December 26th Blizzard

Over 20 inches hit the city from December 26th and straight into the 27th.  Staten Island probably had more, but our official totals never seem to hit the news until much later, if at all.

The Ferry held back some trips and delayed others.  Our train and buses came to a halt.  We have restricted speeds on the bridge and many streets have not seen a plow come their way yet.  

On my street alone, the snow in the middle is almost as high as my car.

It became one big giant snow day for all.

Update:  We were measured at 29", and most had at least two snow days.  Many rumor swirling about why some many streets in Staten Island and Queens, especially, were never plowed more than 48 hours after the storm.

Here are a few photos:

Photos by The VNPs

Walking Dog in the Blizzard

Thanks Barbara

Stuck in the Snow

Thanks Michael

Our Pets in the Snow

Thanks Arlene

And more....

Thanks Arlene

Day Two of Blizzard Photos

Thanks Lisa

Digging Out

Thanks Marianne

More Great Snow Pics

Thank you Esther

Great Kills Lost in the Snow

Thanks Lisa

More Lost Cars

Thanks John

Ambulance Stuck in Snow and More

Thanks Debbie

Another Lost Car - Stobe Ave Dongan Hills

Thanks tpassanes

St George Area - Blizzard photos

Thanks Margueirte

Lost cars

Thanks Julie

Huguenot area side street not plowed yet as of 5.30pm

Thanks Michael

Blizzard 12/26/2010 - Huguenot -Lamont Ave

Thanks Michael

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays From Positively Staten Island

We wish you all a Great Holiday and Happy New Year.

We are taking the rest of the year off to concentrate on Christmas, family and the animals we are getting new homes for.  Plus that dreaded thing we call work.

Our mission here is to promote and create the Staten Island we all want, and should have.  We have been building this site over the last year and in 2011, we will be adding new projects in the works. 

We hope you all take a few moments in the New Year to think of the most positive steps you can take to have the life you want. 

The VNPs will be continuing to showcase our wonderful Island, here online as well as our other passions such as animal rescue.  Staten Island is their home too, and we hope to get as many into homes here as possible in 2011.

In the New Year, we encourage all readers to consider a resolution to become an active part of Staten Island.  Consider volunteering, helping others and showcasing your talents in any creative or helpful way.

We look forward to hearing from all of you and hope you enjoy the content on this site.

Stayed tuned in 2011 for our re-launch of the newsletter, Inside Staten Island, our new projects, the new spotlight postings, and many other creative ideas we are brewing at this moment.  Call us if you want to be a part of the fun.

The City Concealed

                        The City Concealed: Staten Island Greenbelt from Thirteen.org on Vimeo.

Our local Public Television station, Thirteen is rolling out new episodes of City Concealed. Colin Schoenberger at Thirteen was nice enough to send us the episode online for a small preview.  We thank you Collin.

This definitely does have the “can you believe this is New York City” feel to it, as Collin pointed out.   Many Staten Islanders, already know this and we love it when others take the time to notice and compliment our great home.

The crew from City Concealed went out to find the Heyerdahl House, the ruins of a 1800s stone home in Bucks Hollow, but instead discovered our beautiful Greenbelt.  Surprise!  And welcome to Staten Island.

Take a short break and view this seven-minute video and enjoy the fall colors and trails of our Greenbelt.  Pouch Camp is mentioned.  SAVE POUCH CAMP!

For the full article on this video, visit here.

Thank you to Thirteen for creating such wonderful content, to the shows crew for taking the time to explore their new discovery, to the people of Staten Island who take the time to conserve this vast wonderland and especially to those who are fighting to save Pouch Camp. 

And last but not least, to Collin for thinking of us.  We appreciate getting any and everything about Staten Island from the web to help us in creating our site.

The Stephen Siller Children's Foundation

Staten Island Slide....revisited - ukulele instrumental

The Music of Olde Staten Island -Part 2

The Music of Olde Staten Island -Part 1

Staten Island - Violin

Staten Island

Staten Island Hornpipe

Staten Island Steps

Brewing As Art at Killmeyers!

