28 popular TV shows you probably didn’t know were filmed on Staten Island
Updated 9:22 AM;
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. Staten Island has seen its share of the small screen over the years even if you didn’t always know it.
Many TV and streaming shows have used the borough as a backdrop. While some have referenced Staten Island, others have transformed the Island into unrecognizable spots.
All that said, here are 28 shows you may not know were filmed on Staten Island.
Around 2008, The CW’s
“Gossip Girl” took over the St. George Theatre and a major part of Hyatt Street for filming purposes. According to those who recall the shoot, production crew spent two days taking down the theater’s elaborate Christmas tree and other holiday decorations in December 2008.
Mall Greenmarket open this weekend for real
Updated 10:31 AM;
Today 10:31 AM
The Saturday Mall Greenmarket is located at Ring Road and runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. There are three producers coming to the borough this Saturday including Orchards of Concklin which vends cider doughnuts. (Staten Island Advance/Pamela Silvestri)(Staten Island Advance/Pamela Si
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. The Greenmarket returns to the Staten Island Mall this Saturday, May 15 for its inaugural day.
A spokesman for GrowNYC said three vendors would be expected The Orchards of Concklin from Rockland County, N.Y., Francesca’s Bakery from Middlesex County, N.J. and Ole’ Mother Hubbert from Orange County, N.Y. In the mix of producers, shoppers can find bread, eggs, baked goods, vegetables, milk, yogurt and cheese.
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.
Mall Greenmarket cancelled for Saturday, May 8
Updated 6:46 AM;
Today 6:46 AM
St. George Greenmarket runs on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. It will open as usual on May 8 although the Mall market has been cancelled. (Courtesy of Casey Martinez)
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. Not so fast on driving to the Mall to score locally harvested food this Saturday. What was supposed to be the first Greenmarket appearance in the New Springville location has been cancelled as the anticipated farmers will not be attending.
A rep from GrowNYC said two producers originally were committed to coming this Saturday The Orchards of Concklin and Ol’ Mother Hubbert. She added that the hope is for better luck next week on the official start of the market for the 2021 season.
Hey, get your veggies and more straight from the farm. Mall Greenmarket opens this weekend!
Updated May 06, 2021;
Posted May 06, 2021
The Staten Island Mall Greenmarket opens this weekend. The St. George market is also open. In this image: rhubarb from last year s local harvest around this time. (Staten Island Advance/Pamela Silvestri)
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. Spring is in full swing in the region, a formidable time for foodies who love their local produce. Enter the Greenmarket at the Staten Island Mall, which returns this Saturday, May 8 for the 2021 season.
Rain or shine, growers from the region will station themselves at Marsh Avenue and Ring Road each Saturday through mid-December. Fresh-caught seafood, local honey, young spring veggies, artisan baked goods and cheeses are some of the products typically available from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.