“In an effort to revitalize Staten Island and make it a cultural destination for all New Yorkers, the city has invested $8 million to develop and expand Staten Island’s Snug Harbor Cultural Center (SHCC), an 83-acre complex that mixes art, music, and theatre… The infusion of cash — half of the money has already been spent to restore the venerable, 750-seat Music Hall — marks a major shift in the center’s mission, vision, and purpose.”