WATCH: Miss Yesterday’s Rainbow on Staten Island? It’s On YouTube Today
If you weren’t lucky enough to see the wondrous rainbow that Staten Island was blessed with after yesterday’s thunderstorm, you’re in luck. That’s because YouTuber, dlindeman, got a great video that shows the rainbow that seemingly stretches across the entire sky.
That Time Staten Island Got Its Own Anthem Thanks to a Radio War
But in researching this song, I was led to a 2005 NY Times article that told a much crazier story than just a couple of guys hopped up on SI pride.
11 Staten Island Photographers You Need To Follow On Instagram: Volume 2
Last year, we brought you a list of Staten Island photographers that would give your Instagram timeline just a little bit more hometown pride. If you haven't checked that out, you can click here to see the artists featured in that post. Since then, we've discovered a...
WATCH: This Drone Footage of Westerleigh Is Absolutely Gorgeous
The newest clip from Staten Island drone master, UnitedWeFlyGuy, is a long one. So, throw this one up on your chromecast, pour yourself a nice glass of pinot noir, sit back, and take in the gorgeous views of Westerleigh from he sky.
Watch Bobo Touch’s New Video for ‘Line Cutters’
Staten Island native and filmmaker Mike Rizzo and Brooklyn singer/songwriter Brian Bonz have spent the last few years moonlighting as Bobo Touch; silent guardians of New York City etiquette.
Transcendence at the College of Staten Island
To Transcend is to go “beyond limits of ordinary experience”, go beyond the world of materialization and tangibility. This was the theme of this year’s student art exhibition at the College of Staten Island. As I walked into the show, I was approached by a professor and a student discussing an art exhibit on the wall. The professor looked at me and kindly whispered, “You can walk through, but only five minutes, I am giving a final”.
WATCH: Richmond City Media’s Excellent Video From The 2016 New Dorp Comic Con
Staten Island’s Richmond City Media, hit the New Dorp Comic Con this weekend and documented their experience with the comic fans and cosplayers alike. In the beautifully produced clip above, viewers can join RCM’s Matthew Provenzano as he makes a round at the con.
Listen to David Bowie Play a Full Concert at Snug Harbor in 2002
Back in 2002, David Bowie was on tour in NYC. But this wasn’t just any tour. Bowie had pledged to play a show in every one of the five boroughs. When Bowie came to SI he decided to play at the Snug Harbor Music Hall.
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve – Did you know that we had natural clay on SI?
Kristin was able to visit this beautiful park this weekend for the “Bird Day Festival”. However ,she didn’t know that I was going to encounter more deer than birds and “word in the news” is that deer are on their way to being spayed soon.
Project Brunch, NYC’s “Hottest Brunch”, Is Featured By Zagat
Zagat recently profiled Project Brunch, the brunch only viral sensation that you’re probably following on Instagram. What did the most respected name in the food game have to say? Only this: “The Hottest Brunch in NYC is in a Staten Island Strip Mall”
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