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2020-05-29
Verazzano Bridge
Taking daily walks during the pandemic didn’t make me feel “healthy” or “well-adjusted”. I watched the way my neighbors and I would pull our masks up when we passed each other on the street. Saddening, on one hand; a show of communal care, on the other. I think it’s human to want to pull a silver lining out of a tragedy and I guess the silver lining here is that I had time to s l o w down and look at my community, not just the people, but the signs on storefronts, dishes of cat food next to porches, and yes, the outline of the Verazzano peeking out through the clouds hovering over Belt Parkway. I used to walk on this walkway when I was a child too, and though the pandemic has changed everything, the fishermen are still here, their rods propped against the rail. People are still riding tandem bikes. Still laughing, talking, breathing in the salty air. -
2020-05-02
Social distancing
This photo is taken from the CSI Public History Coronavirus Chronicle Facebook page. (May 2, 2020, author unknown) I look at this photo and remember when social distancing was still fresh and new and everyone did it. Now, it feels like people are starting to lose that boundary of personal space and wanting to stand as close as they can behind you in a check out line. I remember actually enjoying the distance people were forced to take, and a part of me wishes social distancing was still in effect. -
May 24th, 2020Above and Beyond
Staten Islanders went above and beyond in coming together during this pandemic. -
May 22nd, 2020Environmental Psych. First Semester!
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. -
May 5th, 2020Covid: Should We Re-open? A poll
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. -
April 18, 2020Paper Product Shortage
A sign of the times. Here is the paper product aisle in a Stop and Shop in Staten Island. -
May 2nd, 2020CVS in Lockdown
The CVS on Armstrong and Arthur Kill Road requires masks and social distancing if you are shopping there. -
April 20, 2020Blood Donation
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. -
May 2nd, 2020Wait Here
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! -
May 2nd, 2020Visiting the St. George Market
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. -
May 2nd, 2020Sign of the times at St. George Greenmarket.
Sign of the times at St. George Greenmarket. -
April 19, 2020CSI Class of 2020
"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!" -
May 1st 2020The New Normal
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. -
April 8, 2020COVID Litter
What you will find as you take a walk down any block, street, avenue, or boulevard on Staten Island. -
April 2020Cin 211
the daily life of Matthew Torres during the height of the pandemic -
April 8, 2020The New Normal on Staten Island
Is this the new normal or will Staten Island go back to the way it was before the pandemic? -
April 8, 2020Find the positive in the negative
a look at the everyday life of Gabriella Bartley during the height of the 2020 pandemic -
2020-05-12The Fireside Video Chat
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!" -
April 8, 2020Public Health Measures on Staten Island
Social distancing, face masks, empty shelves and restrictions throughout Staten Island. -
April 7, 2020Chris Samano IndivProject#2
a look at the life of chris samano during the early stages of the pandemic -
April 8, 2020Is this the new normal or will society return to the way it used to be?
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. -
April 5, 2020Cin 211 project
a look at the pandemic through the eyes of youtuber @user-hm9gs8by5i -
April 5, 2020Rheana Galloway project2
a look at the early stages of the pandemic through the eyes of Rheana Galloway. -
April 5, 2020LOVE in the pandemic
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 -
June 19, 2020Essential Worker Appreciation
Screenshot of a poster thanking Staten Island essential workers from the CSI Public History Coronavirus Chronicle Facebook page -
June 20, 2020pandemic continues staten island
Screenshot of various photos in Staten Island during Covid19 from the CSI Public History Coronavirus Chronicle Facebook page -
June 28, 2020Staten Island Ferry Social Distancing
Screenshot of the Staten Island Ferry with social distancing tape on the seats. -
June 28, 2020The Strand
Screenshot of two people looking through books from the CSI Public History Coronavirus Chronicle Facebook page -
May 2020Family During Lockdown
Most of my lockdown experience was spent making sure my grandmother was taken care of. My siblings and I did not want out grandmother going out to run errands, so we did them for her, making sure to disinfect all items given to her before hand. We also knew that she was getting bored being in the house, with not being able to go to church events. We often took out dog or our cat to see her. -
February 13th, 2023Status of Mental Health During Lockdown
I was overwhelmed and stress when we went to online classes. The photo I posted is a representation of how I felt during that time