"STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - What started with one animatronic skeleton and a few DIY tombstones has grown into a borough-wide movement connecting hundreds of families through the magic-and mayhem-of Halloween. Staten Island Haunted Houses (SIHH) is a grassroots organization founded in 2022. Today, it spans dozens of elaborately decorated homes, a digital media presence across multiple platforms and a core team of passionate volunteers. They share one mission: make Halloween accessible, fun, and unforgettable for every family on Staten Island and beyond."
"The story begins in July 2022, when LaPayower purchased his first animatronic Halloween decoration. Like many new decorators, he had one major concern: keeping his investment safe from the rain. That led him to reach out to longtime Halloween enthusiast Tim Imbemba of Annadale, whose 2021 display had made waves on social media. "Tim generously shared his tips," LaPayower recalled. "That first message turned into a real friendship." Soon after, LaPayower connected Tim with another local decorator, John Dimiceli, and the trio began sharing ideas,"
Staten Island Haunted Houses (SIHH) launched in 2022 after one homeowner's animatronic purchase sparked collaboration among local decorators. Founders Michael LaPayower, Tim Imbemba, and John Dimiceli built an online community to share tips, showcase displays, and direct visitors to multiple homes. The organization now spans dozens of elaborately decorated houses, a digital media presence across platforms, and a volunteer core. SIHH's mission prioritizes accessible, free, family-friendly Halloween experiences, aiming to connect hundreds of families. Early growth addressed limitations of a private Facebook group that made displays hard for the public to find.
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