It may seem more like something you do on date night, but bowling can be great exercise. Hundreds of kids flock every week to a bowling alley on Staten Island for a fun workout. NY1’s Roger Clark paid a visit for this Fit Kids February Report.
Nothing like the sound of those pins getting knocked down. Just ask Sarah Tolnes, who bowls Saturday mornings at Rab’s Country Lanes on Staten Island.
“I really like to get a lot of strikes but that doesn’t happen often,” says bowler Sarah Tolnes.
If a game of bowling doesn’t already strike you as fun, now may be the time to give it a try.
National Bowling Week gets underway tomorrow.
Bowling alleys around the country are offering contests, clinics, and other events aimed at promoting the sport.
Forget fries and stale chips. At this Staten Island alley, pizza and hefty heroes fill the bellies of bowlers. The New Dorp Lane location of Gennaro’s Pizzeria is an Island favorite, but the Gennaro’s-run snack bar and diner at Rab’s is far more fun. In between knocking down pins, patrons line up for standard slices ($2) or Sicilian style ($2.50) . If you bring a group to this family-friendly hangout, go with a large pie for $11. A Sicilian will run you $17, while the ricotta-rich white pie is $14.
– Rab’s Country Lanes
Slap on a pair of hideous shoes, grab a slice of pizza and a beer, and hit one of the 48 lanes for cosmic bowling. And even if you roll under 100, chances are no one can see you anyway. 1600 Hylan Blvd.; (718) 979-1600
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Tom Cruise made it look so easy in “Mission Impossible.” Ditto for a dancing thief in “Ocean’s 12.” And Catherine Zeta-Jones proved herself just as limber in “Entrapment.”
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Native son Carmine Giovinazzo, star of the TV series “CSI: New York” and “Graceland,” was spotted around town as of late.
The actor, who just guest-starred on “Criminal Minds” and returns to Staten Island from time to time to make appearances at charitable events and galas, made a stop at Rab’s Country Lanes over in Dongan Hills to wish Joan Schwed a happy birthday.
Bowling is a perfect indoor family activity when you find yourself with some spare time (sorry—couldn’t resist). At about age 5, children really start enjoying it, making it an ideal family outing. Bowling birthday parties are a hit for the school-age set and most venues offer special packages and pricing.
There are traditional bowling alleys—think leagues, snack bars, pro shops—in the outer boroughs, but Manhattan’s spots err on the side of grown-ups. Don’t worry though: Kids still can bowl in the borough—you just have to know when to go. Here are 16 places to bowl with kids in New York City, across all five boroughs.
“Our bowling center [Rab’s Country Lanes] has become a destination on Staten Island for people of all ages to relax and have a good time. Our customers have become our family and we take pride in giving back to the community and all the love and support they continue to bring to us.”
– Frank J. Wilkinson, Owner
An American pastime gets a makeover in New York City, where a recent bowling boom has transformed traditional alleys into quirky—and at times unexpectedly chic—entertainment destinations. From upscale dining and VIP lounges to hip rock shows and burlesque performances, NYC bowling alleys offer far more than the familiar 10 frames and nachos. (Don’t worry, Lebowski lovers: there are still plenty of classic, BYO-polyester-shirt spots, as well.) With loads of options throughout the City for all tastes and budgets, it’s time to knock down some pins.
“A local bowling alley (Rab’s Country Lanes) sponsors our softball team. We thought it would be fun to incorporate bowling into our softball game by batting with pins & pitching with bowling balls !…”