About Long Island, NY
About Long Island NY
With a population of over 476,000 residents, Staten Island sits on 102 sq. mi. of both land and sea. The most pocket-friendly way of visiting the island is by using the Staten Island Ferry which is runs 24 hours a day and is free. The ferry itself is a must-visit attraction. Staten Island is known for its wildlife such as the white-tailed deer and bird species which include turkey, egrets, bald eagles, and ring-necked pheasants.
For recreation activities, visit Gateway National Recreation Area, Miller Field, Hoffman Island, Fort Wadsworth, and Swinburne Island. Major landmarks include the Historic Richmond Town and the Staten Island Zoo.
For an in-depth look into Richmond Counties rich history, the National Lighthouse Museum, the Staten Island Museum, the Seguine Mansion, Snug Harbor Cultural Center, the Garibaldi–Meucci Museum, and the Alice Austen House Museum are the go-to places. Catch performing arts events at St. George Theatre, and dine at Pier 67, 120 Bay Café or Sofia’s Taqueria
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Some of The Neighborhoods In Long Island
Old Place (Staten Island) NY
Old Place is bordered by Bloomfield, Forest Avenue, South Avenue, Western Avenue, Mariner’s Marsh Park, and Arlington. It is located in the north-west part of Staten Island and is comprised of a mix of varying ethnicities who are predominantly white and Asian.
Its former self had swamps, marshland, and creeks which created a breeding ground for mosquitoes and other pests; a sure bet for aversion from people. While most of those areas were rehabilitated for the development of industries, Old Place remains scarcely populated. Still, Graniteville Swamp exists and wetland area in Staten Island Corporate Park.
Bus lines S46, S48, and S40 are available for transportation within this small neighborhood. Major streets include Dwarf Street which is aptly named because it spans a short distance, Forest Avenue, Elizabeth Grove Road, and Morrow Street among others.
Notable landmarks include Mariners Harbor Baptist Church, Forest Court, The New York Container Terminal, and Summerfield United Methodist Church.
Pleasant Plains, NY
Just like the name suggests, Pleasant Plains is a strikingly beautiful neighborhood located along the South Shore of the borough of Staten Island in the city of New York. The neighborhood developed around a small mid-19th century railway station which was located around two miles from Tottenville due north. Pleasant Plains was originally the name of the station and eventually became the name of the new settlement. The 2000 national census reported the population of Pleasant Plains to be 5,000 people.
There is almost no documented history of the Pleasant Plains area prior to the construction of the Pleasant Plains railway station by the Staten Island Railroad Company in the 1850s. The famous Mission of the Immaculate Virgin at Mount Loretto in pleasant plains was established in 1882 by a Catholic Reverend. Spanning a total area of 400 acres, the mission was also home to an orphanage for homeless boys and one of the largest working farms in the entire New York area at the time. Pleasant Plains has since moved on to become a prominent residential neighborhood with a small but well-established downtown district which has been undergoing a revitalization process in recent years.
