Solutions For Parenting In Staten Island
Jeannine Cintron is the Deputy Editor for New York Family. She started her career at Staten Island Parent, where she still serves as Senior Editor. She is a graduate of St. John's University and has written hundreds of articles about parenting and family life. She is currently a single mom living in Staten Island with her two children, two cats and four guinea pigs. When she's not busy writing about the metaphorical zoo she runs, you can find her binging an inexcusable amount of television.
Beaches, Pools & Sprinkler Parks in Staten Island When the summer heats up, families need ways to cool down. Sure, you can hide out in the air conditioning all day long, but where’s the fun in that? With a plethora of pools, beaches, and sprinkler parks across the Island, Staten Islanders do not need to […]
At first glance, bowling and outer space might not seem to have much in common. But step into this new gallery exhibition at a popular Staten Island bowling spot and you will immediately see how connected the two can be. This dynamic showcase features original artworks created by talented high school students from Michael J. […]
Looking for ways to keep the kids busy over the mid-winter break? Staten Island has some great events and options for families. It’s every kid’s favorite time of the school year: break time! The midwinter break for many schools runs from Monday, February 16 to Friday, February 20. Here in Staten Island, there’s plenty to […]
New Conduct Rules Enforced for Staten Island CYO Games After Viral Fight Sparks Outrage At a glance • A recent viral video of parents fighting at a Staten Island CYO basketball game sparked borough-wide outrage • Officials responded by enforcing a harsher code of conduct at all CYO games moving forward • BP Fossella stressed […]
Bring Learning Home with NYPL’s STEAM Discovery Kits Looking for a screen-smart, curiosity-boosting activity your kids can do at home (without spending a ton of money)? The New York Public Library has you covered. NYPL’s STEAM Discovery Kits are free to borrow and packed with hands-on tools that let kids and tweens build, experiment, code, […]
Upgrades Coming to Snug Harbor, Staten Island Zoo and Bloomingdale Park Everyone in Staten Island knows it is the greenest borough, and most residents would like to keep it that way. New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella recently announced huge investments in three major parks and cultural institutions […]
Ferry Service Connecting Staten Island to Brooklyn to Begin in December Finally, Staten Island is one step closer to being the not-so-forgotten borough. Starting December 8, New Yorkers can take a brand-new NYC Ferry route that connects Brooklyn and Staten Island directly for the first time. This new “Staten Island–South Brooklyn” line will make it […]
Easter Egg Hunts & Events in Staten Island 2026 Spring is just around the corner, and you know what that means—Easter is coming! Get ready for an exciting lineup of parties and activities for the whole family right here on Staten Island! Don’t miss out on the fun: hop over to these Egg Hunts and […]
Get your teen out of the house this summer with the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) At a Glance NYC teens can apply for a summer job through the Summer Youth Employment Program The program is designed to help teens gain work experience based on their interests while earning money Applications are now open,…
August Cover Lisa Marie Riley of @OneFunnyLisaMarie on Healing, Humor, Food and Family I was sitting in my living room with my parents when I started writing this article. Like a lot of native New York “Boomers,” they now live in a condo in Florida for 11 months out of the year. They were both […]