From Brewing As Art

BAA will be doing our 2nd showing at Killmeyer’s Old Bavaria Inn!


Friday December 10th Time TBA
4254 Arthur Kill Rd
Staten Island, New York 10309
Tel: 718.984.1202


For those not in the know, Killmeyer’s is the largest German Style Beer Garden Pub/ Restaurants on Staten Island and Ken Tirado the proprietor was gracious enough to host us for our second official opening!
There will be MUCH more details to follow in the coming days so stay tuned!
Cheers!

My Staten Island

Staten Island-Johnny McEvoy

Harbor Lights

An O. Henry Christmas
Come enjoy the spirit of the Holidays!

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW BY CLICKING HERE  

  
 December 10, 11 and 12

Despite a devasting fire.....HARBOR LIGHTS will go on with the show!  Read more about the fire

 

HERE...

THE HARBOR LIGHTS THEATER COMPANY Presents        AN O. HENRY CHRISTMAS by Peter Ekstrom       A moving musical adaptation of O. Henry's beloved tales,   The Gift of the Magi and The Last Leaf.  From the moment you enter the Music Hall serenaded by carolers from yesteryear to the final moving moments, An O. Henry Christmas   will warm your heart with the true spirit of the holidays.                                               Directed by Jay Montgomery STARRING Tamara Jenkins    Jay Montgomery     Tamra Hayden         Larry Marshall                                              December 10th-12th, 2010 Friday at 7 PM Saturdays at 2 PM and & 7PM and Sunday at 2PM The Music Hall Snug Harbor Cultural Center Tickets: $25, $35 20% Discount for: Students, Seniors and Groups of 10 or more BUY TICKETS ONLINE HERE or  box office 866-967-8167 (From 1pm to 12am) For more info call 718-273-7516 BRINGING BROADWAY TO STATEN ISLAND!

New Documentary Highlights Music Scene of Staten Island

When people think of Staten Island, New York they think of the heavy accent, 
spiked hair, and orange skin that has been portrayed on such popular culture 
hits like True Life and Jersey Shore.

We set out to show people another side of “The Forgotten Borough” with The
Others, a comprehensive documentary about the music scene that exits on Staten
Island. Local shows in the area can receive over 300 people in attendance and 
have a lively atmosphere that rivals that for mainstream concerts.  The scene 
that exists in Staten Island is diverse with genres ranging from Hip Hop, 
Alternative, Indie, Pop, Punk, Metal, and Hardcore.

“The Others” takes you inside the practices and shows as well as sit down 
interviews with local bands.  From the highs to the lows you will hear from the 
musicians about their accomplishments, their band’s history and what is like to 
go through the recording process.

"The Others" is scheduled for release in 2011.
For more information log on to wwww.theothersdocumentary.com or follow us on 
Twitter at www.twitter.com/TheOthersSI and on Facebook at 
www.facebook.com/TheOthersSI.  

- Robert M Pimpsner
Press Contact
The Others Documentary
http://www.theothersdocumentary.com/
http://www.robertpimpsner.com/

Holiday Helping Hands

Rolling Thunder Chapter 2 NY

OPERATION

HOLIDAY HELPING HANDS

Money is tight for everyone, especially for the military families in our area. With so many of them having to serve many deployments and the everyday stresses of life, they already have a lot on their mind. The holidays can be made even more stressful because of this and their inability to give their children their gifts. A local group Rolling Thunder® Chapter 2 NY, is conducting a toy drive to help alleviate this stress and show our appreciation with the help of several local restaurants and businesses. This program is called Operation Holiday Helping Hands.

Starting from November 10^th through December 15 2010, there will be several locations with drop off points and special programs.

