Things to Do in Staten Island, NYIf you're considering a move to Staten Island, NY, and you have children in tow, one of your top priorities is likely finding engaging, safe, and enriching activities for your family. As a local realtor familiar with the needs of growing families, I can tell you that Staten Island offers a fantastic mix of outdoor recreation, educational attractions, and cultural experiences designed for kids of all ages. In this guide, we’ll explore the top Staten Island things to do that make this borough not just livable—but truly enjoyable for families.Staten Island Zoo – An Urban Oasis for Animal LoversLocated in West Brighton, the Staten Island Zoo is a local favorite for families. Home to more than 1,500 animals, this compact yet well-maintained zoo is particularl... 06/27/2025

If you’re considering making Staten Island your home, or if you’re already part of this vibrant community, one of the best ways to get to know the borough is through its diverse and thriving food scene. Staten Island restaurants offer something for every taste—from traditional Italian fare to fresh seafood, Indian cuisine, and classic American steakhouses. As a local realtor, I often encourage my clients to explore these culinary gems because they say a lot about the character and lifestyle of the neighborhoods they are considering.Why Great Restaurants Matter When Choosing Staten Island HomesChoosing a home is about more than just the size, price, or style of a property. It’s about lifestyle and community. One factor that often gets overlooked in the home-buying process is access to qu... 05/23/2025

Selling a home in Staten Island, NY, can be an exciting yet challenging endeavor. Whether you’re upgrading to a larger property, relocating to another area, or simply downsizing, understanding the local real estate market is essential for a successful sale. As a trusted local realtor, I’m here to guide you through the process, offering tips to help you sell your home quickly and for the best price.Understanding the Staten Island Real Estate MarketStaten Island, known for its suburban charm combined with proximity to New York City, offers a unique real estate market. Over the past few years, the borough has seen an increase in demand from families and individuals looking for more space, as well as those seeking a quieter lifestyle without sacrificing access to the city. This trend has ma... 04/30/2025

When it comes to purchasing a home, Staten Island offers a unique blend of suburban charm and easy access to New York City. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, upgrading to a bigger space, or simply looking to make a move to a more tranquil part of NYC, Staten Island is an appealing option for many. As a local realtor, I’m here to guide you through the ins and outs of home buying in Staten Island, NY, helping you make the right choices every step of the way.Why Buy a Home in Staten Island, NY?Staten Island has a lot to offer to potential homeowners. Located just across the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge from Brooklyn, it provides an easy commute into Manhattan, while still offering a more laid-back, suburban atmosphere. Here are a few reasons why homebuyers are choosing Staten Island: Affo... 04/07/2025

What You Need to Know Before Making the MoveAs the least populated borough of New York City, Staten Island offers a unique blend of suburban tranquility and metropolitan convenience. If you're considering relocating to Staten Island, you're likely searching for a balance between affordability, space, and accessibility to the rest of NYC. As a local realtor, I’ve helped many buyers and sellers navigate the Staten Island real estate market, and I know what factors matter most when making this move.Why Move to Staten Island?Many people relocate to Staten Island for its suburban feel, excellent schools, and lower home prices compared to Manhattan and Brooklyn. Here’s what makes the borough stand out: More Affordable Housing – Staten Island offers more square footage and outdoor space at low... 03/03/2025

: Welcome to 68 Carlyle Green in desirable Village Greens Community. Owners of 40 years kindly passing down their treasure to lucky new buyers. This 4 bedroom detached home also offers a full basement and a large garage for off street parking. Covered front porch to sit and enjoy the outdoors as well as private back yard with shed and new patio. Colonial style home with newer contemporary kitchen, dining room, living room with access to yard and half bath on level one. Level two features four nice size bedrooms and ample closet space with full bath. Fourth bedroom has access to crawl space over garage for extra storage. Pull down stairs leading to large finishable attic in hallway. Upgrades include central a/c, furnace and hot water heater replaced 3 years ago. New gutters, garage door... 11/10/2024

Who doesn't enjoy a day at the park? Silver Lake Park is located on the north shore of Staten Island. If you need an outdoor getaway, there are all kinds of things to do here! Located in the center of the park is a good sized lake. Trails go all the way around the lake for running and walking. It is one of my favorite places to run on Staten Island. You are away from traffic and the scenery is lovely. How far of a run is one circuit around Silver Lake Park? One complete loop around (lower trail) is about 1.6 miles. My typical target distance is 5K so I do a double loop. You can get creative with running the upper and lower trails, crossing the mid-lake pedestrian bridge, etc to make your course interesting and challenging.For those that want to do some cycling or roller blading. Since C... 04/10/2021

This 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Condo is located in the "Oaks Community of Staten Island" looking for great amenities? Look No Further. This home is Located near Shopping (Staten Island Mall) Transportation. Home does not face foresthill road. Home has been updated! Move in Ready. Homeowner says SELL! Reduced to 358,000Valerie Bartolone - Di Tommaso Real EstateNYS Lic Real Estate Associate Broker917-733-5240visit my website:https://www.valeriebartolone.netWant to know what your house is worth?https://statenislandhomevalues.com 01/06/2021

Open house Sunday Dec 13th 1 - 3 PM  58 Carlyle Green Staten Island NY 10312Beautiful 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Detached House - In Arden Heights. Home is located in the Village Greens Community - of 16 acres of park land with 2 pools, tennis courts, basket ball courts, playgrounds, concession stands. Home features 4 true bedrooms with living room, dining room, eat in kitchen with sliders to paved yard. full finish basement.                           Listed by Valeerie Bartolone DiTommaso Real Estate. NYS Lic RE Assoc BrokerDirect 917-733-5250      https://www.valeriebartolone.nethttps://statenislandhomevalues.com    12/12/2020

