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Although Staten Island is statistically the least diverse borough, the North Shore of Staten Island has many diverse sections. Port Richmond is the center of Hispanic culture in the borough, as is Tompkinsville near the ferry to a lesser extent. (As are the areas surrounding both of those neighborhoods). Park Hill is known for having a large Liberian population, though with many other nationalities represented.
Other neighborhoods of note are:
* West New Brighton the neighborhood in which the Staten Island Zoo is located.
* Livingston - to the east of West New Brighton and to the west of New Brighton, it is the location of the Snug Harbor Cultural Center, which includes the Staten Island Children's Museum.
* Tottenville at the southern tip of the island is the location of the Conference House.
* New Springville the location of the Staten Island Mall.
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By ferry
Staten Island can be reached by passenger ferry from [wiki=1834cdf9bf35ea1d737c15eef72e18c7]Manhattan[/wiki]. The ferry passes by Liberty Island and offers stunning views of the Manhattan skyline and New York Harbor. The ferry is free and operates 24 hours a day out of Battery Park in Manhattan and St. George Terminal in Staten Island. The ride to either terminal takes 25 minutes and runs about twice hourly (four times during rush hours and every hour on weekends and late nights after 1am). [http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/ferrybus/siferryschedule.shtml]
Buses connect at the St. George Ferry Terminal going to destinations all over Staten Island. These can be grouped according to their service area:
* North Shore: S40 series (S40, S42, S44, S46, S48)
* Cross Island: S50s series (S51, S52)
* Victory Boulevard: S60s series (S61, S62, S66)
* South Shore: S70s series (S74, S76, S78)
* Limited routes: S80s and S90s series (S81, S84, S86, S90, S91, S92, S94, S96, S98)
Routes on Staten Island that do not depart from the Staten Island Ferry Terminal are the S53, S54, S55, S56, S57, S59, S79, S89, and S93. These routes follow the same general rule regarding their service area.
Keep in mind that connections are not guaranteed: Just because a bus is scheduled to arrive 5 minutes before the ferry does not necessarily mean the bus will arrive on time: If the bus is late, you run the risk of missing your ferry connection, so keep that in mind. Staten Island-bound, they normally hold the buses up to approximately 5 minutes after their scheduled departure time to allow riders to make the connection, but if there's any further delays, you'll likely have to wait for the next bus.
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By car
Staten Island can be reached by bridge from [wiki=3dfef114c7192d37e1c44efda34a9093]Brooklyn[/wiki] and [wiki=25095ab19a09de4fe2c1f10ee6292e04]New Jersey[/wiki].
* Verrazano-Narrows Bridge connects Staten Island with Brooklyn. A high toll of US$15.00 cash or $10.66 when you use an New York-issued E-Z Pass (westbound only, no toll eastbound) is to be paid.
* Bayonne Bridge connects northern Staten Island with [wiki=b214cbc727da1838b47538ab94a9c798]Bayonne[/wiki], [wiki=25095ab19a09de4fe2c1f10ee6292e04]New Jersey[/wiki].
* Goethals Bridge connects [wiki=1c2a5683ab5826555c175462eaa5e59a]Elizabeth[/wiki], [wiki=25095ab19a09de4fe2c1f10ee6292e04]New Jersey[/wiki] to mid-western Staten Island.
* Outerbridge Crossing connects Perth Amboy, New Jersey and Tottenville, Staten Island.
These last 3 bridges have a $13.00 cash toll or $10.25/$8.25 (Peak/Non-Peak) EZ Pass toll payable only when entering Staten Island, not leaving it. The carpool toll is $3.50 with 3 or more people in a car, payable only with E-Z Pass registered with the Carpool Plan.
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By bus
Buses on Staten Island are now equipped with BusTime, a GPS-based tracking system that allows you to see how far away the next bus is. You can use it at bustime.mta.info.
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By rail
The Staten Island Railway [http://mta.info/nyct/sir/] is a hybrid of a railroad and a subway line. Fares are the same as a subway ride (US$2.50), and it runs 24 hours, at intervals from 15 minutes during weekdays to hourly overnight, synchronized to the ferry schedule. Fares are collected only at St. George Ferry Terminal and Tompkinsville (You can walk from Stapleton to the ferry, though the distance is about a mile. It is not recommended to do this late at night because the ferry runs every hour and the area is somewhat unsafe). During rush hours, express service is provided and the locals terminate at Great Kills.
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By bus
Bus routes [url=http://mta.info/nyct/bus/]]cover the island pretty thoroughly. There are two types of buses:
*The local buses run routes all over Staten Island and are distinguished by the S before the route number (ex. S55, S78). They have uncomfortable plastic seats and cost $2.50. During rush hours, some buses run Limited and stop at major cross streets and transfer points. For example, the S62 starts at Jewett Avenue, making all stops east, while the S92 makes all stops west of Jewett Avenue that the S62 normally makes, while stopping only at major streets like Clove Road east of Jewett Avenue. The numbers of the local and limited routes usually correspond (S62/S92, S46/S96)
* The express buses are distinguished with an 'X' in the coded display on the front of the bus (ex. X1, X10, X17, etc). These buses run from Staten Island to Manhattan, have more comfortable cloth seats, and cost $6.
