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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. -
2020-06-09George Floyd protest
“This is from a protest on June 9th, 2020 I went to, which was in protest of the police and George Floyd’s death. The sign spoke to me and it’s the only picture I have from that day. But I feel like I was part of history that day. It was the first thing I went to with my friends or people since the lockdown started. Before that, I was alone with my family and my thoughts. And so it marked the beginning of a new world of change that we embarked upon.” -
2023-03-21Escaping from Fear at the Shoreline
Submission for #LockdownStatenIsland exploring Fear and the complexity of emotions during COVID Lockdown while at the beach - a place I visited often for a little peace and tranquility during that scary time. -
2020-07-27Empty Rockefeller Center
During the height of Covid, when New York City first went into lockdown, it was surreal to say the least. I think the last time the city was so empty and void of life was 9/11, so to see it again in 2020 really highlighted just how severe the situation was. Two of my sisters, who are a nurse and hospital manager, talked about being in the city for work, and practically being the only ones working in person, and it feeling like some kind of post apocalyptic movie. I remember around May of 2020, I helped my other sister move out of her dorms at #NYU, and it took about 15-20 mins to get to the bottom of Manhattan (Union Square) from The Bronx, due to the lack of fellow cars on the road. To see such a highly populated and lively city such as NYC turn into a ghost town almost overnight was something of a shock. It was one thing to see photos, and speak on how insane the situation was, but to actually be in the heart of Manhattan at this time was… well scary. So, seeing such a busy area such as Rockefeller center be completely empty is insane to say the least, and brings up a sad reminder of just how bad things were in the initial stages of the pandemic. -
2020-07-27Patience and Fortitude
The New York Public Library’s website explains, “During the 1930s, Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia named [the library lions] Patience and Fortitude for the qualities New Yorkers would need to survive the economic depression.” I remembered this fact and connected immediately with it the first time I saw Patience and Fortitude wearing their masks in solidarity with the New Yorkers they have watched over for more than a century. It struck me that we would need those virtues to make it through COVID-19 as well. “Those lion statues have seen New York struggle through and overcome many hardships from the 1917 Flu to the Great Depression to September 11th,” I thought. Things were grim in New York in 2020. We were the first to experience the horror that would eventually engulf the whole country. The infection rate was high, hospitals were full, people were dying. It was easy to despair. The masked lions were a powerful symbol of the resolve and resilience of New Yorkers and a reminder that this turmoil, too, would pass into history and the city - like the lions - would remain standing. -
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. -
2020-04Pandemic public bus
Photo credit goes to the Coronavirus Chronicle Facebook page. The photo shows the locked front part of the MTA bus. This photo directly connects to my experience of taking buses during the surge of the Covid-19 pandemic in March and April 2020. I observed absolutely the same picture of the bus interior every single day on my daily trip to work. The front of the bus was purposely locked by crisscrossed chains and two safety belts. Hence passengers could not get on the bus in the front and the machine that took trip payment money and cards also were not available for public use. Passengers had a free ride throughout the pandemic on all NYC buses. MTA drivers avoided close airborne contact with other people to keep themselves safe and not lose their in-person work respectively. Such isolated buses reminded me of a post-apocalypse underground train in one of the parts of the Matrix film. Neo and his fellows had to hide from computer program agents that try to invade their shelter at the abandoned subway system. -
2023-02-28
College of Staten Island Facebook Screenshot PROMPT
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. -
2023-02-28College of Staten Island HST 718 Instagram submission PROMPTS
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. -
May 24th, 2020Above and Beyond
Staten Islanders went above and beyond in coming together during this pandemic. -
2020-05-29Trader Joe's Limited Number of Customers
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. -
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. -
April 19, 2020In Memory of Richard Sturges
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. -
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. -
2020-07Someday his photo will be historic.
Someday his photo will be historic. For now it’s just everyday reality. Front of bus blocked off for social distancing. -
2020-05-13Covid-19 Fireside Chat Series: Episode Two
A virtual chat series that was shot during lockdown. This episode covers students talking about their experiences during lockdown -
2020-04-06The New Plague
Life in Self-isolation, "Love in the Time of COVID-19" Project, CIN 211 College of Staten Island -
2020-06-17Quarantine Lifestyle
A great video by Rach Gath on living a certain lifestyle during quarantine and how daily routine can change your life during this time. -
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. -
2020-06-17The New NormalS F
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? -
2020-07-21#twilight on the #highline #nyc #elevator #greenflash
#twilight on the #highline #nyc #elevator #greenflash https://instagr.am/p/CC7EA8ApfcE/ -
April 5, 2020Jessica comoletti project cin 211
a video of an empty/near empty park during the pandemic -
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 -
2020-06-28New York art
Screenshot of New York art from the CSI Public History Coronavirus Chronicle -
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 -
2020-07-05Wear a Mask
Screenshot of a wear a mask shirt from the CSI Public History Coronavirus Chronicle Facebook page -
2020-12-22It’s so nice to be recognized for our dedicated hard work.
It’s so nice to be recognized for our dedicated hard work. Found this on the front lawn. Our neighbor's rock ❤️ Thank you to Courtney Tobin for sharing Jennifer Jane's update. -
2020-07-12Statue of Garibaldi
Screenshot of Garibaldi statue from the CSI Public History Coronavirus Chronicle -
April 2020pandemic coffee trend
One famous recipe from the pandemic that got everyone talking was whipped coffee (aka dalgona coffee), a simple beverage made using equal parts instant coffee, sugar, and water, until you get a super fluffy concoction. If you haven’t tried it yet, I suggest you do! -
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.