Staten Island’s Easter Prep Hops in Tottenville

Tottenville’s church hall buzzed last night with Staten Island’s Easter bonnet prep, crafting NYC’s spring. Maker Mia Chen taught 50 to trim hats as Easter Sunday nears. It’s borough flair—$5 supplies, free fun, pure SI vibe. A kid glued a bunny; a pro stitched flowers. ‘Staten hops—this is it,’ Chen says, threading ribbons. The room turned festive.

The prep’s annual—pre-parade, it doubled since ’24, packing tables by 6 p.m. Chen’s a St. George crafter; last night’s crew hit max—scissors snipped. A latecomer nabbed a seat; glue stuck—NYC grit glowed. The 5th Avenue fest loomed—hats piled high. #SIEaster trended; Manhattan’s eyeing bonnets.

Some griped—’Too messy,’ sniped a neatnik, dodging glitter. Space squeezed—latecomers stood; crafts held. A feather flew—laughed off quick; vibe rolled. Brooklyn wants a turn, but Tottenville owns it—spring rules. The hall’s never trimmed so bright.

Chen’s teasing a parade float, maybe a bunny bash if March bites. ‘NYC’s Easter—this crowns it,’ she says, packing thread. The prep’s a Staten win—grit meets glee. Easter’s near; strut a hat. Bring a bow—style hops.