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20 things we miss about Staten Island: Restaurants, stores and more


20 things we miss about Staten Island: Restaurants, stores and more
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. If the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that change is inevitable.
If you’re feeling nostalgic about aspects of Staten Island that no longer exist, we don’t blame you. Whether you are a teen, an adult or a senior, there is something every generation misses about “old Staten Island.”
Keep scrolling to see some of the things we miss about Staten Island.
FUN BUBBLE
The exterior of Fun Bubble on Staten Island. (Staten Island Advance/ Frank J. Johns)
The 10,000-square-foot center was dedicated exclusively to kids 12 and under, and offered four private party rooms and a three-level play maze. ....

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Horse-drawn carriages, trolleys and more: Here's what Staten Island roadways looked like back in the day


Horse-drawn carriages, trolleys and more: Here’s what Staten Island roadways looked like back in the day
Updated May 10, 2021;
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. Before there were potholes and traffic, there were horse-drawn carriages and trolley tracks on the streets of Staten Island.
The borough’s roadways have gone through a drastic change over the years, from the construction of Staten Island’s expressways to paving over its dirt roads.
But perhaps the biggest change to the borough’s traffic flow came after the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge was built.
We have the proof. Here are the best throwback photos of what Staten Island streets used to look like. ....

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