“Sri Lanka has a lion on the flag, so we use the lion to represent who we are. Just like lions we have to be resilient and overcome something as big as this,” says Sachindara Navinna.

The opening of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge in 1964 made the drive to and from Staten Island easy, prompting many of the island’s wealthier residents to move out, according to NY1.As a result ...

Staten Island's area of "Little Sri Lanka" features a selection of inviting restaurants, arts centers, and religious sites that are worth the visit.