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I hope you had a happy, healthy Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and enjoyed family and friends and maybe even started new traditions.  Maybe you volunteered by distributing presents to seniors at nursing homes or at hospitals in the pediatric units or served dinner at a community kitchen.  A group of my friends, who sing carols at Silver Lake Nursing Home each year, returned once again last Saturday.  Instead of singing only in the dining room, we visited the day room on each floor and were able to engage the residents in sing alongs.  I felt like we touched each resident, but, in reality, we were touched when many smiled, loudly sang along and thanked us when we left.  It took all I had to hold back the tears.  


To keep the holiday spirit in your heart…

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In June & July of 2014, 32 properties sold in Great Kills ranging from roughly $140,000 to $750,000. Below is a breakdown of sales on the South Shore's Great Kills section by property type with prices in ascending order. 

Co-op-

1. 485 Armstrong Avenue #B1- $140,000

Condo-

1. 4219 Amboy Road #3- $207,000

One Family Semi-Attached-

1. 935 Armstrong Avenue- $272,000

2. 77 Armstrong Avenue- $335,000

3. 244 Elverton Avenue- $372,000

4. 282 Brookfield Avenue- $385,000

5. 56 Elmwood Avenue- $395,000

6. 127 Mansion Avenue- $398,500

7. 90 Tanglewood Drive- $428,750

8. 96 Sampson Avenue- $440,000

9. 101 Sampson Avenue- $443,000

10. 70 Augusta Avenue- $462,000

One Family Attached-

1. 354 Tanglewood Drive- $316,000

2. 34 Eric Lane-…

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New Yorker’s are known as some of the most hardworking people in the world. With our busy schedules and workloads, the last thing we need is a daunting commute.  Luckily, for Staten Islanders, officials have taken notice of our desire for a hassle free trip to and from work every day. The improvements will undoubtedly make getting “From point A to point B” less stressful and more enjoyable. Here is a look at the improvements coming to our borough.

(Photo by Lisa Bettany)

The first improvement comes to a service that we are very well known for, The Staten Island Ferry. Chances are, no matter where you live in the city, you have seen one of the bright orange ferry boats make a trip across the harbor.  According to The Staten Island Advance, starting…

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If you are like most Staten Islander’s you’ve probably taken a trip down to the Jersey Shore on a hot summer day. One of the most popular shore destinations for Islanders to visit is Long Branch, New Jersey. It’s closer than other towns like Seaside, and features the stunning gem known as Pier Village. The village includes apartments, restaurants, boutiques, beach clubs, and hotels all steps from the beautiful beach. Spending an afternoon in a place like Pier Village can make you wonder why the prime beach space surrounding Staten Island is so underutilized.  Thankfully, some Great Kills residents and business owners are looking to change that.             

Development of the area may still be in the “idea” stage, but it’s easy to envision its…

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            Staten Island has been coined “The Forgotten Borough” by many, including its own residents.  However, in the past few months it seems the retail world was reminded just how worthy the Island is. Developers are making investments here to bring shopping and attractions to our shores. With so many up and coming additions to a variety of neighborhoods, it’s most assuredly a borough to be remembered! Here are some of the new attractions that make Staten Island worthy of your investment.

            Grocery shopping can be one of the most daunting tasks of the month especially for those who live in underserved areas of the Island. As these neighborhoods expand, so does the need for conveniently located markets.  Shopping has become easier for…

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