Did you visit Jodi and Nothing New Thrift Shop this week?  Some of my gentle readers already let me know I inspired them to begin the overhaul of their closets.  I saw a hint online about saving the pop tabs from soda cans.  You loop it over your hanger and then add another hanger to the tab and then another, thus saving space in your closets.  We all need space in our closets.  Decluttering is one way.  Pop tabs can be another.  Did you make memories with your children on their Easter break at the Children’s Museum or start an indoor garden.  See how fast lettuce, celery, escarole and beans start to grow indoors. 

I’m considering putting the “starters” on the porch in the morning with the direct sun and bringing them inside so the frost doesn’t kill…

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Did you recycle your electronics this week or de-clutter your house/apartment/shed?  I have begun with one closet and will soon go to the next closet--it feels good to be free of clutter.  Speaking of clutter and ridding oneself of it. . .My friend, Jodi Kenny, has reopened the thrift store in Richmond Valley—Nothing New Thrift Shop at 4719 Arthur Kill Rd. and is accepting all donations.  Profits are given to local and regional charities.  Look for my blog in the days to come highlighting the new Shop.  In the meantime visit  and/or view the website: http://www.nothingnewwarehouse.com

 

 

John’s Pasta Party was a success with much support being shown for a great cause—to help students with cancer stay in school during and after treatment.…

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Now that my crocus and tulip plants are starting to bloom, spring must be right around the corner.  I’m excited about spring cleaning, recycling, sharing clothes with family, friends and those less fortunate and starting anew.  There is nothing like an uncluttered house, garage, basement to put me in the mood for shorts, T-shirts, basking in the sun and a better outlook on life.  Another recycling event takes place this week and provides a great opportunity to dispose of electronics, TV’s, etc. that are merely collecting dust. Take advantage of this event on Saturday.

As part of efforts to educate the public during Colon Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Joseph Roberts, a gastroenterologist at Richmond University Medical Center, 355 Bard Ave., will give a…

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WESTERLEIGH......

This February 2016 there were 16  homes sold in  Westerleigh.The highest selling price was $820,000, while the lowest selling price was $299,000.

Here are  the addresses of  homes sold  in Westerleigh this February:
  1. 37 Collfield Avenue 
  2. 2309 Victory Boulevard 
  3. 189 Auburn Avenue
  4. 47 Willowbrook Court 
  5. 54 Livemore Avenue  
  6. 451 Decatur Avenue  
  7. 25 Mundy Avenue  
  8. 157 Kemball Avenue 
  9. 309 Livemore Avenue 
  10. 311 Purdy Avenue  
  11. 592 Woolley Avenue  
  12. 22 Sheraden   Avenue 
  13. 499-2Willow Road East 2 
  14. 48 Avon Lane   *
  15. 432 Caswell  Avenue 1
  16. 240 Egbert  Avenue  
 As of today, March  11th 2016, there are 25 active properties in Westerleigh. The highest listing price of these properties…

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TRAVIS....

This February 2016 there were 04 home sold in  Travis.The highest selling price was $500,000, while the lowest selling price was $408,000.

Here are  the address of  homes sold  in Travis  this February:
  1. 70 Shelley Avenue
  2. 65 Ridgeway Avenue  
  3. 57 Beresford Avenue
  4. 194 Cannon Avenue
 As of today, March 11th 2016, there are 09 active properties in Travis. The highest listing price of these properties is $619,999, while the lowest is $320,000.

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

  1. 53 Simmons Loop   
  2. 48 Calvanico Lane  
  3. 118 Cannon Avenue 
  4. 57 Mildred Avenue   
  5. 54 Cannon Avenue   
  6. 111 Burke Avenue   
  7. 11 Watson Avenue    
  8. 10 Leroy Street   
  9. 140 Burke…

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Were you able to check out the New York Public Library in your neighborhood or online this week?  Have you thought about discovering the history of your home and/or neighborhood?  Perhaps you might attend a program presented by The Preservation League of Staten Island or go on a tour of historic homes and districts of Staten Island.  Below you will find a program on Sunday, 3/13.  Visit their site for information, membership and more: http://preservestatenisland.org/index.htm 

If you participated in the Recycle@GrownNYC.org Stop ‘N’ Swap event at Christ Church on Saturday, then you will agree it was a great success. Swarms of people were dropping off bags before 11 a.m.  The organizers had their hands full with weighing, organizing and setting up…

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 TOTTENVILLE.....

 

This February 2016 there were 03 home sold in Tottenville. The highest selling price was $730,000, while the lowest selling price was $375,000.

Here are  the addresses of  homes sold  in Tottenville this February:
  1. 664 Rockaway  Street
  2. 215a  Joline Avenue
  3. 55 Girard  Street
As of today, March 5th 2016, there are 72 active properties in Tottenville. The highest listing price of these properties is $2,390,000, while the lowest is $279,900.

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

  1. 221 Winding Woods Loop 
  2. 24 Sandy lane   
  3. 301 Yetman Avenue  
  4. 49 Satterlee  Street    
  5. 220 Hecker Street  
  6. 402 Manhattan Street  
  7. 763 Craig Avenue  
  8. 248…

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TODT HILL.....

This February 2016 there were 02  homes sold in Todt  Hill.The highest selling price was $2,140,000 while the lower selling price was $985,000.

Here are the  address of homes sold in Todt Hill this  February:

  1. 935 Todt Hill Road
  2. 86 Longfellow Avenue
As of today,March 5th 2016, there are 33 active properties in Todt Hill. The highest listing price of these properties is $4,500,000, while the lowest is $824,000.

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

  1. 122 Norwalk Avenue   
  2. 65 Endor Avenue  
  3. 74 Romer Road    
  4. 200 Coverly Avenue   
  5. 361 Ocean Terrace 
  6. 400 Ocean Terrace   
  7. 47 Willow Pond Road   
  8. 16 Eastentry Road 
  9. 653 Ocean Terrace   
  10. 61…

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SUNSET HILL.....

This February 2016 there were 02 homes sold in Sunset Hill. The highest selling price was $510,000, while the lowest selling price was $494,000.

Here are  the addresses of  homes sold  in Sunset Hill this February:
  1. 35 Hartford  Avenue
  2. 79 Hartford  Avenue
As of today,March 5th 2016, there are 07 active properties in Sunset Hill. The highest listing price of these properties is $1,200,000, while the lowest is $419,900.

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

  1. 751 Metropolitan Avenue
  2. 755 Oakland Avenue 
  3. 27 Starr Avenue   
  4. 664 Bard Avenue  
  5. 839 Bard  Avenue  
  6. 46 Herkimer Street
  7. 549 Bement  Avenue  
 For more information about any of the…

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STAPLETON !

This February 2016 there was only  01 home sold in Stapleton.

Here is the address of  the home sold  in Stapleton this February:  
  1. 35 Prince Street

As of today, March 5th 2016, there are 17 active properties in Stapleton. The highest listing price of these properties is $625,000, while the lowest is $203,898.


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

  1. 57 Clinton Street   
  2. 24 Grove Street 
  3. 187 Boyd Street 
  4. 18 Hill Street   
  5. 27 Tappen Court    
  6. 36 Targee Street    
  7. 139 Boyd  Street  
  8. 16 Gordon Street   
  9. 187 Targee Street 
  10. 163 Boyd Street  
  11. 297 Broad Street  
  12. 84 Warren Street  
  13. 39 Jackson Street  
  14. 36 Harrison Street 1 
  15. 36…

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