STATEN ISLAND NEWS: Local news for the Borough of Staten Island (New York City), NY that is edited by Brian Harrod and continually updated from thousands of sources monitored by the RoundupNewswires.com network.

 

STATEN ISLAND NEWSWIRE >>> The Raw Staten Island News Feed Staten Island is a borough of New York City, coextensive with Richmond County and is the southernmost of New York City's 5 boroughs. Like the rest of NYC, the first Western settlers on Staten Island were Dutch. When they first purchased the island from the Munsee tribe in 1630 Staten Island. Staten Island abounds with architectural landmarks, beaches and parkland that you can explore while social distancing. Staten Island boasts more than 9,300 acres of parkland, giving it the nickname as the greenest borough. The Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden features flower beds, Greek revival buildings and art galleries. Its grounds also include the Staten Island Children’s Museum. Staten Island Zoo is home to kangaroos, birds of prey and snakes. The College of Staten Island (CSI) is a senior college within The City University of New York (CUNY). Staten Island is connected to Lower Manhattan via the Staten Island Ferry, which runs across New York Harbor. https://statenislandnewswire.com/ The Staten Island Ferry is free and moves 22 million passengers a year between Whitehall in Manhattan and St. George in Staten Island