Is the Island Divided?

We have been asking people what they think of the comments in the last post. Most think the reaction is very typical of Staten Island.

People believe this Island needs to be saved from itself. We are divided amongst ourselves and have no pride or self esteem.

We ask most people we interview where they tell people they are from. Do you say Staten Island or New York City and hope no one asks more? If they insult the Island, do you play along? Or do you stand up for it?

We are beginning to think the people of this island have a hand in the negative press we get, however, there is a change happening.

As one person told us, the life of coming from Brooklyn and moving to New Jersey is changing. Generation X is no longer making that jump automatically. We are staying and raising our families here.

I was reminded of this yesterday when I was on line at the supermarket with my son and the person behind me said hello. It took me a moment to recognize the guy I went to junior and high school with. But here we were, two adult who have not jumped ship and left the Island. I told him my son now goes to the school where we first met almost twenty plus years ago.

Maybe that last interview was right, changes are happening.