How many of you actually know the meaning of Memorial Day?  It is a federal holiday wherein the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces are remembered. The holiday, which is celebrated every year on the last Monday of May, was formerly known as Decoration Day and originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the Union and Confederate soldiers who died in the Civil War. By the 20th century, Memorial Day had been extended to honor all Americans who have died while in the military service.  Many people visit cemeteries and memorials.  Many volunteers place an American flag on each grave in national and local cemeteries.

When I was a child, Memorial Day meant attending the parade on Forest Ave. and having a barbeque…

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On Saturday, I attended the book signing of “The Dimension Travel Trilogy”, met the young author, Joseph S. Pidoriano, and was glad to see so many books jumping off of the table and many of his fans waiting to have their books signed.  The books can be purchased on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/go/aw/d/099688890X/.  Following are a number of photos from the event.  

 

 

 

Fleet Week 2016 begins today, Wednesday, at 8 a.m.  You can watch the parade of ships from the Alice Austen House Museum grounds at 2 Hylan Blvd., with Fred Rodriguez, a maritime historian, narrating.  Free coffee and donuts will be available. Ship tours, consisting of 5 Navy ships, 2 U.S. Coast Guard cutters and 3 Royal Canadian Navy ships, will be conducted…

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I hope you enjoyed the photos that my gentle readers shared last week of their mothers.  If you wish to send in a photo, I will post any and all of them.  This week, I took a long road trip with my son, daughter-in-law and two precious grandchildren.  It was trying at times and  filled with activity, but I was glad to spend four entire days with my loved ones.  I was also amazed how the parents were able to get the kiddies washed, dressed, fed and on the road to each of the events we attended without much ado.  Wow! Was I ever that good?  Kudos to Jeff and Divonne on their excellent parenting skills!

Read about a young writer, Joseph S. Pidoriano, who has just published his second novel in his science-fiction series called “The Dimension Travel…

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If you are a Mom, Aunt, Grandmother or Sister, I hope Mother’s Day was joyful.  If your Mom has passed, it can be a sad day remembering the many good times that you shared with her.  Also, if you have lost a child, your heart breaks when you relive every moment you spent loving that child. Mothers are special, but mothering is a hard job and at times, thankless.  However, when that same child smiles up at you or takes your hand in his, everything becomes so right with the world!  Thank you, my gentle readers—Diane Jakubowski Darconte, Frances Thompson, Dil Gillani, Trish Keogan Treadaway, Judie and Diane Zagajeski and Patricia Joyce for sharing the following photos that honor your moms and/or show you being honored and loved as well.

 

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WESTERLEIGH......

This April 2016 there were 13  homes sold in  Westerleigh.The highest selling price was $690,000, while the lowest selling price was $285,000.

Here are  the address of  homes sold  in Westerleigh this April:
  1. 125 N Gannon  Avenue   
  2. 26 Zachary Court  
  3. 586 Woolley  Avenue    
  4. 741 Jewett Avenue   
  5. 23 Harvey   Avenue   
  6. 315 Maine Avenue   
  7. 79 Crystal  Avenue  
  8. 114 Woolley Avenue 
  9. 103 Egbert Avenue
  10. 90 Egbert Avenue 
  11. 241 Egbert  Avenue  
  12. 188 Egbert Avenue
  13. 537-1 Willow Road East 
 As of today,May 9th 2016, there are 23 active properties in Westerleigh. The highest listing price of these properties is $949,999, while the lowest is $325,000.

Here is a list of all the…

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TRAVIS....

This April 2016 there were 05 homes sold in  Travis.The highest selling price was $627,500,while the lowest selling price was $328,640.

Here are the address of homes sold in Travis this April :

  1. 8 Leroy Street
  2. 17 Watson Avenue 
  3. 149 Alberta Avenue
  4. 114 Melvin Avenue
  5. 163 Burke Avenue
 As of today,May 9th 2016, there are 06 active properties in Travis. The highest listing price of these properties is $489,000 the lowest is $324,900.

Here is a list of all the address of active listings in Travis .

  1. 3918 Victory Boulevard
  2. 118 Cannon Avenue 
  3. 57 Mildred Avenue      
  4. 195 Latimer Avenue  
  5. 145 Ridgeway Avenue
  6. 168 Melvin  Avenue  

 For more information about any of the prices for the…

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 TOTTENVILLE.....

 

This April 2016 there were 08 homes sold in Tottenville. The highest selling price was $959,900, while the lowest selling price was $390,000.

Here are  the address of  homes sold  in Tottenville this April:
  1. 117 Madsen  Avenue
  2. 270 Brighton  Street
  3. 269 Chelsea  Street 
  4. 34 Meagan Loop   
  5. 817 Brighton Street
  6. 6 Aspinwall Street 
  7. 20 Nino  Court
  8. 40 Dawn Court
As of today,May 9th 2016, there are 68 active properties in Tottenville. The highest listing price of these properties is $1,990,000, while the lowest is $299,900.

Here is a list of all the address of the active listings in Tottenville .

  1. 203 Winding Woods Loop   
  2. 16 Sandy Lane   
  3. 132 Fisher  Avenue  
  4. 55 Satterlee…

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TODT HILL.....

This April 2016 there were no  home sold in Todt  Hill.

As of today,May 9th 2016, there are 43 active properties in Todt Hill. The highest listing price of these properties is $4,500,000, while the lowest is $869,000.

Here is a list of all the address of the active listings in Todt Hill:

  1. 76 Copperleaf Terrace    
  2. 65 Endor Avenue  
  3. 74 Romer Road    
  4. 200 Coverly Avenue   
  5. 631 Ocean Terrace     
  6. 400 Ocean Terrace     
  7. 361 Ocean Terrace   
  8. 47 Willow Pond Road     
  9. 39 The Oval     
  10. 653 Ocean Terrace   
  11. 61 Portsmouth Avenue   
  12. 181 Flagg Place  
  13. 258 Flagg Place    
  14. 25 Benedict Road  
  15. 225 Benedict Road   
  16. 65 Charter Oak Road    
  17. 620 Ocean Terrace    
  18. 586 Ocean…

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SUNSET HILL.....

This April 2016 there were 03 homes sold in Sunset Hill. The highest selling price was $825,000, while the lowest selling price was $485,000.

Here are  the address of  homes sold  in Sunset Hill this April:
  1. 140 Lawrence Avenue
  2. 740 Davis   Avenue
  3. 241 Harvest Avenue
As of today,May 9th 2016, there are 05 active properties in Sunset Hill. The highest listing price of these properties is $1,049,999, while the lowest is $528,000.

Here is a list of all the address of the active listings in Sunset Hill.

  1. 17 Putters Court   
  2. 664 Bard Avenue  
  3. 839 Bard  Avenue  
  4. 46 Herkimer Street
  5. 719 Bard   Avenue  
 For more information about any of the prices for the homes listed above, give…

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STAPLETON !

This April 2016 there were 04 homes sold in Stapleton.The highest selling price was $299,000,while the lowest selling price was $140,000.

Here is the list of  address of  the homes sold  in Stapleton this April:  
  1. 112 Broad Street
  2. 84 Warren Street
  3. 851 Van Duzer Street
  4. 81 Laurel Avenue

As of today,May 9th 2016, there are 20 active properties in Stapleton. The highest listing price of these properties is $799,998, while the lowest is $214,000.


Here is a list of all the address of the active listings in Stapleton:

  1. 57 Clinton Street       
  2. 108 Boyd Street     
  3. 34 Smith Terrace      
  4. 210 Targee Street      
  5. 211 Targee Street    
  6. 16 Gordon Street   
  7. 230 Targee Street    

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