Vin Forte, Author at This Way on Bay

This Saturday Marks 66th Annual Fence Show on SI

This Saturday, September 17th, the Staten Island Museum, located on the grounds of Snug Harbor, will host the 66th Annual Fence Show and MCCE Open Air Music Festival.

PODCAST ISLAND: 10 Staten Island Podcasts You Need To Download Immediately

by Vin Forte | Comedy on Bay, Podcasts on Bay

Podcasting has become a big deal in the past few years. Yeah, it’s still something that you can do from your bedroom. But similar to how anyone can have their own website, the best ones are still of a higher quality and consistently provide us with interesting content. You might not even realize that some of these great shows are produced right in your own backyard. So, with that in mind, here are 10 local podcasts (in no particular order) that all Staten Islanders should be checking out.

The BIG RED NYC Exhibition Comes to Staten Island

by Vin Forte | Art on Bay

On Saturday, August 27th from 6:30pm to 9pm, the CANVAS Institute will be hosting the opening exhibition for a series of ten, bold red paintings by artist Vince MacDermot entitled BIG RED NYC.

Take Advantage of ‘Farm Stand Fridays’ at Snug Harbor

by Vin Forte | Eat This Way on Bay

All throughout the summer, Snug Harbor has been running Farm Stand Fridays where, from 3pm to 6pm on Friday afternoons, you can pick up fresh vegetables, juicy fruits, and fresh-harvested honey from Snug Harbor’s Heritage Farm.

Minecrafting the Future of the New York Wheel

by Vin Forte | Development on Bay

In 2017, the NYC Wheel is finally set to open here on SI by the ferry terminal and baseball park. But that doesn’t mean the celebration and fun can’t start a little early.

5 Reasons to Buy Real Estate on Staten Island’s North Shore

by Vin Forte | Businesses on Bay, Featured, Life This Way on Bay

Over the last 10 years, the North Shore of Staten Island has seen an almost unprecedented transformation involving growth in several key areas of business and culture that are sure to allure anyone looking to settle down in Staten Island. We spoke to Holly Wiesner Olivieri, to learn a little bit more about why buyers should be excited about Staten Island’s north shore.

Flagship Brewery Celebrates Second Annual Wingfest This Sunday

by Vin Forte | Eat This Way on Bay

Wingfest is an outdoor festival showcasing restaurants who serve Flagship Brewery ales to the community, and also taste different styles and flavors of the North Shore. There will be live music featuring John Lynch, Rob Kipp and Patrick Lynch as “{Chicken} Wings.”

Drink and Be Merry at Art By The Ferry This Weekend

by Vin Forte | Uncategorized

This Saturday, July 30th, come on out to the lot outside of Flagship brewery and join the celebration of Staten Island and its waterfront with artists, musicians, craftspeople, and writers sharing their unique talents at the 9th Annual ‘Art by the Ferry Festival.’

Celebrate Alice Austen’s 150th Birthday This Saturday

by Vin Forte | Photography on Bay

This Saturday, July 23rd, marks legendary photographer Alice Austen’s 150th birthday and the famed Alice Austen House is ready to celebrate. The event is free and features live music, Victorian dress up, face painting, a historic car, food, and more.