Staten Island’s Science Night Sparks in Tottenville

Tottenville fizzed last night with Staten Island’s Science Night, igniting NYC’s spring at a rec hall. Teacher Mia Chen demoed magnets as 150 gaped, a $10 ticket bash of coils. It’s borough brains—pure SI vibe, experiments hot. A kid pulled a field; a pro built a motor. ‘Staten learns—this is it,’ Chen says, tweaking wires. The room turned lab.

The night’s fresh—April 4’s start, it tripled since RSVPs, packing seats by 7 p.m. Chen’s a St. George prof; last night’s crowd hit max—sparks flew. A latecomer nabbed a spot; buzz hummed—NYC grit glowed. Projects hit ten—science ruled. #SIScience trended; Bronx wants a beaker.

Some griped—’Too loud,’ sniped a newbie, dodging pops. Space pinched—latecomers stood; fun held. A rival’s pitching a Midland lab, splitting coils. Still, 200 stayed—tests reigned. Tottenville’s never sparked so bold.

Chen’s teasing a monthly run, maybe a demo if spring bites. ‘NYC’s minds—this fires ‘em,’ she says, packing gear. The night’s a Staten win—grit meets geek. It’s a science rush; join the next. Bring a magnet—fields call.