Due to an expected rainstorm, Staten Island Urban Center is rescheduling this week’s "Play in the Park" to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
🗓️ New Date: Wednesday, June 4th
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Tompkinsville Park
This will be our final Play in the Park event of the season – and we’re going out with a bang! Come through for youth-led games, outdoor activities, snacks, music, and a fun-filled sendoff to our spring programming.
All families and young people are welcome to attend. Bring your energy, your friends, and your love for community fun!
Thank you for your flexibility—we can’t wait to see you there.

Styled in Survival: Honoring Courage Through Fashion & Voice
Saturday, May 17th | 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Alice Austen House Museum
2 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10305
Join us for a meaningful afternoon of celebration, reflection, and healing at Styled in Survival—a special event dedicated to honoring the strength and resilience of domestic violence survivors, their families, and the advocates who support them.
This powerful gathering will feature:

• An award ceremony recognizing local champions
  
• A curated exhibition highlighting stories of survival and empowerment
  
• A mocktail hour to connect and build community
  

Hosted at the historic Alice Austen House Museum, this event is free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to wear purple attire in honor of domestic violence awareness and solidarity with survivors.
Let’s come together to lift voices, celebrate resilience, and foster a sense of hope and healing.
Presented in partnership with:

• Alice Austen House
  
• Break Free Foundation
  
• Staten Island Urban Center
  

We hope to see you there.

PREPSI Series Part One: Where Are You in the Middle of an Emergency?
Live on ResistaH Radio | Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | 4–6PM
Listen at: www.makerparkradio.nyc or on the app
ResistaH Radio kicks off the PREPSI Series — People Resilient, Educated & Prepared of Staten Island — with a deep dive into community preparedness for heatwaves, blackouts, medical emergencies, and storms.
We’ll explore:

• What emergency readiness looks like on Staten Island
  
• How to stay connected and informed during crises
  
• Why equity and access matter in disaster response
  

Presented by Staten Island Urban Center, this series uplifts voices and tools for building resilience from the ground up.
Tune in. Be ready. Stay connected.

Fashion’s Night Out: A Celebration of Legacy, Style & Community on May 10th
Join us for a powerful, heart-centered celebration at this year’s Annual Fashion Show Fundraiser — a day of style, music, purpose, and community connection, all happening on Saturday, May 10th.
This year’s event is extra special as we honor the life and legacy of Chanelle Scott, aka Cool Chellz — a shining light in our community whose bold creativity and vibrant presence continue to inspire. In her memory, we’re expanding the event into a full block party experience at 4 Minthorne Street, Staten Island.
🕒 Event Schedule:

• 3:00PM – 10:00PM: Block Party
  
• 5:00PM – 7:00PM: Fashion Show
  
• 7:00PM – 10:00PM: After Party
  

Hosted by Hala Maroc and Malcolm Penn, the day will feature live music from local DJs including @k1nga__, @mettacase, @theemoodybros, @nashiralotus, and @koix.us, with creative direction from @thebadassbootcamp and @veganmikes.
Expect vendors, food, drinks, and a powerful showcase of emerging designers and artists. Most importantly, your presence supports a meaningful cause: all proceeds from this donation-based event will go toward a college scholarship for a graduating high school senior.
Whether you're looking to vibe, give back, or connect with your creative community — this is where you need to be.
Want to get involved?
We're looking for volunteers, models, vendors, and collaborators.
📧 Email us at: [email protected]
Let’s build dreams together — with fashion, purpose, and love. 💫

We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for our Softball and Wiffle Ball Kidz teams and clinics, happening this July and August at the Staten Island Urban Center!
This program is designed for youth ages 6–12 and offers a fun, inclusive environment where kids can learn the fundamentals of softball and wiffle ball, build teamwork skills, and stay active all summer long.

📍 Location: 4 Minthorne Street, Staten Island, NY 10301
💬 Contact: [email protected] or 917-831-6688
🔗 Register online: https://forms.gle/LWaJDXx8npfn1gyZA

​Don’t miss this opportunity to get your child involved in a safe, active, and empowering summer program!

This program is made possible in partnership with the NYC Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD).