Carol Ann Benanti | benanti@siadvance.com

As Inside Out columnist, she traces life's poignant moments and highlights those whose generosity of spirit contribute to the betterment of Staten Island. As a features writer, she conducts in-depth interviews and produces informative, fact based narratives. And as an Arts and Entertainment reporter she covers and photographs red carpet cultural galas, charity balls, celebrity benefit concerts and fundraising events. For her role in the community, she has been recognized by the Borough President of Staten Island and myriad organizations and not-for-profits.

R&B sensation celebrates 20-year anniversary of debut album with new tour
T-Pain announced an upcoming fall tour, celebrating the 20th anniversary of his debut album, “Rappa Ternt Sanga.”
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Pop singer says she made plans to die in Hawaii after dreadful cancer diagnosis
Taylor Dayne had 10 inches of her colon removed.
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Sundog Theatre’s ‘Sundog Fringe,’ a U.S. premiere direct from Scotland, set for June 21 to June 29 at Wagner College
Largely comedies, the two shows are written and performed by the actors who premiered them at Scotland’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Carol Ann Benanti
Third annual picnic benefits children of ECHO at a playground for kids with special needs
Each child received a gift bag with a beach towel, baseball cap, water bottle and rubber bracelet.
Carol Ann Benanti
Senior Health and Safety Fair set June 13 at the St. George Theatre: And it’s free!
Scammers will even suggest coming to the home to meet in order to obtain money.
Carol Ann Benanti
Richmond County Bar Association honors two jurists before a crowd of 550 (24 photos)
Surrogate Matthew Titone and lawyer Allyn Crawford recognized
Carol Ann Benanti

Third annual FDNY Climb to Summit 2025 draws participants from 12 states and 4 countries | Inside Out
Among the fierce climbers were St. George residents, Marijana Herseg and her son, 22 year-old Anton Cristofori.
Carol Ann Benanti
A portrait now hangs in a Staten Island courtroom to honor a late Supreme Court justice
The portrait will hang in Justice Orlando (Lindy) Marrazzo Jr.'s court room.
Carol Ann Benanti
Freddie Castellano remembered at street co-naming in Eltingville
For 20 years he helped those in need, offering free or reduced-rate food to the community
Carol Ann Benanti
West Brighton street co-named for John C. Woodman, an educator active in sports community
At the intersection of East Raleigh and Bement avenues
Carol Ann Benanti

A Pollinator Garden grows at Snug Harbor, honoring a woman who cultivates arts and culture
Alice B. Diamond, a steadfast advocate for Staten Island’s cultural heritage, is celebrated
Carol Ann Benanti
Free outdoor concert at the Conference House Pavilion June 8 in Tottenville
Utopia Winds have more than 300 pieces in their repertoire
Carol Ann Benanti

Carol Ann Benanti | benanti@siadvance.com

R&B sensation celebrates 20-year anniversary of debut album with new tour

Pop singer says she made plans to die in Hawaii after dreadful cancer diagnosis

Sundog Theatre’s ‘Sundog Fringe,’ a U.S. premiere direct from Scotland, set for June 21 to June 29 at Wagner College

Third annual picnic benefits children of ECHO at a playground for kids with special needs

Senior Health and Safety Fair set June 13 at the St. George Theatre: And it’s free!

Richmond County Bar Association honors two jurists before a crowd of 550 (24 photos)

Third annual FDNY Climb to Summit 2025 draws participants from 12 states and 4 countries | Inside Out

A portrait now hangs in a Staten Island courtroom to honor a late Supreme Court justice

Freddie Castellano remembered at street co-naming in Eltingville

West Brighton street co-named for John C. Woodman, an educator active in sports community

A Pollinator Garden grows at Snug Harbor, honoring a woman who cultivates arts and culture

Free outdoor concert at the Conference House Pavilion June 8 in Tottenville

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