In this video, we explore the history and significance of Staten Island, addressing the question: Why is Staten Island part of New York? The timeline includes: 00:00 Intro 02:28 Why is Staten Island ...

New Yorkers whose visits to Staten Island consist mostly of passing through on the way to points south may not realize the forgotten borough contains impressive historic enclaves and distinctive ...

At the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG), a team of scientists just published an interactive map that explores what all five boroughs of New York City looked like 400 years ago—and you can search for ...

(AP) It is known as New York City’s greenest borough and also as its forgotten borough. But beyond the ferry, the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge and maybe the Fresh Kills landfill, few people outside Staten ...