Life This Way on Bay

Gotham Whale Tours Showcase Whales, Dolphins, and Seals! Off The Coast of Staten Island

by Chris Knight | Featured, Life This Way on Bay

Staten Island’s own marine mammal research organization, Gotham Whale, is continuously collecting data on sightings of seals, dolphins, and whales that are returning to the waters around New York City. Each documented sighting is recorded in their database and collected into anecdotal reports, which they turn into real data that can be used to better understand where and when these animals are appearing.

The Best Reasons to Rent an Apartment on Staten Island

by Victoria | Life This Way on Bay

TWOB recently sat down with the real estate professionals at M. Donato & Company Realty and came up with some great selling points for Staten Island. If you’re one of those renters who is hesitant to cross the Verrazano, perhaps one or all of these reasons will help change your mind.

5 Can’t Miss Staten Island Events To Kick Off The Holiday Season!

by Victoria | Life This Way on Bay

Now that Thanksgiving is over, the holiday countdown has officially begun. Whether you’re awaiting a visit from Santa or patiently waiting to light your menorah and kinara, there are plenty of holiday happenings to hold you over throughout December.

WATCH: Take A Tour Of The Staten Island Railroad

by Chris Knight | Life This Way on Bay

The Staten Island Railroad is just one of the many staples that we have in this borough of New York City.

Family Justice Center: A Haven For Domestic Violence Victims In Staten Island

by Amanda Gough | Life This Way on Bay

Professionals at the Family Justice Center are committed to helping victims of domestic violence in Staten Island. Located at 126 Stuyvesant Place in St. George, the center is a safe haven where people can begin to heal after the damage of traumatic experiences.

4 BIG Thanksgiving Eve Parties Happening on Staten Island

by Victoria | Life This Way on Bay, Play This Way on Bay, Things to Do

Thanksgiving is arguably one of the best holidays. It’s hard to compete with a day that’s solely dedicated to eating delicious seasonal food for hours on end. However, some of us like to kick off our celebrations a day earlier by partaking in Thanksgiving Eve festivities.

What Do Staten Islanders Think About President-Elect Trump?

by Christina Vassilakis | Life This Way on Bay

In the wake of the election results, commuters boarded the Staten Island Ferry in what is newly referred to as Trump’s America. It is here that The New York Times reached out to the emphatic passengers for comment, highlighting the divide that the election has created among Staten Island residents due to the tumultuous presidential campaign of 2016.

Historic Restoration: A Family Tradition For EPS Contracting

by Chris Knight | Development on Bay, Life This Way on Bay

If you’ve ever taken a drive or a stroll down Richmond Terrace on Staten Island, you may have gone by The Pavilion on the Terrace, which has been closed for quite some time. The building was first constructed as a residence in the year 1835 and then in 1965 started operating as a banquet hall until its eventual close in 2005. Since its closure, this historical treasure has been sitting and waiting for new life and that new life has come.