Mission accomplished: She saved Goodhue, with a little help from her friends | Staten Island Advance Woman of Achievement Ilene Pappert
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State Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton embraces Goodhue Center Director Ilene Pappert during a $2 million funding announcement in 2024.(Staten Island Advance/Paul Liotta)
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Ilene Pappert gets a lot of hugs in her line of work.
As 125 children arrive for after-school programs at the Goodhue Community Center, she welcomes them with “How was your day so far?” or “Let me tie that shoelace for you,” often receiving a smile or a hug in return.