Most routes on the island meet up at the St. George Ferry Terminal. Other major transfer points include Port Richmond, with some buses terminating at Richmond Terrace at Port Richmond Avenue; the Staten Island Mall; and the Eltingville Transit Center on the South Shore, the last with MetroCard vending machines and express service to [[Manhattan[/url]].
Fares can be paid in quarters or dollar coins (if you can find them). You can also use a MetroCard (good for all public transportation in NYC) purchasable at some delis or at the machines located at the ferry terminal. Buses run close to schedule, but service on Staten Island is sparse outside of rush hours, and even during peak hours, many routes run every 10-15 minutes. Because of this, it helps to be prepared: either pick up a schedule for routes that you'll plan to take, check the Guide-A-Ride boxes at bus stops for exact times or use the [url=http://bustime.mta.info/]MTA's BusTime system[/url] to track buses. Although BusTime only works on routes dispatched from Staten Island & The Bronx (as well as the B61 & B63 in Brooklyn) at the moment, you can track express bus service in Manhattan.
A Staten Island [url=http://mta.info/nyct/maps/bussi.pdf]bus map[/url].
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Historic Richmond Town, [url=http://historicrichmondtown.org/]]by taking the S74 bus from the ferry (bus ramp B).
*Snug Harbor Cultural Center, [url=http://snug-harbor.org/[/url]]by taking the S40 or S44 buses from the ferry (bus ramp D). This is the largest collection of Greek revival, temple style buildings in America. A true architectural gem featuring the Staten Island Botanic Garden, which features an authentic Chinese Scholar's garden (created by actual Chinese scholars!). There is also an art museum, the John A. Noble Collection, on the grounds. One of the most beautiful places in New York, Staten Island's Versaille, and a place even the most jaded New Yorker will marvel at.
*Portions of [[Gateway National Recreation Area[/url]] are on Staten Island. You can take the S78 or S79 along Hylan Boulevard for the section in Great Kills or the S76/S86 for the section in New Dorp.
*Greenbelt Nature Center, [url=http://sigreenbelt.org/Naturecenter/ncenter.htm]]is an educational center in the [url=http://sigreenbelt.org/]Staten Island Greenbelt[/url[/url] Nature Area and Parks system by taking the S57 from Port Richmond. The S74/S84 and the S61/S91 stop a few blocks away. The S74/S84 leave from Ramp B. The S61/S91 leave from Ramp A
*South Beach & Boardwalk, [http://sigreenbelt.org/Naturecenter/ncenter.htm] by taking the S51/81 bus from the ferry (bus ramp B).
*Staten Island's 9/11 Memorial is a short walk from the ferry terminal.
*A large park with a carousel.
*Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art, a small museum with ancient art pieces and frequent visits by Tibetan monks and artists. Set into a hillside in the Lighthouse Hill neighborhood which is a gorgeous hilly suburban enclave worth a stroll around. Take the S74 from the ferry.
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Visit the Staten Island Museum. It is a short walk from the ferry terminal. Admission is $2.
* Go to a game of the single-A Staten Island Yankees [url=http://siyanks.com/],]75 Richmond Terrace, Tel. 718-720-9265, Fax 718-273-5763, email: siyanks@siyanks.com.
* Staten Island Zoo, 614 Broadway, [url=http://statenislandzoo.org/[/url].]Located in West New Brighton, it's a fun destination for younger children as well as animal enthusiastsby taking the S53 bus from Brooklyn, or the S48/98 buses from the ferry (bus ramp C).
* The Staten Island Greenbelt [http://sigreenbelt.org/[/url] is one of the largest parks in the city, with miles of hiking trails and excellent views from the highest hills on the island. Take the S61/S91 from Ramp A of the St George Ferry Terminal or the S74/S84 from Ramp B of the St George Ferry Terminal. Transfer from the S74/S84 to the S54 or S57 at Rockland Avenue or walk.
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Staten Island Mall [http://statenisland-mall.com/], located in the center of the island. It has three anchor stores: Macy's, JCPenney, and Sears. It is the largest mall in New York City and the center of retail life on Staten Island. There is a large food court with fast food restaurants such as KFC, Taco Bell Express, and Nathans. There are also various shopping centers spread through the vicinity. Take either the S44/S94 from bus Ramp D of the ferry, or the S61/S91 from bus ramp A (the quicker option).
*The only movie theater on the south shore , so if ever in the Tottenville section of the island that would be the movie theater to go to. Take the S74/S84 to Richmond Avenue from bus ramp B of the ferry terminal.
*One of two Movie theaters on the North Shore , It is surrounded by several restraunts and conveniently in a shopping plaza on Hylan Blvd. If you are ever in South Beach this would be the closest movie Theater.
