The HST718 Public History Class at the College of Staten Island was tasked with taking screenshots of submissions to the Lockdown Staten Island Facebook page from 2020. The students were to use the information found on the page and submit the screenshots and add metadata. Their submissions will be linked to this assignment.

This assignment was for Public History students at the College of Staten Island to submit a personal item for the archive for HST 718. Their submissions will be linked to this item. Additional Assignments were given as well. Any assignment from College of Staten Island outside of the Facebook prompt will be linked to this item.

The Covid-19 Pandemic was a hard time for everyone. People were sick, out of work, losing loved ones, and going through several other mental and physical health problems. However, we also had a lot of time on our hands during the pandemic, and my family took the as the perfect opportunity to bond. During the pandemic, we spent a lot of time together, we would paint, talk, watch movies, play games, basically anything we could do get together. This gave me the chance to grow closer with my family during a hard time and I really cherish the time we spend together. .

Episode Three of Brooklyn High School of the Arts series COVID-19 Fireside Chats! Students share their stories from quarantine.

The final episode of Fireside Chats! Students share their stories from quarantine. Thanks to Mr. Andrew Savage and his US History team for making this happen.

Staten Islanders went above and beyond in coming together during this pandemic.

Due to Covid-19, Trader Joe’s on Richmond Avenue is limiting the number of customers in their store, which leads to long lines of shoppers waiting to enter.

This was the first semester that PSY 324 Environmental Psychology, an elective, upper level class in the Department of Psychology of the College of Staten Island was taking place at the St. George campus. It was our hope to have a series of field trips bringing our understanding of the dynamic between peoples and places outside of the classroom. We only managed to do one such trip, but nevertheless, the seed was planted. As a class we understood that there was more to psychology than power points and tests. Collaboratively, we started creating a curriculum that tried to use our shared knowledge of the world together with the conceptual complexity of environmental psychology theory. Quickly our task had to move online where we figured out how to move forward in our quest, without leaving behind those of us who are sick, taking care of sick people, working dangerous jobs, or have lost jobs due to the pandemic.

Is it too soon to reopen all businesses on Staten Island? I wanted to reopen, but I was nervous. My parents are old and this kind of poll result really frustrated me.

A sign of the times. Here is the paper product aisle in a Stop and Shop in Staten Island.

The CVS on Armstrong and Arthur Kill Road requires masks and social distancing if you are shopping there.

I donated blood today. They've had a shortage of donors, so I decided to do it. Pretty simple process, and I got to talk to people in real life and they gave me snacks after. It was actually fun. My mom made me the mask.

Wait here. This was the story of Covid Life. We had to wait in specific spots, and not crowd registers until called on. This happened quite often, especially at the pharmacies!

People waiting 6 feet apart at St. George greenmarket. A good turnout, but everyone was following the new rules of not touching the food and social distancing.

My dad passed away a week ago today after contracting COVID-19 in a SI nursing home and transferring to SIUH. When we first learned of my dad’s diagnosis in the nursing home, his doctor prescribed him hydroxychloroquin which he had been using with good results on other patients. However upon trying to fill the prescription learned that the NY Health Dept under order by the Governor, had restricted the use of this drug to hospital patients only. You can imagine our dismay to learn this and our family immediately jumped into action contacting every state legislator about this horrific restriction on the elderly and nursing homes. The two who stepped forward to answer our calls and hear our concerns were Borough President Oddo and State Senator Lanza and they made many calls on our behalf. Before long the restriction on nursing homes was lifted, hopefully before too many lives were lost, but the ban remains on any other New Yorker who tests positive and is not hospitalized. My brother and sister, along with their spouses, have now tested positive. Two of them are first responders and had a lot of difficulty getting tested. I have been staying with and caring for my mom through this time and fortunately we have managed to avoid contracting this virus, so far. My dad was buried 2 days after he died. The Navy showed up to play taps and present my mother with a flag “on behalf of the President and a grateful nation”, my dad would have liked that. The picture is attached and I think says a thousand words. Only my siblings and mother were allowed to attend the burial, a funeral is not allowed at this time. We all wore masks and stood apart from each other and afterwards drove home to our separate houses…truly heartbreaking. The fact that my dad was isolated for weeks before his passing is the hardest thing for my mom to bear. They are lifelong Staten Islanders and this is their story…. Thank you.

