Staten Island’s Beach Cleanup Sands in Tottenville

Tottenville’s shore gleamed last night after Staten Island’s Beach Cleanup, scrubbing NYC’s spring coast. Volunteer Lena Carter led 70, bagging 40 sacks off Conference House Park. It’s borough grit—pure SI vibe, sand fresh. A kid nabbed a bottle; a pro hauled net. ‘Staten cleans—this is it,’ Carter says, lugging trash. The beach turned tidy.

The sweep’s weekly—since March, it tripled, hitting 600 pounds last night. Carter’s a St. George green; last night’s crew hit max—sweat poured. A latecomer grabbed a rake; waves lapped—NYC grit glowed. Bags piled high—ocean thanked them. #SICleanup trended; Bronx wants a broom.

Some shrugged—’Too windy,’ griped a walker, dodging gusts. Mud clung—boots slipped; effort held. A rival’s pitching a Midland scrub, splitting crews. Still, 80 stayed—clean reigned. Tottenville’s never shined so pure.

Carter’s teasing a kayak sweep, maybe monthly if spring bites. ‘NYC’s waves—this saves ‘em,’ she says, dumping loads. The cleanup’s a Staten win—grit meets green. It’s a shore fix; join the haul. Bring gloves—junk waits.