*Summer time favorite for most Staten Islanders , Long lines and long hours along with the variety of tasty flavors is what makes this such an attraction and a place to buy delicious ices.
*The other movie theater on the North Shore.
*Great Park with picnic's, a field to play soccer on, basketball hopes, an indoor ice skating rink rite next to it and a pond. Trails to jog on and don't forget the little restaurant in the middle of it all.
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While the vast majority of Staten Island eateries are Italian, there are some gems of ethnic cuisine in the St. George and Tompkinsville neighborhoods, the area around the ferry terminal and the Staten Island Yankees stadium. Home to a large Sri Lankan community, St. George has many grocery stores and restaurants. Mostly within a mile of each other on Victory Blvd. (and in walking distance from the ferry terminal), the authentic and inexpensive restaurants serve up flavorful South Asian cuisine well worth the trip.
*New Spanish restaurant with live music occasionally. Tapas and sangria bring some much needed class to the neighborhood. A short walk from the ferry and a great place to eat.
*One of the best Asian take outs going. Focus on the appetizers, heavily influenced by Southeast Asian cuisine, particularly Malaysian. Try the roti canai or the curry veggie pies.
*The cemitas are to die for, a sandwich with your choice of meat, with avocado, chipotle peppers, quesillo, and beans. One of the best sandwiches you'll ever have.
*Famous for their vodka pizza, the recipient of several awards.
*Specializes in an extraordinarily thin pizza that is one of the best slices in the city. Uniquely thin without too much cheese, Joe and Pat's slices are some of the lightest in the city. Try the eggplant fries.
* Lakruwana, 226 Bay Street. One of the more elegant eateries. Its fine decor and delicious meals belie the outrageously inexpensive prices. Sundays offer a lunch and dinner buffet.
* Lakshmis's Restaurant, 324 Victory Boulevard (Victory Blvd & Cebra). Mainly a take-out establishment but has a few chairs and tables. The menu is comprehensive, offering Homemade Roast (Ros) Paan, Achchu Paan, Kimbula Paan, Malu Paan, Malu Roti, Elawalu Roti, Kalu Thothol, and other Sri Lanka delicacies. Take the S61, S62, or S66 to Cebra Avenue (from Bus Ramp A)
* New Asha Restaurant, next door to Lakruwana at 322 Victory Blvd. Offers many of the same items at competitive prices. Has been named #1 by the Village Voice Cheap Eats in the past. Featured on Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations. Try a mutton roll! There are several Sri Lankan groceries that dot the street on the 15-20 minute walk from the ferry.
* Denino's Pizza Tavern, 524 Port Richmond Ave., +1 718 442-9401. Arguably the best pizza on Staten Island. It is reasonably priced and has good dishes besides pizza. After a meal here it is tradition during the spring/summer months to walk across the street to Ralph's Ices and get one. Not doing so will not only offend the locals but will also leave just a small part of your stomach unsatisfied. Take the S44/S94 from Bus Ramp D at St George
* Sushi Excellent, 366 New Dorp Ln. Trendy Japanese Restaurant with great service and food. Is somewhat expensive relative to other sushi places on the island but is well worth it. There is semi-private seating available on the second floor with a reservation with both traditional Japanese and regular tables. S76/S86 to Hylan Boulevard (Bus Ramp B) or S78 to New Dorp Lane (Bus Ramp A) or S79 to New Dorp Lane (from Brooklyn)
*Laid back eatery. Cool decor. Excellent appetizers and burgers. Great beers on tap. Entertainment weekly!
*A restaurant with authentic Spanish food.
*A Spanish restaurant
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Offers a wide variety of imported German beers and well-prepared, authentic German food. There is an outside beer garden that offers a limited menu, open in seasonable weather. Beers are served in liter steins and the food is as good as any you will find in Germany.
* There is beer on the Staten Island Ferry. It is cheap (by NYC standards). A 16 ounce can of Bud/Miller will cost $3.50
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Hilton Garden Inn Hotel, 1100 South Avenue, [http://hiltongardeninn.com/en/gi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=EWRSIGI]. Easily accessed by the West Shore Expressway. It is newly constructed and is much like any other Hilton in the USA. Take the S46/S96 from bus ramp C of the ferry terminal or shuttle bus. Get off at Lois Lane. It is located south of Exit 6 on the Staten Island Expressway (coming from New Jersey, get off at Exit 4 (Forest Avenue) and make a right at South Avenue).
*Located in a quiet part of Staten Island, this hotel also close to Newark Airport. To get to/from Manhattan, take the S62/S92 bus on Victory Blvd to the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. During rush hours (AM to Manhattan, PM from Manhattan), you can take the X11, X19, or X22/X22A express buses to get to/from Manhattan.
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Statistically, Staten Island is the safest of the 5 boroughs. However, it does have some high-crime sections, mostly along the coastal areas of the North Shore. Here is an unofficial guide to Staten Island neighborhoods [http://www.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=214504384267441423605.0004b8bdd58f76eb00186]
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