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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.
Here’s where to donate makeup, sheets and towels, books, furniture, electronics, clothes, and almost anything you’re looking to get out of your house. Spring is just around the corner, which means it’s time to clear out and clean up your home. If you’re like a lot of people, you probably have a good amount of […]
It’s natural for your tweens and teens to have more mood swings during the pandemic—but there are ways you can help. Teens and pre-teens have not been exempt from feeling the stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic. They’ve missed school, struggled with remote learning, and missed many social engagements that mark a traditional childhood. Their routines […]
Even though it’s a weird year to celebrate holidays, here’s how to ensure your family has the best Hanukkah possible. Hanukkah this year begins in the evening of Thursday, Dec. 10, and ends in the evening of Friday, Dec. 18. With COVID-19 guidelines and safety measures limiting holiday travel and large gatherings, many Jews will celebrate the […]
Learn to tell the difference between a common cold, the flu, and COVID-19—and stay as safe as possible. This year’s cold and flu season is a lot more complicated due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. In 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported more than 39 million cases of influenza (a viral disease […]
From Grand Illumination at the Conference House to neighborhoods all decorated for the holidays, here’s where you can see amazing Staten Island Christmas lights, plus Christmas lights in NJ, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx. These Christmas-light displays are an easy and exciting way to get into the holiday spirit, especially in the New York […]
Nothing says Christmas in New York City quite like the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. The 2023 Rock Center tree has been picked out, and we’re excited to announce that it’s a 12-ton Norway spruce from Vestal, NY, that measures in at an impressive 80 feet tall and 43 feet wide! The world famous tree is […]
Top 14 Christmas Tree Farms in NJ: Cut Your Own Christmas Trees Near Staten Island Sure you can head to a local shop and pick out a Christmas tree in a short amount of time, but why not make a day out of it by visiting a New Jersey farm to cut your own? Gather […]
Looking for some spooktacular ways to celebrate Halloween in Staten Island? There are plenty of festive and fun events and activities happening in Staten Island this Halloween, from pumpkin picking and corn mazes to fall festivals and so much more! Here’s a list of our top picks for family-friendly Halloween events happening in Staten Island. […]
WALK FOR A CAUSE! Join SunriseWALKS on Sunday, June 4, to raise money for Sunrise Day Camp! CLICK HERE for more information. Nothing is more devastating for a parent than their child’s diagnosis of cancer. Aside from the heartache of watching a youngster endure treatment, parents are concerned about the effects of the illness on siblings. It turns […]
