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A Staten Island History Lesson In 5 Minutes

A Staten Island History Lesson In 5 Minutes

Staten Island has a storied history, there are surely many facts that you don’t already know. In the video above, YouTuber , Jess Lynn, made a great little slideshow that explains the origins of the Staten Island Advance, Miller Field, and more. Vintage photos are paired with facts about the island, and set to The Morning Line’s “Staten Island” to create an educational experience for you.

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Johnny Drone Takes His DGI Phantom Over Staten Island’s Hoffman Island

Johnny Drone Takes His DGI Phantom Over Staten Island’s Hoffman Island

Staten Island drone enthusiast, Johnny Drone, is back with another great video shot with his DGI Phantom III. This clip, shot off the coast of South Beach takes us on a flyover of what Johnny refers to as “a mystery island” We get some beautiful shots of the island, which is actually Hoffman Island, featuring the Verrazano Bridge in the background.

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