Woodrow, Staten Island facts for kids
Woodrow is a neighborhood on the South Shore of Staten Island, New York, United States. It's a part of Staten Island Community District 3, and its ZIP Code is 10312. The local police department, the 123rd Precinct of the New York City Police Department, helps keep the area safe.
People living in Woodrow are represented by different elected officials. Andrew Lanza represents the area in the New York State Senate, while Michael Reilly is the representative in the New York State Assembly. For the New York City Council, Joe Borelli represents the neighborhood. These officials work to make laws and decisions that affect the community.
A very old and important building in Woodrow is the Woodrow United Methodist Church. It was the first Methodist church in the New York City area, opening way back in 1771. Many of the first families on Staten Island were part of this church. Because of its history, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
For a long time, Woodrow was seen as the western part of Huguenot. This was because people on Staten Island often named neighborhoods after the closest station on the Staten Island Railway. Interestingly, the Prince's Bay post office is actually located right here in Woodrow.
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Learning in Woodrow: Schools and Library
Schools in and Around Woodrow
Woodrow has several schools for students of different ages. For younger kids, P.S. 62 and P.S. 56 are located within the neighborhood. P.S. 3 and P.S. 6 are also nearby.
Middle school students attend intermediate schools. I.S. 75 is located in Woodrow, and some students living here might also go to I.S. 34. For those who prefer private education, St. Thomas-St. Joseph School is a Catholic school near Woodrow that teaches students from Pre-K3 to 8th grade.
When it comes to high school, the local public high school is Tottenville High School. It's located in the Huguenot part of Staten Island, close to Woodrow. Another option is St. Joseph by the Sea High School, a Catholic high school also located near the neighborhood.
Finding Books: The Local Library
The New York Public Library (NYPL) has a branch that serves the Woodrow area. It's called the Huguenot Park branch and can be found at 830 Huguenot Avenue. This library opened in January 1985, replacing a much smaller library building that used to be nearby. The branch might have been named after the Staten Island Railway station that is close by.
Getting Around Woodrow: Transportation
Local Bus Routes
Woodrow is well-connected by local bus services, making it easy to travel within the neighborhood and to other parts of Staten Island. The S56 bus runs along Woodrow and Foster Roads. The S55 bus serves Bloomingdale Road. You can also catch the S74, S84 buses on Woodrow Road, Bloomingdale Road, and Rossville Avenue.
Express Bus Service to Manhattan
For those who need to travel to Manhattan, Woodrow offers convenient express bus options. The SIM25 express bus provides service along Rossville Avenue and Foster Road. Another express bus, the SIM26, travels along Bloomingdale Road, taking riders directly to Manhattan.
Major Roads and Highways
Two important roads pass through the Woodrow neighborhood. The Korean War Veterans Parkway is a major highway that helps people travel across Staten Island. New York State Route 440 also goes through the area, connecting Woodrow to other parts of the island and beyond.
