The COVID-19 pandemic derailed a lot of small businesses in New York City. But with smart thinking, Gotham-style grit and a devoted customer base, The Flagship Brewing Company on Staten Island has been able to keep the suds flowing.
The Island’s first local brewery in decades, Flagship was founded in 2014 by pals Jay Sykes and Matthew McGinley, who grew up sharing adjacent backyards in the North Shore neighborhood of West Brighton. Father and son craft beer fans Gary and Sam Angiuli joined in as operating partners.
