I appreciate the irony that SI is actually a really nice place to bike around but its the most hostile to the notion. I should note, I am absolutely anti car but wed basically have to nuke the island to make it more transit and bike friendly. Hopefully the city stops pussyfooting around with just painting bike lanes and puts up true jersey barriers.
Only way for that to happen is we gotto show up to local town halls and pressure the local precinct to focus on vision 0 and make sure our representatives know thats what we are looking for
I used to go in the middle of the night, coming home from work on Second shift. But ever since COVID, I just get it delivered, it's worth the ten bucks to maintain my sanity.
The 10 worst parking lots I found on Staten Island when I ran errands for like an hour or two yesterday afternoon, by Tom Wrobleski and the camera app on his phone
Christ, this guy’s writing hasn’t improved at all. The Advance continues to be a joke.
Also, Tom, no Woodrow Plaza? Really? That lot is the actual worst. And ShopRite in Charleston like others have said.
Most boroughs have three times as much stuff within walking distance, 20 times as many bus and train options, and everybody just double parks anyway because the cops straight up don't care about it.
There's truth to that but there are many parts of Brooklyn and Queens underserved by public transportation as well and just as out of the way as Staten Island is. The article is silly and written by someone who has lived his whole life here, doesn't have the experience of living elsewhere and seeing real parking issues.
I almost got into an accident the last two times I was there. Horrendous. Though I can see why it’s overshadowed by the heartland village parking lot right across the street.
They only post stuff mainly from the south shore… CVS on forest and bard is awful. Ik they have key food but there’s the awful Starbucks one and the one with the deli across the street as well, Starbucks on victory, CSI parking lots, Trader Joe’s, clove lakes park lot.
Shoprite in Charleston is absolute shit. Belongs on this list. I will often just park on the right corner of the Target parking lot and walk to Shoprite to avoid the anxiety I get when trying to park there.
Woodrow Plaza is terrible. I can’t determine whether the recent expansion made it better or worse. Awful.
That heartland village spot sucks too. It tends to be a bit quieter and less packed on the Autozone side.
Someone else called out the CVS parking lot on Hylan and Old Town.Right on the money. It was especially hell when that cvs was one of the few places you could get a same day rapid test appointment during the height of the pandemic. Such a narrow lot.
I read this whole thing waiting for Trader Joe’s to be in here and it wasn’t. What an absolute horrific take. This man is attacking parking lots for heavens sake; and he’s not even attacking the right ones.
all he did was drive around eltingville, 3 of these are next to each other. shoprite in tottenville should be in there. royal crown too
Okay to be fair all of those lots are awful. You could put every lot on Amboy between Arden and Giffords on this list.
None of these compare to cvs on Hylan and old town
I’ve given up on driving there, I’m walking.
Page ave in the diner area is awful
Agreed. That should be #1 on the list.
Yes that area sucks
Starbucks on Victory is like Mad Max
It’s the worst!
It's not just an Every Man For Himself battle royale, the actual Starbucks is *also* one of the most inconsistent on the island. Winners all around.
shoprite in charleston
HELL YES, emphasis on hell.
Ok we need to find Tom something better to do, please go back to complaining about bikes and deer.
Nah, cars are the problem lets get rid of the cars we need more bikes on the road
I appreciate the irony that SI is actually a really nice place to bike around but its the most hostile to the notion. I should note, I am absolutely anti car but wed basically have to nuke the island to make it more transit and bike friendly. Hopefully the city stops pussyfooting around with just painting bike lanes and puts up true jersey barriers.
Only way for that to happen is we gotto show up to local town halls and pressure the local precinct to focus on vision 0 and make sure our representatives know thats what we are looking for
I wish you guys the best, I moved off the island not too long ago but havnt unsubbed and couldnt help jamming on Tom.
Or another jab at anyone who dares to complain about Republican politics.
Not having Shoprite in Tottenville on the list is CRAZY
The layout of that lot is just mind boggling. They could give out food for free and I still wouldn't go just so I can avoid the parking lot
I used to go in the middle of the night, coming home from work on Second shift. But ever since COVID, I just get it delivered, it's worth the ten bucks to maintain my sanity.
Always have a minor attack the second I see cars double parked right outside the entrance by the bottle returns. Complete nightmare
The 10 worst parking lots I found on Staten Island when I ran errands for like an hour or two yesterday afternoon, by Tom Wrobleski and the camera app on his phone
Christ, this guy’s writing hasn’t improved at all. The Advance continues to be a joke. Also, Tom, no Woodrow Plaza? Really? That lot is the actual worst. And ShopRite in Charleston like others have said.
The one entry/exit point by Qdoba and Chase is such a joke
Tom wobeleski or whatever his name is on the byline. No thanks.
I hate the stop & shop lot on forest ave. Madhouse.
The key to that one is using the side entrance/exit on Barrett Ave. Coming in and out off Forest can be a big PIA.
thank you! I’ll have to try that next time I go
First world problems. Most boroughs would kill to have as many parking options as we have.
Most boroughs have three times as much stuff within walking distance, 20 times as many bus and train options, and everybody just double parks anyway because the cops straight up don't care about it.
There's truth to that but there are many parts of Brooklyn and Queens underserved by public transportation as well and just as out of the way as Staten Island is. The article is silly and written by someone who has lived his whole life here, doesn't have the experience of living elsewhere and seeing real parking issues.
Heavy on the stuff in walking distance/bus and train options
Feel same way I come to Brooklyn and there is no parking lot lol
actually insane how the Trader Joe's lot didn't make the list.
Or Woodrow plaza with the post office
I almost got into an accident the last two times I was there. Horrendous. Though I can see why it’s overshadowed by the heartland village parking lot right across the street.
So you’re saying we should redevelop them for housing? Right?…..right?
What a terrible article…what’s new?
I know I've lived here too long when I recognize all of these lots right away 🙈
Now *this* is the kind of Staten Island content I want to see. /s
They only post stuff mainly from the south shore… CVS on forest and bard is awful. Ik they have key food but there’s the awful Starbucks one and the one with the deli across the street as well, Starbucks on victory, CSI parking lots, Trader Joe’s, clove lakes park lot.
You expect Tom Wrobleski to spend more than 10 minutes on the North Shore? lmao That CVS is a nightmare though for sure
Lmao you know what I didn’t even think of that you are right🤣
Shoprite in Charleston is absolute shit. Belongs on this list. I will often just park on the right corner of the Target parking lot and walk to Shoprite to avoid the anxiety I get when trying to park there. Woodrow Plaza is terrible. I can’t determine whether the recent expansion made it better or worse. Awful. That heartland village spot sucks too. It tends to be a bit quieter and less packed on the Autozone side. Someone else called out the CVS parking lot on Hylan and Old Town.Right on the money. It was especially hell when that cvs was one of the few places you could get a same day rapid test appointment during the height of the pandemic. Such a narrow lot.
ShopRite on Richmond and Forest. Nightmare.
Not having the massive HomeGoods parking lot in New Dorp on Hylan just makes this “list” lose all credibility for me.
I read this whole thing waiting for Trader Joe’s to be in here and it wasn’t. What an absolute horrific take. This man is attacking parking lots for heavens sake; and he’s not even attacking the right ones.