Michael's Meatballs and Martinis was chosen by the animal rescue group Victory 4 The Voiceless Animal Rescue to host their cocktail hour fundraiser tomorrow, Tuesday, October 20th.

The proceeds of the fundraiser will go towards helping the organization pay the thousands of dollars of medical bills they incur annually due to their efforts to rescue animals. Proceeds from the door fee are to further rescue efforts, like abandoned dogs and cats. 

The event at Meatballs and Martinis, (1816 Hylan Boulevard) will run from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. There will be $6 martinis and half prices appetizers all for just a $5 donation at the door. There will also be raffles. 

For more information, Michael's Meatballs and Martinis can be reached at 347-695-8160. 

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In today's Market Updates series we will be looking at another info-graphic, provided by our friends at KCM (KeepingCurrentMatters.com), that will take the fear out of buying a home!

A lot of the time, first time buyers will think buying a house is scary because they don't actually have all the facts. Many think they need at least a 20% down payment when buying a home, when in reality 44% of millennials put down under 10%. There is also the idea that you need a high credit score of 780 or above, but the average credit score on approved loans is 723. And getting approved isn't difficult either, about 71% of loan applications were approved last month! Plus, it's definitely NOT cheaper to rent. Buying a home is 35% less expensive than renting in the…

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The Annual Richmond Rockets Scholarship Costume Run is being held on Sunday October 25th, 2015 at Silver Lake Park. 

The run starts at 9 a.m. and spans the length of 5 Kilometers. There's also a one-mile race for all children grades 3-8, as well as a "fun run" for all children under 10. 

There will be raffles, refreshments, and prizes for the best costume! 

 For more information, visit www.richmondrockets.com

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This year, Joe Simonelli will be presenting an encore performance of his play "The Haunting Of Billop House."

The  Conference House in Totteenville.

They did the play last year and it has since been performed all around the country! The play is being performed in the place where the play is set - the kitchen in the basement of the Conference House in Tottenville!

The play is about a young man who spends a weekend in the house with his sister-in-law, the house caretaker, her daughter, and her daughters boyfriend. This show is guaranteed to bring thrills and chills to the whole family!

Shows start playing on October 30th. Tickets are $20 each and seating is limited so please buy your tickets in advance!

For more information call 347-355-8989.

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Sunday, October 25th, at the Greenbelt Conservancy the Audubon Society will be hosting a pumpkin carving workshop. 

Starting at 2 p.m., this workshop will teach you all the ins and outs of carving and decorating the perfect jack-o-lanterns. Choose your favorite pumpkin and get to work!

Ages 8+ are welcome with parental supervision. There's a $7 fee for Greenbelt Conservatory members, and $9 for non-members. The cost includes the pumpkin and the tools will be provided for you as part of the workshop. Register by calling 718-351-3450, or e-mail naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org.

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In today's Market Updates series, we will be looking at another amazing info-graphic from our friends at KCM (KeepingCurrentMatters.com).

In the info-graphic above, we can see that the median price for single-family homes has gone up marginally throughout the country, with the income needed to purchase these homes lowering. 

Throughout the entire United States, the median price has gone up a total of 8.2%. It's up 5.2% in the Northeast, 8.7% in the Midwest, 8.7% in the South, and 9.6% in the West. 

These statistics make it the perfect time not only to sell your house, but to buy as well!

For more information call us! 718-442-4400

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Every weekend throughout October, the Decker Farm will be hosting fun filled activities all day long!

A photo of the Decker Farm, located in Historic Richmond Town at 441 Clarke Avenue.

The historic Decker Farm, from the early 1800's, is the place to be every weekend this October! With farmhouse tours, hayrides, cornstalk mazes, arts and crafts, and pumpkin picking, this is definitely a fall-favorite that you don't want to miss!

For more information, visit HistoricRichmondTown.org.

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Hemlock Theatre brings their hilarity to the stage with Silence! The Musical. 

This musical is an unauthorized musical adaptation of "Silence of the Lambs." It's a satire featuring laugh-out-loud comedy as floppy eared lambs narrate the story of Buffalo Bill and Catherine Martin. 

Performances take place from October 22nd through the 25th, and this is definitely going to be a show to remember! The show is playing at Little Shop Studios - 864 Post Avenue, Staten Island. Tickets are available at the door and payments can be made with cash, credit cards, or checks. 

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This Sunday, October 18th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Historic Richmond Town & Decker Farms, the village will be hosting it's annual Great American Harvest Festival.

A photo of the County Courthouse/Visitor Center at Historic Richmond Town.

The harvest festival aims to bring everyone back to a simpler time, and will demonstrate how they made old-fashioned American crafts from the 19th century. From cider pressing, candle, furniture, and lace making, to stone carving and tin smithing. You can ride the trolley to Decker Farms to pick and paint pumpkins, travel through a corn maze, take a hayride, and enjoy face painting for the kids!

Admission is $6, or $20 for a family of four.  

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The Church of St. Andrew in Richmondtown is hosting its annual Fright Night Festival on Friday, October 23rd at 7 p.m.

This year's theme is "Things that go Bump in the Night" and according to their tagline it's time for you to "face your fears!" The Church of St. Andrew is a 300 year old church. Every October for over 15 years, members of the church transform the buildings and grounds into a scary good time! Tickets are available at the church office at 40 Old Mill Road. 

For more information call 718-351-0900 or e-mail Churchofsaintandrew@mac.com.

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