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.
Big changes are coming to the SAT starting in 2023-2024, the College Board recently announced. Here’s what parents need to know. SAT Changes Next Year The SAT changes will make the globally recognized college admission test almost unrecognizable. The biggest change is that the test will now be given online. High school students will take […]
The Staten Island FerryHawks baseball team will host its first home game on Tuesday, May 3. This also marks opening night for the team’s renovated ballpark in St. George. The Staten Island FerryHawks, part of the Atlantic League, will take on the Lexington Legends that night. First pitch will be between 6:30-7pm. The roster is […]
Family-Friendly Things to Do During Midwinter Break on Staten Island Who needs a break?? WE DO! This year, the much-needed midwinter break – a.k.a. the February break – lands the week of Monday, Feb. 18, 2024. Do you have plans yet? If not, let us help you plan some fun things to do during midwinter […]
It’s time to enjoy the great outdoors with the return of the Zimmer Club Youth Conservation Program’s free classes for kids on Staten Island. The Zimmer Club Youth Conservation Program, Charleston, teaches kids about conservation and nature. The program returned after the pandemic last year, and they’re back in full swing this year on Saturdays, […]
It’s well known that arts and entertainment is alive in New York City. But off the city’s beaten path is a cultural hotspot where art thrives, community connects and nature inspires. Staten Island’s Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden is a hidden gem that many New Yorkers outside the borough have yet to discover. […]
Thin Mints. Lemon-Ups. Do-Si-Dos. When you buy Girl Scouts cookies, you’re not only getting a sweet treat, but giving back to a good cause. There’s a Girl Scouts cookie program on Staten Island that not only supports the organization’s overall mission, but young girls who have special needs. Girl Scouts Troops 5227 and 5312, based […]
There are many movie theaters in Staten Island, Brooklyn and New Jersey where families can see their favorite flicks. At these theaters, families can enjoy popular films and lots of amenities ranging from dine-in service and reclining seats to modern cinema technology, including IMAX and RealD 3D experiences. Some theaters also have sensory-friendly accommodations for […]
There is a new app for Staten Island parents of public school students to help them stay up-to-date on their child’s education. The NYC Department of Education’s Staten Island School District 31 recently launched an app— the NYC District 31 Staten Island app by New York City Geographic District 31 (Staten Island). The new app […]
The newest exhibit at the Staten Island Children’s Museum was made by a team of very young artists. The museum unveiled this week “February,” a compilation of drawings created by students from P.S. 46 Albert V. Maniscalco School, Old Town. This is the first school to have an arts exhibition available to the public at […]
Tag, you’re it! Families looking to do something different can head to the many laser tag play places and arenas located in Staten Island, as well as in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and New Jersey. Laser tag (sometimes spelled “lazer tag”) is an interactive experience both kids and adults can enjoy together. Many of these play places […]
