STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Traveling along the North Shore is about to get a whole lot greener! Lime, originally founded as LimeBike in January 2017, will be bringing a mixed fleet of standard and electronic bikes to a portion of Staten Island in late July. The bikes will be available as part of a dockless bike share pilot launched by the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) to complement the Citi Bike program in the outer boroughs. In addition to bikes and e-bikes, LimeBike partnered with Segway in May 2018 to produce scooters -- prompting the official name change to Lime. However, scooters will not be available in New York City as part of the pilot program. Standard bike rentals cost just $1 for a 30-minute ride, while e-bikes will cost $1 to unlock and an additional 15 cents a minute to ride. Bikes can be rented through the Lime mobile app by scanning the QR codes located on the front or back of the bike. A small red switch on the back wheel is … [Read more...] about A sneak peek at Lime bikes coming to Staten Island
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Broadway in the Boros: ‘Wicked,’ ‘The Band’s Visit’ coming to Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.-- No need to take the Ferry, Staten Island. The sounds of Broadway are coming to us this month. The cast of the enduring blockbuster "Wicked" is flying in to perform in St. George Friday, July 13. Also on the bill: The cast of 2018's Tony-winning Best Musical, "The Band's Visit." The outdoor performance takes place from noon to 1 p.m. at the Lighthouse Point Plaza across from the National Lighthouse Museum, is just one of a series spanning across all five boroughs titled "Broadway in the Boros." "This event gives people a wonderful opportunity to see remarkable talent up close," said Borough President James Oddo. I hope to see Staten Islanders, and tourists alike, enjoying the entertainment Broadway in the Boros has to offer." The event will be hosted by Julie James of the SiriusXM Radio show "On Broadway." Along with performances, there will be Broadway ticket giveaways and trivia games. Broadway in the Boros is sponsered by … [Read more...] about Broadway in the Boros: ‘Wicked,’ ‘The Band’s Visit’ coming to Staten Island
An up-close look at motorized JUMP Bikes coming to Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- It's like riding a bike, only easier! JUMP Bikes, which launched the country's first dockless bike share in 2013, is bringing its innovative motorized, pedal-assist bicycles to a portion of Staten Island in late July. The bikes will be available as part of a dockless bike share pilot launched by the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) to complement the Citi Bike program in the outer boroughs. JUMP Bikes, headquartered in Dumbo, Brooklyn, with a Research & Development Lab in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, was founded in New York City in 2010 by CEO Ryan Rzepecki, former DOT planner and analyst. JUMP Bikes pedal-assist feature, provided by a 250-watt motor and internal battery, offers a motorized assist for pedaling cyclists, allowing for a smoother and less physically-taxing ride. Rentals cost $2 for a 30-minute ride, with a charge of 7 cents for each additional minute. Bikes can be reserved and rented through the JUMP Bikes and Uber apps, by … [Read more...] about An up-close look at motorized JUMP Bikes coming to Staten Island
Mamoun’s Falafel coming to Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Mamoun's Falafel is the latest vendor to sign onto Empire Outlets, New York City's first retail outlet center slated to open in the fall on the St. George waterfront. The popular Middle Eastern food restaurant has called Manhattan's Greenwich Village home since the '70s. Mamoun's family-owned establishment specializes in natural ingredients and imported spices and has become a staple to the Village's food scene since it opened its doors nearly 50 years ago. For the first time, Staten Islanders will be able to enjoy Mamoun's famous food and electric atmosphere in their home borough this fall. "When you talk about eateries in New York City, you just can't ignore Mamoun's," said Joseph Ferrara, principal of BFC Partners, developer of Empire Outlets. "From the moment you walk in, the place just feels special and has a magical vibe, and the music just makes the rest, and the food is top-notch and absolutely delicious. Simply put, Mamoun's will help … [Read more...] about Mamoun’s Falafel coming to Staten Island
Bayonne commits $10K for study of aerial gondola to Staten Island: report
BAYONNE — Mayor Jimmy Davis has committed $10,000 for a feasibility study to gauge the demand for an aerial gondola project over the Kill Van Kull, according to silive.com. The project would connect Staten Island commuters to the Peninsula City’s first ward, where they would have access to the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, and potentially a speedier commuting option. "All they’re doing now is a feasibility study," Davis said. "Mainly it’s on their part, but the way I look at it is we’re forming a partnership with the city. You’re always looking down the road to the future." The Staten Island Economic Development Corporation (SIEDC) has secured $212,000 from a number of sources for the study, according to silive.com. The study is set to begin in May and will examine factors like cost of construction, potential route expansions, station locations, ridership, and economic development benefits and opportunities, silive.com reports. The … [Read more...] about Bayonne commits $10K for study of aerial gondola to Staten Island: report