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.
Staten Island just scored a home run with the return of professional baseball to the borough. NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio, other elected officials and community members joined John Catsimatidis, owner of the new Atlantic League Staten Island Baseball team, at a press conference this week to officially announce the team after last year’s cancellation […]
The New York State Education Department has issued school reopening guidance to help school districts prepare for the 2021-2022 school year. Overall, the state is leaving it up to individual school districts to set COVID-19 rules. And the NYC DOE has announced what you need to know about NYC public schools reopening on Sept. 13. […]
Commuting to and from Manhattan just got a little easier for Staten Islanders. NYC Ferry has launched a new ferry service from Hell’s Kitchen to Staten Island and back. Dubbed the St. George Route, the ferry goes from Pier 79 at 39th Street in Manhattan to St. George in 35 minutes, with a stop at […]
Jellies, a giant octopus, a crab that spans 12 feet claw to claw: These aren’t inhabitants of a different planet, but rather, some of the amazing underwater animals you can see at the Wildlife Conservation Society’s New York Aquarium’s newest exhibit, Spineless. The exhibit features a breathtaking array of aquatic wildlife that are all invertebrates, […]
Museums are great places for providing informal education for both children and adults—and there’s no shortage of Staten Island museums your family will enjoy. And, in addition to being an education outing, they’re also fun! From history museums to nature centers and more, you’ll find a museum everyone in your family will love. Browse our […]
The New York Botanical Garden will once again transform into a winter wonderland this year with the return of two popular holiday experiences: The Holiday Train Show and NYBG GLOW. New York Botanical Garden Train Show A favorite holiday tradition among tourists and New Yorkers alike for more than 30 years, the botanical garden’s train […]
Prepare to be scared! Even though we’re still in August, Halloween is around the corner and will be here before you know it. This means it’s also time for Six Flags Fright Fest, one of the season’s spookiest events, which is returning to Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, N.J., in early September. The scary […]
Prescott Playground in Huguenot gets $4 Million Makeover The NYC Parks Department recently unveiled the renovated E.M.T. Christopher J. Prescott Playground in Huguenot, an upgrade to the existing playground bringing new and inclusive play structures, a textured pavement, percussion drums, swings, a spray play area with stainless-steel instruments and a quiet area for reflection. New […]
On Sept. 18, in recognition of Smithsonian magazine’s 17th annual Museum Day, the public will receive free admission into museums across the country, including right here in New York. Participating museums in our area include: The Noble Maritime Collection, Staten Island Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum, Bronx New York City Fire Museum, Manhattan Intrepid Sea, Air and […]
Here’s to the Red, White and Blue! Look no further than Staten Island and the metro area for fun and exciting things to do with the family this Fourth of July. From festivals to parades to live performances, there’s something for everyone to do this holiday weekend- including plenty of local options for seeing fireworks […]
