Board of Elections still 5 stars from me. I received my absentee ballot in the mail today. My…read moreskeptical daughter said "yeah we'll see if you get it!" Well she underestimated my Board. I thought about going to the polls because the fear mongers are getting to me. I'm really sorry my health is more important. I'm suffering still from the side effects of cancer and chemotherapy according to my medical team. Bottom line is I'm recommending you take advantage of this service. Most importantly I recommend that you VOTE!

With Election Day coming up the Board of Elections does a good job in sending out flyers and…read moreinformation packets in a timely manner. I just received my voter guide in the mail which includes information on ways to vote, sample ballots, ballot proposals, your poll site, FAQ, and more. Good timing with the mid terms coming up. Be sure to vote!

Great staff and very communal atmosphere. Amazing Christmas tree lightning ceremony!read more

America's oldest suburb before Staten Island became one of the five boroughs of New York City, New…read moreBrighton features a variety of homes dating from the 1850s to the present. New Brighton is nestled within a green crescent formed by Snug Harbor, Goodhue Park, Jones Woods and Skyline Park to the west and south and bordered by the Kill Van Kull waterway to the north. On the east, New Brighton borders St. George, which was once part of New Brighton, and Tompkinsville. The area is a mixed income neighborhood where towering Victorian cottages stand within a block of public housing. New Brighton is a popular location for artists and commuters alike, attracted by proximity to the Staten Island Ferry and a diverse population. Two popular bars in the neighborhood are Adobe Blues and Leidy's Shore Inn. Along the waterside of Richmond Terrace, the area is marked by the looming presence of the old U.S. Gypsum works, which today is home to Atlantic Salt and Gerardi's Farmer Market. The St. George/New Brighton Historic District includes many beautiful shingle style Victorian homes, including many examples of the work of Edward Alfred Sargent. There are also many museums within a block of the neighborhood to either side, including Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Gardens, Staten Island Children's Museum, John Noble Collection, Staten Island Museum and the site of the U. S. Lighthouse Museum.

I have (unofficially) moved here from my former neighborhood (Stapleton). If you're from SI for…read moresome time now, you must have heard about bad things on this neighborhood. Yes, I have to admit it can be scary but there goes the challenge & interesting aspect of this neighborhood----I can always use the materials for my writing works (I'm a writer & have been working on several projects the past years of being here in NYC). At least in the area where I live, I always have to pass by some blocks that look somewhat misplaced but who am I to judge about how people should lead & pursue their lives? On certain blocks (I won't name the streets here---do your own research---I am not your teacher LOL), you'd see large vehicles of cops that seem to stay here forever (like, 24/7) so that means something bad probably is ongoing....I see similar things in certain neighborhoods up in the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and upstate Manhattan....but if you see such things occurring in SI, that's a sign that something unusual is ongoing because most people lead relatively quiet lives in this borough. But you'd see relative affluence in this place; I've always wondered how people could afford to have huge houses and they just live by themselves (or with a few family members). You'd see a number of businesses here that are rundown but they have customers. I don't see a lot of 'For Sale' signs (at least in those areas here I've been to) but I have seen a number of boarded up Victorian style houses---I wish they'd be sold soon, renovated, and lived in by other families.....You'd see parks, a diverse presence of people who live & work here, NYC owned buildings, churches, delis, grand looking houses, etc. The neighborhood's not that accessible to public transport----it's hilly so you'd have to exercise yourself if you're thinking of walking in and around the neighborhood. But it's relatively close to St George, which can be reached by walking in half an hour or so from here. I'll share more & update this when I get the chance. In the meantime, explore this neighborhood when you get the chance.

Sergeant Ulch is awesome. If you are interested in the service. He will tell you everything you…read moreneed to know.

Never returned call air force recruiter was never in the office no wonder we find out about attacks…read morewhen it's too late. Highly educated people who come from military homes want to join and no one wants to pick up the phone :)

I've been to many events there, all very good and got to know more about the culture and community…read more One of the highlights was seeing the musician who played erhu in Kung Fu Panda play here - it was very moving! The staff is very kind and friendly. Also - they have a proper karaoke system that has really good sound and visuals!

I host classes here and the space is wonderful! Bathrooms are clean, space is nicely ventilated,…read moreand they have a great sound/lighting system.

Since Covid-19 in February 2020, most contact is virtual, right?…read more So though I have not actually visited the organization's headquarters, I became a donor this month largely in part to the brutal invasion of Lithuania by Russia. Through the years I had often read of Human Rights Watch. Having become disillusioned with Amnesty International, it is nice to connect with another non-profit engaged in a similar if not identical endeavor. (As I recall, the actress Julie Christie during the terrible war in the Balkans in the 90s had read poetry at a candlelight HRW meeting). https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/132875808 Mercy Corps (based in sister city Portland, OR) and Doctors Without Borders (Medecins sans frontieres) also look very good. https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/news-stories/story/ukraine-how-msf-trying-access-areas-most-affected-fighting#p1 https://www.mercycorps.org/donate/crisis-ukraine-give-now These are alternatives to mass consumerism.

New York City Police Department used to be much different when I moved to Manhattan 22 years ago…read more With changes in the city leadership it has become more congenial towards law abiding citizens like myself. There was a time when they would hassle me just because they wanted. I frequently stop to talk and let the police officers know I appreciate them. They put their life on the line daily. I love the police officers with Four Legs, Dogs and Horses. Everyone knows I've adopted my Yelp Police Son Jason! He's not Four legged but he's still cute! I pray for Jason all day. I count the days until his retirement. This is a very sad week for the NYPD. After two years without a police officer shooting, a 31 year old police officer was shot on Monday March 25, 2024. He was a husband and father of a nine month old boy. I'm very saddened and concerned about current events in my city. NYPD is the best on the planet Earth. How can you not be proud of individuals that put their lives on the line daily to keep the people of NYC safe?

My group of girls was being followed by a strange man. We had tried to make turns and shake him,…read morebut couldn't. We found NYPD officers patrolling the area and asked them for assistance. They led that man FAR away and we never saw him again. Thank you, NYPD!

Anyone there lose a piece of gear? How does one call a firehouse or communicate with them and when…read moreI went through all the prompts on FDNY, when you get a hold of communications it says that their voicemail has not been set up yet. When I called 311 they told me to use Google.

I am assuming y'all were at my apartment tonight I live on East 12th Street. There was a gas leak…read moreand I could not shut my oven off eight of you beautiful firefighters came into my apartment with an amazing response time I was so scared because I did not know what was going on with my oven. I love you guys thank you so much and keep on saving people. Go I feel so bad because my issue was not that great. But thank you for always being there for the people in the village XOXOXO thank you so much I was so scared and y'all coming down and took care of the problem you are incredible thank you