The neighborhood that I would like to focus on is the New Brighton section of Staten island. Some of the main areas that make up this section are, Richmond Terrace, St. George and Jersey Street. I am interested in this neighborhood because I grew up here and currently still reside here.

I live on Jersey Street, and have for 13years. I have seen a lot of faces come and go. As well as plenty of successful business or those that failed. I have witnessed the evolution of the youth as well as the transformation of the neighborhood. For example, the rebuilding of the park down the block from my house.

The St. George area, home to the Staten Island Yankee Stadium as well as the Staten Island Ferry, is constantly transforming. Inside the ferry terminal itself, many new restaurant’s and stores have opened. There are currently many changes still in the process of being made that will be finished within the next year or two. Since the ferry is a major tourist attraction, the city is trying to revamp the area. Tourist take the ferry into Staten island and go right back in the city, with the new construction plans, they are hoping visitors will come and enjoy Staten island. They are working on a giant ferris wheel as well as opening a shopping outlet.

I think I can find some interesting stories about the transformation of this neighborhood.