Solutions For Parenting In Staten Island
Barbara Russo is a freelance writer who holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the City University of New York. She enjoys playing guitar, following current events, and hanging out with her pet rabbits.
There are many museums on Staten Island that are great for children and adults with special needs. At these museums, there are accessibility features, sensory-friendly assistance and programming, discounts for visitors with disabilities and more. Browse this guide to Staten Island museums for kids with special needs or disabilities and start planning your weekend of […]
It’s been unseasonably warm, but you can still chill out at the winter ice sculpture show on Governors Island this Saturday, Feb. 18! The event will feature live ice carving by professional artists, music, food and more. The event is one of several happening in NYC during the public schools’ midwinter break. Ten NYC artists […]
Staten Island is known as the borough of parks. And one islander is hoping to get kids off their phones and into our parks by organizing fun hikes for families on Staten Island. Karen Dexheimer, 54, runs the Staten Island Hiking Meetup. It’s an all-ages hiking group for anyone who loves the great outdoors and […]
Valentine’s Day is around the corner, but there’s still time to get something nice for the special people in your life. Browse our list of last-minute Valentine’s gifts that friends and family will love. Most of these gifts you can get right here on Staten Island or order online for delivery before Valentine’s Day! Last-Minute […]
Are you ready for the game this Sunday? We don’t mean that little contest between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. We’re talking about the BIG one, starring the most adorable of athletes: Puppy Bowl 2023! Puppy Bowl XIX — the cutest sports event of the year — premieres Sunday, Feb. 12, at […]
Start thinking about summer! Two new beaches will open in NYC, with one on the Hudson River that will be ready in time for the sunny days of late summer. New Yorkers will have to wait longer for the other one, which will open along the East River in Brooklyn within several years. New Beaches […]
It’s almost game time! That’s right, it’s time for football, new TV commercials and—lots of fun family-time snacks. With less than a week until the Eagles take on the Chiefs, now is the time to start planning your family watch party. When it comes to snacking, why not go with an array of treats that’s […]
The Harlem Globetrotters, the legendary theatrical basketball players, are on a world tour and coming to New York and New Jersey this month. They’re bringing their classic combination of basketball skills and comedy, as well as some cool new moves that families and kids of all ages will enjoy. The tour is back in full […]
There is a new animal workshop on Staten Island for fourth graders that emphasizes fostering healthy relationships with pets and the importance of pet adoption. The workshop, called Pet Talk, honors Tommy Monahan, a brave 9-year-old boy who lost his life in a Prince’s Bay house fire trying to save his pets in 2007. His […]
It’s Groundhog Day in NYC and throughout the country! Staten Island Chuck made his prediction and the results are in: He did not see his shadow this morning, meaning we will have an early spring in NYC. According to tradition, if a groundhog sees his shadow upon waking up on Groundhog Day, there will be […]
