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Fun things to do in Staten Island, New York with kids
Like many native New Yorkers, I’m not familiar with Staten Island, and can probably count on one hand how many times I”ve been there before. Boy was I shocked to find out there are so many fun things to do in Staten Island. Staten Island looks like San Francisco and Houston had a baby and moved to Maryland. I viewed more American flags in one square block per than I’ve seen in any other city I’ve ever been in. It’s as if Staten Island no longer cares to prove its a part of New York, to the city itself but bypass the Big Apple and become a card-carrying member of…
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Coney Island Beach is packed visit these NYC Beaches instead
My idea of paradise is living within walking distance to the beach. NYC made up of a series of islands is full of beaches. My childhood home is a mere fifteen-minute train ride to the closest beach. This year I realized that as much as I needed recharging from the hustle and bustle of NYC, I didn’t make it to the beach nearly as much as I wanted. Realizing I’ve kept myself from my happy place, for thirty years just because the mode of transport that would get me to one of these NYC beaches in 15 minutes was not my feet alone. So this year I an effort to…
