Flores

Executive Director

Officers

Board of Directors — Executive Committee

Chair

Megan Coppola

Owner of Beans and Leaves Cafe

Vice Chair

Kim Beckett

Owner of Burrito Bar

Treasurer

Gary LiGreci

Owner of LiGreci's Staaten

Secretary

Laura Volsario

Owner of Gateway Arms Realty

Directors

Board Members

Board Member

Donald Bentson

Owner of Bentson & Company

Board Member

Jean Daggan

Property Owner

Board Member

Rachel Fundaro

Paralegal at Thompson Law, PLLC

Board Member

Andrea S. Morse, Esq.

Owner of Law Office of Andrea Morse

Board Member

Eddie Donovan

Owner of Duffy's

Board Member

Christina Saez

Manager of Panini Grill

Board Member Emeritus

Vincent D'Antuono

Owner of Pastosa Ravioli & Cheese Inc.

Board Member Emeritus

Government

City & Borough Officials

The BID works in partnership with elected officials and government offices who serve the Forest Avenue corridor and Staten Island's North Shore.

Borough President

Vito Fossella

Borough President of Staten Island

Councilwoman

Kamilliah Hanks

Councilwoman

Comptroller

Brad Lander

NYC Comptroller

NYC Mayor

Eric Adams

NYC Mayor