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.
October has arrived, which means it’s time to fully embrace fall! Enjoy the changing leaves. Bring out your cozy sweaters from last year. And most importantly, get ready to immerse yourself in fabulous fall fun on Staten Island! There is a slew of events and activities happening here to celebrate both Halloween and all things […]
The Best Corn Mazes in Staten Island and Nearby New Jersey Your child’s Halloween costume is picked out, you’ve done your autumn home decorating, and now it’s time to have even MORE Halloween fun! How? By venturing through a sprawling corn maze, of course! A corn maze is an awesome outdoor experience that never disappoints. […]
Squid Game might sound like a cute app for young children, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Squid Game is neither a game nor for kids. And if your child has a social media account like TikTok, or access to a Netflix account without restrictions, there’s a good chance they’ve already seen Squid […]
This holiday season will be merry and bright with the return of the NYC Winter Lantern Festival! It’s coming back to Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden next month. The NYC lantern festival’s theme this year is Escape. It features a breathtaking 8-acre light installation with brilliant displays of flowers, an open sky, and […]
Staten Island will get a new pediatric hospital, city officials announced last week. The hospital, which is currently in the planning stages of development, will be built on the grounds of the New York City Health and Hospitals Sea View campus on Brielle Avenue. Children who require a specialized type of care will receive treatment […]
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 […]
