Spotlighting the Past with ‘The Music of Olde Staten Island’
From the depths of Youtube, this week we bring you something very special: a 1988 archival film showcasing the historical context of various styles of homegrown music on Staten Island and the legacies of some of these famous styles, artists, and traditions. Some of which still continue to this day.
History on Bay: Staten Island Is Home To NYC’s Only Frank Lloyd Wright Residence
In addition to the Tibetan Museum and the Light House on the exclusive and highly desirable section of Staten Island known as Light House Hill; there is also a residential and highly aesthetic home designed by the one and only, Frank Lloyd Wright.
Watch: Dog and Pony Show’s ‘Bad Taste’, A New Web Series Where A Man Eats 20 Year Old Candy
Have you ever wondered what it might taste like if you were to eat candy from the 80’s and 90’s? Jayme Kilsby’s (https://twitter.com/brainexploderrr) new show documents just that, so your wondering stops here! Bad Taste, a new series, puts 20+ year old candy into one, sad man’s hands as he eats and reviews it so the world doesn’t have to. He’s not the hero we think we deserve, but he’s the hero we need.
Beneath it All: Tompkinsville’s Nancy Biggs To Showcase Poetic Writings at Edgewater Hall
Tompkinsville resident, Nancy Biggs, will showcase her poetic writings on April 30, 2016 at Edgewater Hall, Stapleton. The evening’s presentations, entitled Beneath it All, will contain selected works from Ms. Biggs’ extensive collection of poetry.
WATCH: Black Paw Photo’s 360 Degree Drone Video of Silver Lake Park
Today is the first time that I’ve seen a 360 degree video that was shot on Staten Island. What’s even more exciting, is that this particular video is also a drone video. Combining their specialty for 360 degree tours, with their recent work with drone video, Black Paw Photo released the clip above, which allows users to share the view with a drone flying high above Staten Island’s Silver Lake Park.
WATCH: Drone Footage Shows The Progress At The Empire Outlets Site In St. George
The smart people behind the Empire Outlets YouTube channel seem to understand how much Staten Islanders like drone footage. In the clip above posted on April 13th, you can see 3.2 million pounds of steel that makes up the MTA Build-over Area, a feature that protects the St. George community protection from future Hurricane Sandy type superstorms. The flyover of the site also shows a general state of the build site from the top of a crane.
History on Bay: Did You Know Ichabod Crane Was Buried on Staten Island?
Many of us may be fans of Sleepy Hollow, the television series, the Tim Burton film, and originally the short story by Washington Irving. Those familiar know that the story’s protagonist is a that of a “highly superstitious school master” named Ichabod Crane.
Sergio Napoletano Goes On To The Next Level With New EP
Sergio Napoletano has been kicking around the SI music scene for a few years now, slowly refining and whittling down his signature sound until the music perfectly matches the emotional weight he throws behind it.
Chris Knight’s ‘Past and Pending’ is a Comedy/Mystery Novel Set On Staten Island
Staten Island author, Chris Knight, recently self-published his first novel titled Past and Pending. The comedic-mystery about a runaway teenager who falls into a spiral of conspiracy and mystery is actually set on Staten Island. Earlier today, we sat down with Chris who answered some questions about the book and it’s inspiration:
LOOK: The New York Wheel’s Construction Is Underway!
Here at This Way on Bay, we’ve been keeping you up to date on the development of the core four developments on Staten Island. Today we have a real treat, the Instagram above shows the embed foundation for one the New York Wheel’s massive legs.
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