Staten Island’s Science Workshop Sparks in Tottenville

Tottenville fizzed last night with Staten Island’s Science Workshop, igniting NYC’s spring at a rec hall. Teacher Jay Patel led 40 with circuits, a $15 class for curious kids. It’s borough brains—pure SI vibe, wires hot. A kid lit a bulb; a pro built a fan. ‘Staten learns—this is it,’ Patel says, tweaking volts. The room turned lab.

The shop’s fresh—April 3’s start, it tripled since RSVPs, packing benches by 6 p.m. Patel’s a St. George prof; last night’s crowd hit max—sparks flew. A latecomer nabbed a kit; buzz hummed—NYC grit glowed. Projects hit ten—science ruled. #SIScienceShop 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 wires. Still, 50 stayed—tests reigned. Tottenville’s never sparked so bold.

Patel’s teasing a fair, maybe a park if spring bites. ‘NYC’s minds—this fires ‘em,’ he says, packing gear. The shop’s a Staten win—grit meets geek. It’s a science rush; join the next. Bring a battery—volts call.