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.
Speech pathologist Gina-Marie Principe’s program to help kids with their speech and language skills doesn’t take place in a classroom or clinic…but in the park! Principe, a speech language pathologist at P.S. 9 in Concord, created Roar with Speech to give kids ages 3-7 tips and tricks for improving their speech and language abilities in […]
There’s nothing better on a cold winter day than to warm up with a cup of the best hot chocolate in Staten Island. So, we’ve highlighted some of the coziest cafes and dining spots in Staten Island where families can get the best hot cocoa, coffee, and tea. You’ll find some familiar favorites on our […]
Nine-year-old Staten Islander Maddie French recently launched Maddie’s Sweet Treats Shop. She bakes and sells her own homemade baked goods, with proceeds going to a new charity each month. So far, the young entrepreneur has donated to charities including the JCC’s Sunrise Day Camp, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, and the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance. “I […]
The holiday season is back in full festive force with many activities, celebrations, and Christmas events in Staten Island for families and kids of all ages. You can see a Christmas show at the St. George Theatre, head to a tree lighting event, shop at holiday markets and fairs, take photos with Santa (or even […]
Ok Staten Island! You spoke, and your Staten Island baseball team listened. After an extensive community engagement and voting process, the Island’s new Atlantic League professional baseball team will be called the Staten Island FerryHawks! The FerryHawk name was selected from over 2,000 names submitted by fans as part of a contest launched earlier this […]
Are you planning to take the kids into Manhattan to see and do the best Christmas activities in NYC this holiday season? See the Rockefeller Christmas tree. Catch a holiday show. Or simply go ice-skating in an iconic NYC location. The city is full of holiday happenings right now, so why not make a day […]
For many of us, the holiday season is a time for happiness, cheer and getting together with family to enjoy delicious holiday meals. But there are many others – including children and families – who struggle during the holidays, especially when it comes to having enough food to eat. This holiday season, you can help […]
Celebrating the holiday season with lights and illumination is a signature festive tradition. This year, our community will be aglow at the many Christmas tree lightings and menorah lightings on Staten Island. Many of these Christmas tree and menorah lightings in Staten Island host additional activities, too, including crafts and live music. Sometimes, even Santa […]
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced last year that zoning for New York City public high schools would be eliminated in the fall of 2022, but with the school year half over, the mayor decided not to go through with the change. The reversal comes after pushback from parents about long commutes and other concerns. When […]
Think you know everything about sharks, the apex predators of the sea? Think again! The American Museum of Natural History’s (AMNH) new exhibit, Sharks, aims to debunk common misconceptions about these magnificent creatures and impress shark lovers of all ages. The exhibit opens Dec. 15 and will feature dozens of life-size shark models ranging from […]
