STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- For many Staten Islanders in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and older, good times at the South Beach Amusement Park -- technically "Beachland Amusements" -- are woven into their ...

Over the weekend, the hurricane-ravaged Staten Island neighborhood of Midland Beach was the focus of a widely-discussed NY Times story about the heavy death toll in that waterfront community ...

New York City isn't really known for its beaches, but if you're looking to beat the crowds for some sun, head to one of Staten Island's best-kept secrets.