STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Whoever said “gold doesn’t strike more than once” obviously never met the Nicotras.

The Lois & Richard Nicotra Foundation distributed $417,442.82 in grants and scholarships during a heartwarming awards ceremony Thursday as the philanthropic couple continue with their mission to “Do Good” on Staten Island.

The ceremony was hosted at “The Circle,” located on the Corporate Commons Three campus at 1441 South Ave. in Bloomfield.

Recipients included children and grandchildren of Nicotra employees who were awarded college scholarships, Staten Island non-profit organizations, and local elementary schools through the foundation’s “LOVEducation” initiative.

“Today, we will award the largest amount we have ever awarded in one period, $417,442.82: 10 scholarship recipients fr

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