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New  Jersey REC Finally Allows On Line Licensing Class for now. Due to the Covid-19 lockdown the NJ Real Estate Commission is allowing on line (live via Zoom) classes. Wehave a classstarting everyweek. Call732-266-3366 to sign up. You can be anywhere, any state, any country. You will stillneed totake the test at PSI to get your license. If youareinterested in gettingyourNewJersey Real Estate License on line call 732-266-3366  06/01/2020

Full coverage of Staten Island St Patrick's Day Parade 2020 Staten Island, Richmond County in New York City was the first to hold the parade in NYC. The Parade was held on Sunday, March 1, 2020, along the Forest Ave from Hart Blvd going West to Jewett Ave. The parade has been running for over 50 years. Participants included runners, marching bands from NYPD, NYFD, motorcycles, etc, LGBTQ was still barred from the parade. 03/08/2020

NYC Winter Lantern Festival Pop Up - Empire Outlets If you are visiting New York and are going to take the Staten Island Ferry to see the Statue of Liberty, make sure to stop at the pop-up NYC Winter Lantern Festival at Empire Outlets which will run from Nov 21 to Jan 13, 2020. The display at Empire Outlets is free. Also, the park along the Outlets stands the "Postcards" - a 9/11 memorial sculpture. New York City Winter Lantern Festival is returning this year with colorful, whimsical lanterns of jungle animals, sea creatures, dinosaurs, and more that come to life when lit, at Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden. The event will be held from Nov 20, 2019, to Jan 12, 2020. You may get 15% off with the discount code EMPIRE15. 11/26/2019

The 109th annual Travis 4th of July Parade attracted people to celebrate the Independence Day in Staten Island, Richmond Borough of New York City. The Travis Parade is probably one of the oldest consecutive parades in the United States of America. This parade is fun for kids too, with clowns, funny car, water spray from fire trucks. 07/04/2019

Empire Outlets in Staten Island was opened to Public on May 16.It is next to the waterfront park, The Staten Island 9/11 Memorial and the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. The shopping center's walkways provide skyline views of Manhattan, Brooklyn and New Jersey.But right now not all the stores were opened yet.Stores opened: Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Columbia Factory Store, Gap Factory Store, Jockey, Old Navy, American Eagle Outfitters, Starbucks, Lids, Wetzel's Pretzels, Francesca's, GNC, Guess. Other stores will be opened by summer. 05/17/2019

The 55th Annual Staten Island St. Patrick's Day Parade was held on Mar 3, 2019. It began at the Forest Avenue & Hart Blvd and ended at Jewett Ave.紐約市史丹頓島聖派翠克節遊行(圣帕特里克节)Staten Island is one of the five boroughs of New York City, New York. From Wikipedia:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Patrick%27s_Day Saint Patrick's Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick (Irish: Lá Fhéile Pádraig, "the Day of the Festival of Patrick"), is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick (c. AD 385–461), the foremost patron saint of Ireland. #stpatricksdayparade #statenisland #newyork 03/03/2019

 Custom Two Family DetachedNew Construction Homes  Welcome Home!! Unique Craftsman style TWO family 8/1 Colonial with detached garage features well-appointed amenities + quality craftsmanship. Pella windows & doors, 2 zone Central Air, 5 zone Hot Water heat and radiant heat in baths in main house, custom moldings, coffered ceilings in dining room, 4 interior pocket doors, Hardwood floors, custom EIK with island, quartz countertops, Kohler & Delta fixtures, Master bedroom with private bath, pre-wiring for alarm system with 5 cameras plus so much more! Description: LEVEL 1: Covered porch, entry foyer, Formal Living Room, Formal Dining Room, EIK with island, butler's pantry, half bath, Family room with fireplace and Sliding door to deck/yard. LEVEL 2: Large Master bedroom with 3/4 bath and... 02/08/2019

40 Columbia Ave., Staten Island(Visit Listing)               One of a kind, a diamond in the rough… Beautiful 1 family Flagstone home that has modern updates situated on country club grounds with an in-ground pool.  Located in this the heart of Grasmere which is surrounded with exquisite older and custom built homes. Conveniently located minutes away for shopping, transportation and minutes from the Verrazano bridge.  Grasmere displays an “old world stately” feel. This is an extremely desirable area offering homes for sale in all price ranges.   Approved plans for this over 16,500 square foot parcel of buildable land for sale.   There are 2 buildable separate tax lots.  Build a 5,000 square foot home. Don’t miss your opportunity to purchase a unique home with endless possibilities.  Ask... 02/07/2019

Shopping center from Melohn Properties faced strong opposition from elected officials  A rendering of Riverside Galleria in Staten Island   Melohn Properties has withdrawn plans for its Riverside Galleria project in the face of opposition from elected officials.   The Staten Island shopping center would have spanned 475,000 square feet and included a waterfront promenade, a movie theater and restaurants with outdoor dining, according to the Staten Island Advance. Borough President James Oddo and Council Member Joseph Borelli pulled their support for the idea last year largely because of the traffic plan, and Melohn withdrew its application following this.   STUDIO V Architecture is designing the project, and company founder Jay Valgora told the Advance the company is looking into other ... 01/09/2019

The Staten Island Ferry is one of the last remaining vestiges of an entire ferry system in New York City that transported people between Manhattan and its future boroughs long before any bridges were built.The Staten Island Ferry provides free ferry service between St. George on Staten Island and Whitehall Street in lower Manhattan. During the ride Statue of Liberty can be seen. 12/30/2018