The Island Today

Community

One island, three shores

Highlighting the people, places, and organizations that make Staten Island what it is — North Shore, Mid-Island, and South Shore.

Staten Island map highlighting North Shore

Waterfront, arts, and the gateway to the ferry.

North Shore

From St. George and Stapleton to West Brighton, the North Shore is Staten Island's cultural and civic front door — home to Snug Harbor, the ferry terminal, and a growing food and arts scene.

  • Snug Harbor Cultural Center
  • St. George Theatre
  • North Shore Waterfront
Staten Island map highlighting Mid-Island

Neighborhoods, parks, and the heart of SI.

Mid-Island

New Springville, Willowbrook, Todt Hill, and Bulls Head anchor the borough. It's where community sports leagues, houses of worship, and long-standing family businesses shape daily life.

  • Staten Island Mall
  • College of Staten Island
  • Willowbrook Park
Staten Island map highlighting South Shore

Beaches, quiet streets, and open space.

South Shore

Tottenville, Great Kills, Eltingville, and Annadale offer a slower pace along the Raritan Bay — with historic homes, marinas, and some of the city's most scenic coastline.

  • Great Kills Park
  • Historic Tottenville
  • Wolfe's Pond