Buono Beach

Buono Beach is a public shorefront park in Rosebank, Staten Island, stretching along New York Harbor with direct water access. The restored facilities and pathways along Edgewater Street guide visitors past views of passing ships and maritime activity.

The beach is named after Matthew 'Giggy' Buono, a New Dorp High School graduate who died in the Vietnam War in 1988. After Superstorm Sandy damaged it severely in 2012, the site underwent extensive repairs and reopened with restored facilities in 2016.

A veterans' memorial fountain here honors military service members and ties the community to its military past. The presence of this tribute shapes how locals and visitors experience the waterfront and its meaning.

The beach is easily explored on foot along maintained pathways from Edgewater Street with accessible entry points. Visitors should plan for daytime visits and be prepared for wind coming off the harbor.

The beach was once called Penny Beach, where locals would toss coins into the harbor while making wishes. This old custom suggests a long tradition of people seeking luck and making hopes at this waterfront spot.

Location: New York

Elevation above the sea: 3 m

Address: 287 Edgewater St, Staten Island, NY 10305, USA

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 06:00-01:00

Website: https://nycgovparks.org/parks/alice-austen-house-and-park/highlights/10800

GPS coordinates: 40.61570,-74.06290

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:07