Blog Archives - This Way on Bay

Renowned Beer Garden, Clinton Hall’s 6th Location Has Arrived at the Empire Outlets

by Taniqua Fraser | Blog, Eat This Way on Bay

The acclaimed Clinton Hall has opened their 6th location in NYC and first location on Staten Island, at Empire Outlets just in time for summer. Empire Outlets planed a soft opening for the restaurant on Friday, July 2. The restaurant is currently open and located at 55 Richmond Terrace Staten Island, NY 10301 on the 4th Floor of Empire Outlets. The perennially popular super craft beer hall is toasting its debut in Staten Island each weekend by opening it’s outdoors to the public from 3 pm – 10 pm, Friday – Sunday. In addition to serving up Supercraft beer selections, wine, and cocktails, they’ll also have a can’t miss Shell Shack Summer Lobster Roll on their menu from Executive Chef Darryl Harmon with more seasonal bites on the way in the coming weeks.

Rest In Peace, Gregory Perillo

by Ettore | Art on Bay, Blog

A Staten Island World Renowned Artist. We lost our Friend, Great Philanthropist, and fellow Italian Gregory Perillo.

Shouts Outs, Big-Ups, & Love: 10 Staten Island Songs We Can’t Get Enough Of

by Bernadette Giacomazzo | Blog, Featured, Music on Bay

If these 10 Staten Island songs don’t make you take a trip down memory lane, nothing will. From the greatest songs of rock’n’roll times to modern hip hop classics, these tracks are either about the best of Richmond County, or they shout it out — but either way, Staten Island finally gets its due thanks to these 10 classic songs.

Richmond County Natives: 10 Famous People Born On Staten Island

by Bernadette Giacomazzo | Blog, Lifestyle

By now, we all know that the legendary Wu-Tang Clan was born on Staten Island. You could argue that they, in fact, put Richmond County on the map. But before the Shaolin superstars made the strongest island famous, these 10 celebrities were Staten Island-born and bred.

How Closing Indoor Dining Increases COVID-19 Spread by Over 2400%

by Ettore | Blog, Featured, Life This Way on Bay, NYC & state have gone nuts

NY Governor Cuomo & NYC Mayor Di Blasio along with many Governors throughout the US have continually said to follow the science. Perhaps they skipped math class?

Coronavirus: Like Getting Hit With A Brick In The Area Of Health & Wealth

by Ettore | Blog, Featured, Life This Way on Bay

The coronavirus caught many Staten Islanders unprepared physically and financially. Savings and investments are being wiped out, while years of unhealthy eating have left many vulnerable to the effects of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus.

HISTORY ON BAY: The 1858 Staten Island Quarantine War

by Christopher Olivieri | Blog, Featured, History on Bay

Back in the early1800s, the state of New York established a marine hospital on Staten Island which was used to quarantine passengers showing signs of illness as they entered New York harbor. Residents opposed “the Quarantine” from the start. By 1858, they had had enough.