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.
Your Guide to Playgrounds in Staten Island and Nearby NJ As the weather warms up, kids will want to play outdoors in the fresh spring air. And what better place to play than at a neighborhood playground in Staten Island? Playgrounds are wonderful places for children to play and be active. NYC Parks playgrounds are […]
Calling all bookworms! The New York Public Library (NYPL) opened the brand-new Charleston Library today on the South Shore, and it’s a must-see for Staten Islanders of all ages! Voracious readers will love the extensive book collection, which features approximately 20,000 covers. But there’s more to check out here than just great reads. The 10,000-square-foot […]
The bond between human and dog is so strong, it strengthens in the face of adversity. This sentiment rings true for soldiers and their canine counterparts in times of peace and times of war. The American Kennel Club (AKC) Museum of the Dog, Manhattan, celebrates this bond beyond the battlefield in its new exhibit, Dogs […]
Mayor Eric Adams announced New York City will expand Summer Rising, a free program that provides students in grades K through 8 with learning opportunities throughout the summer. The program was established in 2021 by former NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio. It is administered by the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development […]
Did you know that there are 14 libraries on Staten Island? It’s true! And these days, libraries offer so much more than just really good reads for all ages, including kids. Staten Island libraries provide access to computer technology, periodicals, and other forms of media to educate and entertain. Whether your child is a voracious […]
Messages of love and condolences continue to be shared throughout the community and on social media as Staten Island mourns the loss of beloved P.S. 56 Principal Phil Carollo, who died of a heart attack earlier this month on March 1. The 49-year-old husband and father of two loved his family, his job and his […]
Hop on down the bunny trail to have a fun spring on Staten Island and nearby! There are lots of Easter egg hunts and spring events in Staten Island, Brooklyn and New Jersey this season. Browse our list of exciting things to do with your family to embrace spring in our area. In addition to […]
Haven’t been to Six Flags Great Adventure in a long time? Now is a great time to plan a trip, as the New Jersey theme park has a whole bunch of new features for kids and families to enjoy this year. The park recently announced its largest array of improvements in its nearly 50-year history. […]
There are so many places to see animals in Staten Island and nearby. You can visit one of the many zoos or nature centers in the city, or walk through a park where birds soar above and adorable squirrels scurry across your path. But right over the Bayonne Bridge on the New Jersey side is […]
UPDATE: NYC announced on June 9, 2022, that as of Monday, June 13, 2022, masks will be optional for children ages 2-4 in all early childhood settings. New York City’s mask mandate for children ages 2 to 4 years old in schools and daycare will remain in place. The mandate was supposed to end starting […]
