Meiers Corners is a neighborhood in Staten Island, NY, and is part of the greater Arden Heights region. It has a total population of 89,792 people. The neighborhood is governed by New York City at large.
Meiers Corners is famous for its pleasant, family-friendly community and low crime rate. The neighborhood of Meiers Corners is known for its luxurious homes and large plots of land mainly due to its geography which is elevated from the rest of the island. Many streets are only accessible by car because of the hilly terrain. It is also known for its greenery and scenic views.
The area is served by the Staten Island Railway at the Annadale station and has access to numerous bus lines as well.
Public schooling in Meiers Corners is provided by the New York City Department of Education, and there are numerous public schools in the region. There are a number of pre-k – 12 schools in the area.
Meiers Corners is also home to two high schools, Staten Island Technical High School and Wagner College.
Sporting events are often attended by community members at nearby facilities such as Monsignor Farrell High School’s athletic complex and the Staten Island Yankees’ Richmond County Bank Park.
St. Joseph Hill Academy is a college preparatory Roman Catholic all-boys school run by the Marist Brothers.
The neighborhood has several major entertainment venues, including the Staten Island Mall, which was built in 1973. The mall has 5 anchor stores: Macy’s, Sears, JCPenney, Lord & Taylor, and Dick’s Sporting Goods. The movie theater has an IMAX screen, shown in 3-D.
There are several churches in Meiers Corners, Staten Island, NY. Among them are Holy Rosary Church, St. Andrew Avellino parish, Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish, St. David’s R.C. Church, St. Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton R.C. Church, St. Gianna Molla parish, Our Lady of Good Counsel (the oldest Italian church in New York City), St. Joseph Hill Academy, The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, United Pentecostal Church, and many others.
There are also many parks in Meiers Corners, Staten Island, NY. Among them are:
Arthur Kill Park – a park with facilities for sports and nature walks. It is located near the Arthur Kills estuary that feeds into the Arthur Kill Channel leading out to the Atlantic Ocean.
Meiers Corners Park – This is a community park with playgrounds, picnic tables, and sports facilities.
The New York Public Library (NYPL) maintains the Meiers Corners Branch at 715 Arthur Kill Road. Named for nearby Meiers Corners, it was established in 1963. It originally occupied rented space within the Waldbaum’s Plaza Shopping Center, a location that operated from 1963-1983. In 1983 the library moved into a dedicated structure at its present site.
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