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15 must-see attractions on Staten Island

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With major developments underway , Staten Island is slowly losing its nickname as the “forgotten borough.” While projects like the New York Wheel, Empire Outlets and the expansion of the former Stapleton homeport hope to revitalize the water-front borough with new residential and commercial space, Staten Island already offers visitors a ton of unique attractions to explore. Just take the free Staten Island Ferry to discover the miles of coastline and 12,300-acres of parkland in the city’s greenest and least populated borough. For the best spots in the borough, follow 6sqft’s list ahead of the 15 most unforgettable attractions on Staten Island . snug harbor cultural center , staten island attractions" width="1500" height="1000" /> Image via NYC & Company snug harbor cultural center , staten island attractions" width="1500" height="1000" /> New York Chinese Scholar ’s Garden via NYC & Company 1. Snug Harbor Cultural...

10 Years Later: Thunder Valley Celebrates Its First Decade by Looking Forward

The Oglala- led community development corporation looks for solutions that grow out of local experience. Food sovereignty, youth leadership, and social enterprise drive the organization, which has an ambitious plan to build a model sustainable community on the Pine Ridge Reservation . Share This: As the organization celebrates its 10 th anniversary, a Native American community development corporation started by young people is building an ambitious, authentically Lakota rural community from the ground up on the Pine Ridge Reservation . “Whether it’s food poverty, or the lack of jobs, or the huge housing shortage here at Pine Ridge, we start by asking why we haven’t figured it out. Where are the gardens? Where are the homes? It’s like no one had ever questioned these things,” said Jennifer Irving, Director of Regional Equity for the Thunder Valley Community Development Corporation . Thunder Valley describes itself as a “ grassroots community development corporation guided by th...