The Richmond Ave location in Staten Island NEEDS ALOT OF HELP
It is truly the Wild West in the facility which is very sad considering its location and proximity to the train for many of the HS students
They absolutely allow the teenagers who come in there to do what ever they want
They have all the rights
They can leave all their trash in the gym, give middle fingers, make fun of other kids
I personally have sent emails to the Director Diane who is dismissive and has stated they are welcome to be there. If a kid denies anything they go along with it because they do not want to deal ultimately with the childs parents. You have several kids going there under 16 who really need parental supervision
You take classes there in which many of the kids will bully you out because they want to play basketball
They are allowed to engage in beyond vulgar conversations when using the equipment
This is in one word as a tax paper and community member very disappointing because it should really be a much nicer place
Recommendation: Would not recommend