Photos depicting Staten Island Protest during Covid-19

Sign of the times at St. George Greenmarket.

"Finally the thoughts of what my graduation were real. What it would look like, what I would wear, and who i would invite. The joy I felt thinking about the thought of graduation in May; has been replaced with uncertainty. Myself and another class mate walked the campus although it were closed to find lingering students and faculty to complete information for our capstone project, not knowing that what we thought would be a temporary shut down became more permanent. The feeling of despair is an understatement because I returned to school after almost 20 yrs to finish my degree only to be deprived of the feelings you get from accomplishing everything that's required to graduate. All I can do as for now is stay safe so when that alternate graduation date is set, I'm a part of it. You won't take my accomplishment from me Covid!"

Do you think there will be a second wave of Covid-19 on Staten Island?

The New Normal: People had to stand 6 feet apart when they went shopping. It caused a lot of problems. We also had to wear face masks which caused tension among guests.

What you will find as you take a walk down any block, street, avenue, or boulevard on Staten Island.

Help shape the history of your community by applying for the Advanced Certificate in Public History at the College of Staten Island, which qualifies you to work in museums and historical societies.

the daily life of Matthew Torres during the height of the pandemic

#newyorktough #nyc #statenisland #greenmarket https://instagr.am/p/CDIBKKxJ3KK/

Is this the new normal or will Staten Island go back to the way it was before the pandemic?

a look at the everyday life of Gabriella Bartley during the height of the 2020 pandemic

Brooklyn high School of the Arts: "Our students are the best storytellers! Tune in this week to see "COVID-19 Fireside Chats". Stories from quarantine from Mr. Savage's US History class! Tonight, First Period! See the full video in the link below. You won't regret it!"

Social distancing, face masks, empty shelves and restrictions throughout Staten Island.

Someday his photo will be historic. For now it’s just everyday reality. Front of bus blocked off for social distancing.

A virtual chat series that was shot during lockdown. This episode covers students talking about their experiences during lockdown

Life in Self-isolation, "Love in the Time of COVID-19" Project, CIN 211 College of Staten Island

A great video by Rach Gath on living a certain lifestyle during quarantine and how daily routine can change your life during this time.

a look at the life of chris samano during the early stages of the pandemic

#wearamask #cooperstown #nationalbaseballhalloffame https://instagr.am/p/CCw4BjVJAIQ/

CSI Public History Coronavirus Chronicle created a poll asking "Is this the new normal or will society return to the way it used to be?" Four people responded. Three said yes and one said there will be a new normal.

What Hospitals were like doing during lockdown

Love in the Time of Covid-19. A great video by Shania Fagan, titled The New Normal. Will our lives go back to normal anytime soon?

#twilight on the #highline #nyc #elevator #greenflash https://instagr.am/p/CC7EA8ApfcE/

a video of an empty/near empty park during the pandemic

#highline #nyc #goldenhour #bridgeofsighs #bluesky https://instagr.am/p/CC7EWhrpc-j/

a look at the pandemic through the eyes of youtuber @user-hm9gs8by5i

A nice walk through Historic Richmond town.

a look at the early stages of the pandemic through the eyes of Rheana Galloway.

A Covid Summer in NYC

Love in the Time of Covid-19. Check out this great video by Christ Mikhael that looks at how Covid-19 has impacted everyday life on Staten Island.

Former Mayor Bill DeBlasio visiting Staten Island Branch of the New York City Police Department

showing both the sad and happy parts of the pandemic; showing the stereotypical lonely images that oversaturated social media, and then showing a loving family to counteract these images

Co-Vid car stops in Staten Island Sheriff advised me that they have a combination of 10 cars, a mix of TLC and Sheriff cars.They are staging by the entrance of the Outerbridge crossing administration bldg near page Ave. Steve white 8/6/20

Youth, Students, Perspective

Screenshot of a poster thanking Staten Island essential workers from the CSI Public History Coronavirus Chronicle Facebook page