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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.
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’s Holiday Train Show A favorite holiday tradition among tourists and New Yorkers alike, the botanical garden’s train show will be back […]
Prepare to be scared! Autumn is around the corner, which means Six Flags Fright Fest, one of the season’s spookiest events, is returning to Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, N.J in early September. Until then, you can walk among 30 life-size animatronic dinosaurs in Xpedition Dino. Due to the pandemic, Six Flags, which earned […]
Summer is in full swing, and what better way to escape a hot, humid day than by enjoying a fun family flick in an air-conditioned movie theater? The best part is, you can score a deal with the 2021 Regal Summer Movie Express series! At participating Regal theaters this summer, Movie Express tickets are just […]
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 […]
Water parks are a signature part of summer, and a perfect way to spend time with family and friends. There are plenty of options nearby, so we’ve rounded up a list of our waterparks in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania—all perfect for a day trip (or an overnight stay) from Staten Island. Grab your […]
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 […]
This summer, we’re all looking for things to do outside of house—and who can blame us after being home for the majority of the past year. With restrictions lifting and things returning to some sense of normal, county fairs, state fairs, carnivals, and festivals are back in full swing this summer. So, whether you’re looking […]
Looking to plan some exciting day trips with the family this summer? Consider heading to one (or more!) of the many amusement parks located less than a two-hour drive from Staten Island. Take a look at our roundup below, and start working on your action-packed summer itinerary. Luna Park at Coney Island 1000 Surf Ave., […]
Looking to plan an exciting road trip with the family this summer? Consider heading to one (or more!) of the many destinations that are perfect as road trips from Staten Island. How lucky we are to have so many options for family fun within comfortable driving distance of Staten Island?! It wasn’t easy to pick […]
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