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Barbara Russo

    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.

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    What to Say When Your Kids Ask Is Santa Real

    What to Say When Your Kids Ask Is Santa Real Is Santa real? Let’s talk about it.  One of the many traditions that make Christmas so exciting for kids is waking up early that morning and finding presents of all shapes and sizes under the tree. Seeing the joyous smile on their faces as they […]

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    19 Ways to Celebrate the Holidays with Kids in Staten Island

    Spending the holidays with kids can get you into the holiday spirit better than anything! Celebrate the season with many activities, celebrations, and holiday events on Staten Island for families and kids of all ages. You can see a Christmas show, head to a menorah or tree lighting event, take photos with and meet Santa […]

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    Staten Island’s Wreath Competition is Back!

    Staten Island’s wreath competition is back on the South Shore, along with a holiday toy drive to provide gifts to children in need.  Get ready for some community-wide festive fun and holiday cheer as Staten Island’s wreath-making competition returns to the South Shore along with a holiday toy drive.  Wreath-Making Competition: Deck the Streets  Looking […]

  • RSV and Other Respiratory Illnesses: What Parents Need to Know 

      RSV and Other Respiratory Illnesses: What Parents Need to Know If you are a parent, you are most likely hearing about the surge of RSV and other respiratory illnesses affecting young children with the arrival of flu season. Being shared is that doctors in parts of the country are seeing a resurgence in RSV, which is a common respiratory illness, but is also known to be severe in infants and older adults.  RSV can even lead some kids to the hospital. As it stands in the United States right now, things are bleak in the South, with some southern…
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  • 15 Spots to See Santa on Staten Island

    Are your kids eager to see Santa Claus? Well, the holiday season is here in festive force, and there are so many places to see Santa on Staten Island! He’s ready to spread holiday cheer, have his photo taken and maybe even listen to holiday gift lists from every good boy and girl this year! […]

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    Planned Lithium-Ion Battery Storage Site in Travis a Major Concern for Residents

    Staten Island residents are concerned as a new lithium-ion battery energy storage system (BESS) is proposed for the residential Travis area on Victory Boulevard. If developers get the OK to build, the site will occupy approximately eight acres of land on the north side of Victory Boulevard, south of the intersection with Travis Avenue. The […]

  • Suitcases for Foster-Care Kids: Packing Smiles

    As simple as it sounds, providing new suitcases for foster-care kids can help these youth feel a little less scared and a little more happy during their time of need.  Imagine a scared and lonely child, forced to move away from their foster home and toward yet another temporary living situation. And as they prepare […]

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    Where to Donate Clothes on Staten Island

    So many of us have clothes cluttering our closets that we just don’t wear anymore. They might even still have the price tags dangling off of them! Now is a great time to clear out your closets and give those pre-worn threads a new life by donating to those in need or reusing them in […]

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    Exciting Christmas and Holiday Shows on Staten Island and Nearby

    Christmas and Holiday Shows on Staten Island and Nearby There are many Christmas and holiday shows on Staten Island and nearby for families to enjoy during this time of year. From the annual Christmas Show at the St. George Theatre on Staten Island to the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, there are many shows planned in […]

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    TikTok Made Me Buy It! 4 Tips for Curbing Teens’ Social Media Spending

    Social Media Spending Kids and teens now spend more than 90 minutes per day on TikTok, and the platform has proven to influence users to spend: the New Consumer found that 27% of users were prompted to purchase a new product because they saw it on TikTok. Unsurprisingly, parents are footing the bill: according to […]

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