the ymca
they were probably referring to the YMCA, which is like a club place for kids after school or for summer camp. it stands for the Young Mens Christian Association because it used to be a christian thing, but now its just a place for kids to go and have fun and do activities. but yeah alot of people refer to it as the Y so that is probably what she meant.
There are five on Staten Island.YMCA Broadway Branch651 Broadway between Coughlan Avenue and Colonial Court(718) 981-4933http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8 ie=��YMCA South Shore Branch3939 Richmond Avenue between Oakdale Street and Lydals Lane(718) 227-3200http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q source=s��Staten Island YMCA Counseling Service -- 2 location South Shore Center / Administrative Office3911 Richmond Avenue on the corner of Richmond Avenue and Lydals Lane(718) 948-3232 http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q source=s��North Shore Center285 Vanderbilt Avenue between Osgood Avenue and Park Hill Lane(718) 981- 4382 http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q source=s��I hope this information is very helpful.Good luck and happy holidays