STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- In liberal New York City, there is a pocket of young Republicans thriving on Staten Island.

According to the Staten Island Young Republicans, the group promotes political expression and recognition, serves the borough through various charitable events and works to ensure that Republican candidates are elected.

While members feel welcome on the Island, which typically leans to the right (Donald Trump won here with 57 percent of the vote last year), it is often difficult for the Staten Island Young Republicans to feel accepted outside the borough.

Watch the video to see members explain why they think that is.