Jan Somma-Hammel

The outdoor sculpture depicts girls hoisting a leaping, full-size elephant with pulleys to put on a ballet performance.

The history of funeral homes and some of the longest-running ones on Staten Island.

A look at holiday celebrations around Staten Island.

Around 1860, businessman and naturalist John J. Crooke bought a piece of land, now known as Great Kills Park, and lived there in a wooden house at the beach.

The SICM began in a small building in Stapleton in 1974, founded by parents that wanted to create a space for kids.

Gina Bocchino admits she is not an artist by nature. Yet, she grew into the position she loves. “Find your passion and make it your purpose,″ she says.

The lot and building transformation for 1504 Richmond Rd. was drastic and purposeful.

The gigantic mural visually transforms the school and the neighborhood.

Friday’s seventh period is club time at PS 45.

Created by students from PS/I.S. 25 South Richmond High School, it is part of a student exhibition featuring 30 benches in NYC parks citywide.