ART was in the air this weekend!  Friday night was the S.W.A.N. (Support Women Artists Now) Day Celebration at Everything Goes Bookstore/Café honoring women artists and hosted by Elaine Mendez, founder of Labyrinth Arts Collective. We were entertained with spoken word, monologues, music and an art exhibit all by talented women artists.  To learn more about Labyrinth, visit  labyrintheartscollective.org

 

 

The opening reception of the Third Annual “Island of Art” juried exhibition, with Professor Linda Butti, Professor Connie Frisch-Cherniak and Dr. Mark Meng as curators, took place at St. John’s University.  The delightful afternoon featuring all Staten Island artists brought art lovers together. The exhibit continues through 5/27.

 

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Was it only a week ago that I was shoveling snow, chopping ice and wishing I was in a warmer climate?  As I write, the temperature outside is a surprisingly high 60!  Tomorrow, it will go back down to 30. The hyacinth, crocus and daffodil plants are abloom.

Spring has sprung which means it is time for growth of flowers, plants, children, a new outlook on life, perhaps a new job or a new relationship.  We all tend to make New Year resolutions or resolve to do better with our personal and/or work life, get back on the diet or exercise routine. With spring comes preparing for outdoor activity and staying out later as it remains lighter longer, working in the garden, playing in the park with the kiddies.  Are you in a rut?  You aren’t the…

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So much for my daffodils, crocus and tulip plants--The Winter Storm Stella of March 2017 gave us a run for the money with the hype but dumped only 4” of snow including sleet on Staten Island. 

I’m ready for an early spring.  What about you?  Have any of my gentle readers warmed their hearts by taking bagpipe and/or drum lessons with the Richmond County Pipes and Drums http://www.richmondcountypipesanddrums.com at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church or attended the Tavern Concerts at Historic Richmond Town.  I know the weather has been hard to predict, but it’s never too hot or cold to listen to music or participate in making music.  Staten Island has plenty of art galleries to visit and a number of theater groups produce shows throughout the year. Have you…

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Does anyone else think that Mother Nature is a bit confused?  The crocus plants started to bloom in the front yard as the tulip greens popped through in the midst of the fallen leaves.  In the morning, birds awaken me tweeting so beautifully.  On a recent day, I heard the familiar sound of a blue jay.  I jumped up to see the jay atop the empty bird feeder and a squirrel on a branch above also vying for some munchies.  The geese were feeding in the grounds at Allison Pond Park in Randall Manor.  And the kiddies next door were shooting hoops in their back yard.  A sure sign of Spring!

Were you one of the donors at the Blood Drive in honor of Firefighter John G. Chipura at Our Lady Help of Christians last weekend?  Did you know you can donate blood and/or…

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HEARTLAND VILLAGE....

 This February 2017 there were 11 homes sold in Heartland Village. The highest selling price was $785,000, while the lowest selling price was $120,000.
Here is a list of all addresses of homes sold in  Heartland Village this February:  
  1. 72 Bridgetown Street     
  2. 79 Villa Nova Street     
  3. 7 Wellinton Court      
  4. 493 Travis Avenue          
  5. 103 Richmond Hill Road  
  6. 2 Elwood Park Drive 605       
  7. 1298 Rockland Avenue 2h  
  8. 996 Rockland Avenue      
  9. 27 Gadsen Place     
  10. 47 Saturn Lane A   
  11. 9 Furness Place    
 As of today,March 6th 2017, there are 22 active properties in  Heartland Village. The highest listing price of these properties is $949,000, while the lowest is…

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GRYMES HILL....

 

This February 2017 there were 04 homes sold in Grymes Hil,.The highest selling price was $985,000,while the lowest selling price was $190,000. 

Here is the list of all addresses of homes sold in Grymes Hill  this February:  
  1. 755 Narrows Road North 508a
  2. 755 Narrows Road North 1107a
  3. 64 Longview Road
  4. 26 Norwood Court
 As of today,March 4th 2017,there are 11 active properties in Grymes Hill. The highest listing price of these properties is $2,600,000, while the lowest is $135,000. 
Here is a list of all addresses of the active listings in Grymes Hill:    
  1. 70 Park Lane   
  2. 755 Narrows Road 1010     
  3. 755 Narrows Road N 504  
  4. 755 Narrows Road N 913    
  5. 186 Highland Avenue    …

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GRASMERE...

This February 2017 there were 04 homes sold in Grasmere. The highest selling price was $570,000,while the lowest selling price was $385,000.

Here is the list of all addresses of homes sold in Grasmere this February:  
  1. 145 North Drive
  2. 387 Fingerboard Road
  3. 989 West Fingerboard Road
  4. 182 Stonegate Drive
 As of today,March 4th 2017,there are 09 active properties Grasmere. The highest listing price of these properties is $1,499,000, while the lowest is $299,000.

Here is a list of all addresses of the active listings in Grasmere:      

  1. 55 Leslie Avenue   
  2. 88 Leslie Avenue 
  3. 12 Vista Place    
  4. 85 Narrows Road N D    
  5. 11 Wagner Street 
  6. 2271 Clove Road
  7. 615 West Fingerboard Road
    8. …

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GREAT KILLS...

This February 2017 there were 20 homes sold in Great Kills. The highest selling price was $869,000, while the lowest selling price was $158,000.

Here is a list of all addresses sold in Great Kills this February:                

  1. 163 David Street    
  2. 167 David Street     
  3. 75 Ironwood Street     
  4. 262 Lindenwood Road    
  5. 142 Barlow Avenue       
  6. 360 Barlow Avenue 40a    
  7. 119 Cortelyou Avenue 1-4     
  8. 317 Armstrong Avenue   
  9. 59 Corbin Avenue    
  10. 245 Doane Avenue    
  11. 464 Colon Avenue     
  12. 139 Sampson Avenue   
  13. 3915 Hylan Boulevard
  14. 2 Stanley Circle    
  15. 29 Sandalwood Drive     
  16. 4207 Amboy Road 8b      
  17. 114 Evergreen Street    
  18. 44 Hillcrest Street     
  19. 59 Groton Street     
  20. 18…

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GRANITEVILLE ...

 This February 2017 there were 03 homes sold in Graniteville.The highest selling price was $371,000,while the lowest selling price was $300,000.

Here is the list of all addresses of homes sold in Graniteville this February:  
  1. 11 Amity Place  
  2. 27 Lambert Street    
  3. 17 Luguna Lane    
As of today,March 4th 2017, there are 06 active properties in Graniteville. The highest listing price of these properties is $529,000, while the lowest is $309,000.

Here is a list of all addresses of the active listings in Graniteville: 

  1. 17 Summerfield Place        
  2. 621 South Avenue      
  3. 84 Benjamin Drive         
  4. 87 Regal Walk 
  5. 37a Peter Street 
  6. 12 Heaney Street  

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FORT WADSWORTH...

This February 2017 there were 05 homes sold in Fort Wadsworth. The highest selling price was $655,000,while the lowest selling price was $290,000.
Here is the of address of home sold in  Fort Wadsworth this February:
  1. 59 Wadsworth Avenue
  2. 151 Lyman Avenue
  3. 6 New Lane 4c
  4. 50 Bridge Court
  5. 35 Bang Terrace
As of today,March 4th 2017, there are 02 active properties in Fort Wadsworth.The highest listing price of these properties is $750,000,while the lowest is $449,000.

Here is the list of all addresses of active listing in Fort Wadsworth:

  1. 17 Waterview Court
  2. 115 Belair Road

SHORE ACRES....

This February 2017 there was 01 home sold in Shore Acres.The selling price was…

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