New Dorp

New Dorp is a neighborhood in Staten Island that lies at the foot of Todt Hill. The community is one of the most thriving commercial areas on the Island, despite the surrounding development.

New Dorp is the home of Engine Company 165 (nicknamed the “Toxic Avengers”) and Ladder Company 85 (nicknamed “The Monster Truck”) of the Fire Department of New York.

The neighborhood is primarily Italian American, Albanian American and a splash of Irish Americans and Polish Amrcians. Most of the population in the area belongs to the Roman Catholic Church.

The best place to eat in the area is Pazzo Pizzeria. The pizza tastes just like Brooklyn pizza which is hard to beat. The stuffed artichoke is the best by far.

Schools in the area include several high schools including Staten Island Technical High School, New Dorp High School, and Richmondtown Preparatory High School, and New Dorp Christian Academy. The private elementary schools include Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish Elementary School, New Dorp Christian Academy.