Berry Houses is one of Staten Island's public housing developments, sitting in Dongan Hills a short walk from the Hylan Boulevard corridor. A community unity day closing Jefferson Street gives the development its own street event, which on an island where car traffic dominates is a rarer thing than it is in the other boroughs. Free and organised by and for the residents.
What to expect
Expect the roadway closed with tents and tables along it, food, music and activities for children through the afternoon. The crowd is the development and the immediate blocks rather than a wider draw. Everything is at street level and free to walk into.
Good to know
- Jefferson Street in Dongan Hills, Staten Island; the Staten Island Railway to Dongan Hills and local S buses serve the area.
- Free and open to the public — it is a permitted public event, so no ticket or RSVP is involved.
- The block closes to traffic for the afternoon.
- Flat and level once closed, fully stroller accessible.
- Bring water and sun protection — closed streets have no shade.
- Best reached by the Staten Island Railway from the ferry terminal.
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Common questions
Where is it?
On Jefferson Street in the Dongan Hills area of Staten Island.
How do I get there?
The Staten Island Ferry to St George, then the Staten Island Railway to Dongan Hills.
Is there a charge?
No — block parties are free, permitted street events open to anyone who walks up.
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