In September of 2014, 11 properties sold in Eltingville ranging from roughly $420,000 to $735,000. Below is a breakdown of sales on the South Shore's Eltingville section by property type with prices in ascending order.

One Family Semi Attached-

1. 8 Cortelyou Avenue- $420,000

2. 50 Groton Street- $420,000

3. 425 Ridgewood Avenue- $425,000

4. 96 Scranton Avenue- $463,000

5. 45 Oceanic Avenue- $463,500

6. 29 Ovas Court- $480,000

One Family Detached-

1. 397 Oakdale Street- $435,000

2. 3405 Richmond Avenue- $455,000

3. 629 Barlow Avenue- $510,000

4. 191 Winchester Avenue- $560,000

Two Family Detached-

1. 30 Gabrielle Court- $735,000

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In September of 2014, 13 properties sold in Dongan Hills ranging from roughly $115,000 to $745,000. Below is a breakdown of sales on the Mid Island's Dongan Hills section by property type with prices in ascending order.

Co-op:

1. 41 Vera Street #C- $115,000

2. 220 Naughton Avenue #C- $147,500

3. 65 Vera Street #63- $160,000

One Family Semi Attached-

1. 55 Zoe Street- $355,000

2. 79 Boundary Avenue #1- $360,000

3. 191 Hurlbert Street- $470,000

Two Family Detached-

1. 133 Hunter Avenue- $370,000

2. 81 Husson Street- $520,000

3. 395 Cromwell Avenue- $662,500

4. 155 Cromwell Avenue- $745,000

One Family Detached-

1. 155 Jefferson Avenue- $483,000

2. 306 Alter Avenue- $608,000

3. 211 Naughton Avenue- $733,500

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The newly formed New Dorp Merchants Group's mission is simple- to create an influx of shoppers in order to fill the vacancies. Once a bustling retail center, New Dorp Lane has fallen victim to competiton from popular shopping destiations like the Staten Island Mall. It is the Merchant Group's hope that more will join the fold of over ten new businesses that have opened in the past year.  The group will soon incorporate into a non-profit called the New Dorp Local Development Corporation and has big plans to set in motion.

The Lane theater formerly located on New Dorp Lane, Staten Island. Featured Movie was 'Night Hawks' in June, 1981. (Staten Island Advance Photo)

Those big plans begin with the Columbus Day festival this Monday, from 11am to 5pm,…

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In September of 2014, 6 properties sold in Bulls Head ranging from roughly $280,000 to $464,000. Below is a breakdown of sales on the Mid Island's Bulls Head section by property type with prices in ascending order.

Condo-

1. 52 Jennifer Place #A- $280,000

2. 41 Jennifer Place #A- $293,000

3. 261 Signs Road #J- $335,000

Two Family Semi Attached-

1. 47 Leggett Place- $290,000

One Family Semi Attached-

1. 200 Kirshon Avenue- $405,000

2. 48 Legett Place- $464,000

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Many of you will have Monday off for Columbus Day so hopefully, your weekend is planned.  If not, check out the following events.  Are you ready for------“Rome Through Richmond Town”?  In response to the cancellation of the Columbus Day Parade, this is an experiment to celebrate all aspects of the Italian-American culture.  It will take place on Saturday, 10/11 from noon till 5:00 p.m. There will be entertainment, educational and cultural displays.  Participating organizations include Casa Belvedere, The DaVinci Society, the Garibaldi Meucci Museum, the Order of Sons of Italy in America to name a few. 

On 10/11 enjoy a Walking Tour of historic St. George from a Native American watering place to British Army stronghold, to a 19th century getaway…

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In September of 2014, 12 properties sold in Annadale ranging from roughly $290,000 to $950,000. Below is a breakdown of sales on the South Shore's Annadale section by property type with prices in ascending order.

One Family Attached-

1. 18 Crown Court- $289,500

2. 31 Linda Lane- $350,000

One Family Semi Attached-

1. 42 Mayberry Promenade- $420,000

2. 78 Woehrle Avenue- $425,000

3. 48 Ladd Avenue- $469,000

One Family Detached-

1. 91 Sheldon Avenue- $499,900

2. 221 South Railroad Street- $515,000

3. 88 Holcomb Avenue- $595,650

4. 50 Alvine Avenue- $950,000

Two Family Detached-

1. 29 Buffington Avenue- $530,000

2. 19 Tenafly Place- $769,999

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Have you ever wondered what the inside of the beautiful and historic homes at Confrence House Park look like? This weekend is your best chance for a coveted peek inside. This weekend tours will be available to the public through NYC's Open House New York Weekend.

This Saturday and Sunday from 1pm-5pm, the 12th annual events offeres the opportunity to explore the inside of the Conference House, the Biddle House and the Rutan-Beckett House. Visitors can also explore the exterior of the Ward House which is not currently open to the public. In addition to then self-guided home tours, each day at 3pm a guided tour of the park will commence from the front of the Biddle House. 

The fun doesn't stop there! On Saturday, "Riding The Waves", an exhibit…

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Tottenville's Conference House, also known as Billop Manor, a 300 year old historic Staten Island landmark will bring some theatrical scares this October. The house is the setting for local playwright Joe Simonelli's thriller entitled "The Haunting of Billop House" whos writing was inspired by legends of a haunted Conference House. The four character play, with the house itself serving as the fifth, will be staged in the basement. The story follows a new caretaker who is intrigued by the mysterious connection she feels to the house.

"The Haunting of Billop House," stars, from the left, Travis Hentrich, Summer Moran, Debbie O'Brien, and Jai Sada. The original show, (script by Tottenville playwright Joe Simonelli) plays through Nov. 1 in the Conference…

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OK, so it’s raining out today!  That shouldn’t put the kibosh on your plans for the weekend.  It’s supposed to clear up and actually will become “brighter”.  Tomorrow will be perfect all day so get yourself and/or the family outdoors and have some fun!

If you missed the Egyptian Festival at Archangel Michael and St. Mena Coptic Church at 4095 Amboy Rd. last weekend, make sure you attend Saturday and Sunday, 10/4 and 10/5 from noon to 8:00 p.m.  FREE ADMISSION!  The parishioners welcome you with open arms to share and learn the rich culture of the Coptic community.  Visitors will experience everything Egyptian through clothing, food, people and culture.  Enjoy the Mediterranean dishes--stuffed grape leaves, shish kebab, baklava and more.  Various…

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October is offically here! That means our offical Halloween countdown has officially begun...officially. In the name of all things spooky we've compiled three ghastly ways to give your guests a fright this Halloween. 

Monster Doors:

Making a monster door is a quick and easy way to get into the Halloween spirit and spook your guests before they even enter. It's the perfect invitation for Trick-or-Treaters too!

Using a mix of colored cards, paper plates, tissue paper, and any other matertials you can muster you can easily create a mummified monstrous masterpeice! Click the image below for more tips and gallery to inspire your own creations!

Glitter Pumpkins-

Can't be bothered with the mess of gutting out and carving up a pumpkin? Maybe you are…

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