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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The first weekend of 2020 is upon us and there’s a bunch going on around Staten Island.

From art exhibitions to family-friendly workshops, there are plenty of chances to embrace your creative side while also vo...

Life*Vest*Poetry presents the Monster/cosplay SLAM

Friday, Oct. 18 from 8 to 10 p.m.

Hosted by Richmond Hood Company and NYSAI Press, 827 Castleton Ave., West Brighton.

Life*Vest*Poetry is hosting their second Slam of the Fall 2019 spooky season.

The event presents a chanc...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A leading force in New York City culture showed up Thursday to pay his respects to borough creators in the sleek ARTSPACE at Urby in Stapleton.

Tom Finkelpearl, commissioner of the Department of Cultural Affairs, visited the new home of State...

From Broadway World

THE LUCKY LIGHTHOUSE, the new adult coloring book by poet Jessica Kratz, shows the beauty of lighthouses. Newly published by Boulevard Books, Jessica R. Kratz has always been inspired by the natural treasures and scenic wonders of her hometown of Sta...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Fathers dancing with their baby girls, Mexican folkloric dance, naps in the sun and seeing that friend you've been meaning to catch up with: It really is a beautiful island.

La Isla Bonita (The Beautiful Island) art and music festival brought hund...

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — They came, they slammed, they conquered.

Five poets who have been meeting monthly for the Advanced Open Mic slam poetry gatherings will be representing Staten Island's very first team at the National Poetry Slam in...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Tompkinsville Park exploded with creativity Saturday afternoon as colorful dragons ruled and kids delighted at the annual St. George Day Festival.

The all-volunteer, grass-roots annual project is billed as "Earth Day and Arts Celebrating Community...

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NYSAI'S WINTER EDITION

Staten Island’s literary magazine, NYSAI, is releasing their winter issue with a party on Saturday at 8 p.m. at Deep Tanks, 150 Bay St. The issue, "Periscope," includes work from some of Staten Island’s most creat...

NYSAI Artist's Market

Welcome back Deep Tanks Studios with a chance to buy work from your favorite Staten Island artists, benefitting NYSAI, Staten Island's literary magazine.

Who: Artists include Danielle Barone, Julie Bentsen, Sharon Kuntz-Betancourth, Femme Fox, Jack...

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island's literary community is getting louder.

In the hopes of sending the first team from Staten Island to the slam poetry nationals, a growing contingent of poets has been gathering each month at Richmond...