For those who would like to drop off a new unwrapped toy, you can drop it off any time they are opened at:

The Cellar, 304 Manor Rd, SI, NY
Carrabba’s Italian Grill, 280 Marsh Ave, SI, NY
A.F. Bennett Wellness & Spa, 350 New Dorp Lane, SI, NY
Super Snipper Hair Care, 1919 Hylan Blvd, SI, NY
David Copperfields House of Beer, 1394 York Ave, NYC
Café Vola 1816 Hylan Blvd SI, NY
College of Staten Island Tennis Courts, CSI Campus SI, NY
Just Be Me Foundation, www.justbeme.orgEsca Restaurant, 1559 Richmond Rd SI, NY
Da Noi Restaurant, 138 Fingerboard Rd SI, NY
Bon Jolle Salon, 2317 Richmond Rd SI, NY
Allure Salon, 4011 Hylan Blvd SI, NY
Secret Garden Salon, 702 Forest Ave SI, NY
Catania Bakery, 6410 Fresh Pond Rd Queens, NY
Dr. Zona office, 265 Guyon Ave SI, NY
Public School IS61, 445 Castleton Ave SI, NY
Café Vorrei, 1204 Hylan Blvd SI, NY
Sambucca Café, 105 Mulberry St NYC
Nucci’s Restaurant, 4248 Arthur Kill Rd SI, NY
The Roadhouse, 1400 Clove Rd SI, NY
Eye Pr Media, www.eyeprmedia.comChatta Natalie Licini, www.chaata.comAustin Steak House, 8915 5^th Ave Brooklyn, NY
Filipo’s Restaurant, 1727 Ricmond Rd SI, NY
In addition to the drop off program, the restaurants will be conducting additional programs.

• Super Snipper Haircare: toy drop off and receive 15% off selected stylist
• David Copperfields: toy drop off and receive $3.00 off select pints
• Carrabba's Italian Grill ( Staten Island location): toy drop off and get free appetizer and/or the Round Up Program
• Scotts Armory / The Cellar on Manor: every Wed. starting Nov.10 the cellar will offer a 5 course dinner buffet $15.99 each adult / $9.99 children under 10.
  Bring a valued gift and get $3.00 off you meal.
  At the Cellar- 7 days bring a valued gift and get a free glass of Sangria at the bar
• Esca Restaurant: toy drop off and get free appetizer
• Da Noi Restaurant: toy drop off and get free appetizer
• Café Vola: receive a $15 discount off your meal at the time of the toy drop off
• Bonn Jolie Salon: offering $20 off any hair service
• Allure Hair Salon: Free Blowout with a toy valued $20 or more
• Secret Garden Salon: 15% off organic spa service or free yoga class
• A.F.Bennett Wellness Spa: Receive a gift for a you for a complimentary hydro therepy mineral healing bath and 25% off any spa or salon of your choice
• Sambucca Café : receive a 10% discount off your bill.

The Round Up program is a program that the patrons can choose to "round up" their bill to the nearest dollar and the proceeds will go towards the fundraiser and buying more toys to fill in the age group gaps.

Let’s make this holiday a little more special for our active duty and their families. For additional information please visit the website, www.rollingthunder2ny.com or call John Ponte, Event Coordinator at 917-747-4820.

A workshop presented by the Staten Island Feral Initiative (New Date)

GOT  CATS ???    GET  TNR !!!

A workshop presented by the Staten Island Feral Initiative

TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) is the most effective and humane method for controlling the stray and feral cat populations.  Come learn how to care for the feral and stray cats in your community and make use of the many resources now available to assist you.

DATE: Saturday, January 29th, 12 noon - 4pm, (includes 1/2 hour lunch break) 

                                    12 NOON-4pm (includes a half-hour lunch break)

LOCATION: Blue Heron Nature Center located at 222 Poillon Ave. Staten Island, NY 10312


preregistration required, limited seating available 

TO REGISTER:  email your name, address and phone number

                               to lois@nycferalcat.org or call 212-662-5761.

All workshop attendees will become TNR certified and gain exclusive access to FREE spay/neuter, FREE traps and equipment loan, and expert assistance. 

Join the 3000+ caretakers trained to date!