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Looking For a Scare on Staten Island this October?

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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WEEKEND EVENTS ON STATEN ISLAND (10/4-5)

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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3 Ways to Haunt Your House this Halloween

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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Open House 10/5 857 Bloomingdale Road

Don't miss our open house...it could become home!

Showing at 857 Bloomingdale Road Staten Island, NY 10309

Date: Sunday 10/5

Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm

Directions: Bloomingdale Rd. Corner of Wirt Avenue

Triple mint corner unit town home features new cherry kitchen with s/s appliances, granite counter & glass tile back splash. Master bedroom with walk in closet, over sized bathroom with dual sinks, separate shower and soaking tub & skylight. Beautiful hard wood floors, new roof & heating system, and garage. Corner location allows for spacious outdoor yard area with decking, planting beds & private walk way to front door. Modern privacy PVC fencing completes the package. Must see to appreciate. 

For more information contact Vivian Kokkinos-…

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Local Honey- It's the bee's knees!

Did you know that you can buy fresh naturally made honey right here at home? Staten Island has once again proven to be a strangely unqiue and quirkly little place to live. 

Pure honey from Heritage Farm at Snug Harbor Cultural Center, Livingston. It is on sale for $5 an ounce at the farm stand Fridays from noon until supplies last. (Staten Island Advance/Pamela Silvestri)

The busy bees at Snug Harbot Cultural Center & Botanical Garden have been hard at work this year producing their honey for us to enjoy. Starting today, September 25th, jars of honey are available to purchase for $5.00 an ounce at Heritage Farm.

For more information check out The Staten Island Advance's article linked below or contact Snug Harbor directly!

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WEEKEND EVENTS ON STATEN ISLAND (9/26-28)

Facing a Nor’easter today and summer-like weather tomorrow, it looks like another great weekend to enjoy the happenings on Staten Island.  How many of you went on the North Shore Restaurant Crawl last weekend?  I sampled food in 14 different restaurants, got my two miles of walking in and met a lot of nice people—both fellow foodies and owners/managers of the restaurants.  Congratulations to the North Shore Business Association for sponsoring this event!  It was a success!

The Egyptian Festival at Archangel Michael and St. Mena Coptic Church at 4095 Amboy Rd. will be held for two weekends, 9/27 and 9/28 and 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…

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Homes Sold in Bullshead August 2014

In August of 2014, 10 properties sold in Bullshead ranging from roughly $290,000 to $760,000. Below is a breakdown of sales on the North Shore's Bullshead section by property type with prices in ascending order. 

Condo-

1. 37 Jennifer Place #A- $290,000

2. 54 Parkview Loop- $295,000

One Family Attached-

1. 56 Caswell Lane- $300,000

2. 52 Hirsch Lane- $338,000

One Family Detached-

1. 76 Sumner Lane- $360,000

2. 183 Kirshon Avenue- $462,500

One Family Semi Attached-

1. 47 Eton Place- $375,000

2. 21 Gauldy Avenue- $387,000

Two Family Detached-

1. 158 Merrill Avenue- $565,000

2. 79 Speedwell Avenue- $760,000

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Homes sold in Bay Terrace August 2014

n August of 2014, 6 properties sold in Bay Terrace ranging from roughly $245,000 to $345,000. Below is a breakdown of sales on the South Shore's Bay Terrace section by property type with prices in ascending order. 

Condo-

1. 60 Timber Ridge Drive- $190,000

2. 3465 Amboy Road #1B- $399,900

Two Family Attached-

1. 143 Woodcutters Lane- $410,000

One Family Semi Attached-

1. 87 Keegans Lane- $439,000

2. 172 Hopkins Avenue- $510,000

Two Family Detached-

1. 124 Justin Avenue- $705,000

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Open House 164 Burgher Avenue

Don't miss our open house...it could become home!

Showing at 164 Burgher Avenue Staten Island, NY 10305

Date: Sunday, September 21st

Time: 12:00pm-3:00pm

Directions: Hylan Blvd to Burgher Avenue

Beautiful spacious Semi located close to transportation & VZ Bridge. Features Pool, deck, finished basement, 2-car driveway, 3 Bedrooms, 1 Full & 1.5 baths, hardwood floors. Close to all. Move right in!

For more information contact Beata Domaniewski- 917-608-1298

Licensed real estate salesperson Gillani Homes

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WEEKEND EVENTS (9/20-21)

Last week, to greet the cooler weather, I gave you a round-up of events happening on Staten Island for the weekend.  This week I’ll share more of my favorites.
 
Foodies:  Pay Attention!  The third North Shore Restaurant Crawl is scheduled for Sunday, 9/21 beginning at 1:00 p.m. and ending at 5:00 p.m. You can visit restaurants including Pier 76, Karl’s Klipper, Ruddy and Dean, Da Noi, to name just a few.  At each of the restaurants, participants collect five or more stamps and will be entered into a drawing to win gift certificates and prizes.  From 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., the day ends with a Mix and Mingle at the Crawl’s headquarters, Edgewater Hall at 691 Bay St. featuring music, art, soft drinks, coffee, cookies, raffles & more.  Advanced tickets can be…

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