The lost magic of Staten Island's South Beach: How a beloved amusement strip disappeared | Then and Now
South Beach's Sand Lane amusement park closed; the site became attached housing and a Key Food, while the opposite side hosts shops, services, and schools.
Property Watch: A 1924 Cottage on Council Crest with a Profitable ADU
Council Crest opened in 1907 as an amusement park atop Portland, spurring nearby 1924 homes; the featured cottage retains original architectural details and modern interiors.