Below are photos of Christmas and holiday decorated houses throughout the Island. I thank you, my gentle readers, for sharing your photos.
Following are some pictures of the Christmas Pageant at Our Lady Help of Christians:
And the DiMartino Christmas Display (see info & schedule below)
Did you attend the Property Tax Exemption Event sponsored by Senator Andrew J. Lanza with the New York City Department of Finance on Friday? The event was efficient with 5 knowledgeable reps and a tech scanning documentation. I arrived early and was #3 to sign in. You can always visit Finance’s website at nyc.gov/contactdof if you have questions about real estate taxes, possible exemptions, assessments or market value or call 311 and ask for Finance. On another issue, I was connected to a rep who navigated me through the nuances of a property I had listed. You can also visit in person at 66 John St., 3rd Fl. in Manhattan. If you were not able to attend, you have another chance on Thursday (see below).
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Everyone loves Google, Siri or Alexis, especially my grandson, Gerard! You can ask any question, however obscure or inane, and you will receive an answer or it will direct you to online information. Have you ever wondered what your house looked like in the 1930’s or 40’s? Bet you can’t get Siri or Alexis to show you, or maybe you can! On the New York City Municipal Archives site: NYCMA.LUNAIMAGING.com, you can see what your home or any home or building looked like before renovations or razing. Try it, you might like it! Below is a photo of my 1800’s home circa 1939 still sporting the wrap-around porch, hedges on the front of the property and showing a person in the door way. I wonder who he/she was? Would they be surprised that those hedges remained in front for another 40 years until the day a pickup truck jumped the curb through the hedge destroying it and rammed into our porch? or that the wrap-around porch was removed when a bedroom was added to the house?
On Wednesday, 12/19 at 4, bring the little ones, the older ones, the entire family to Family Finger Painting: Festive Lights at the South Beach Library, 21-25 Robin Rd. This new sensory art program is a simple activity that is designed to inspire participants to think about and respond creatively to art and the world around them. Every month is a new design project!
Con Edison Family Science Night: Planetary Science takes place on Wednesday at 6:30 at the Greenbelt Nature Center, 700 Rockland Ave. This Family Science Night is out of this world! Experience intergalactic elements that connect all matter in the universe, while learning about our planetary home’s place within the cosmos. A few short, self-guided activities will start families thinking together, followed by a full group activity. These programs are designed for families with children ages 8–10 years old. Registration is required; call 718-351-3450.
SI Babywearers presents “Now & Later” at the West New Brighton Library, 976 Castleton Ave. on Thursday, 12/20 at 11:45. This is a peer-to-peer group for those expecting, moms, dads, and caregivers, a place to sit and chat with one another, to share similar situations, to learn from one another and feel supported. This is your safe place. Breastfeeding support will be available at all meetings. Bring your own carriers to be fitted as needed! ALL babies & children are welcome. There will be tea/coffee etc. available.
Don’t miss this special Winter Holiday Storytime featuring holiday stories, music, and a craft at the St. George Library, 5 Central Ave. on Thursday from 3:30-4:30. Ages 3-12 and families are welcomed.
Do you want to make a Gingerbread House? You can do so at the Stapleton Library, 132 Canal St. on Thursday at 4. Created on a flat frame, participants will construct a house to be decorated with graham crackers, candies and cereal and all participants will prepare "royal icing" for their displays. Pre-Registration is required.
On Thursday from 4-7, Councilman Steve Matteo will sponsor a Property Tax Exemption Event in partnership with the New York City Department of Finance (NYC DOF) to assist eligible homeowners in applying for property tax exemptions to lower their property tax bill. This FREE event will be held at the JCC of Staten Island Bernikow, 1466 Manor Rd. The NYC DOF will be able to answer questions about various property tax exemptions and accept new and renewal applications. To apply, bring a photo ID, 2017 tax returns, trust documents (if applicable). For details on eligibility and documents, visit nyc.gov/finance or call Loren at 718-980-1017.
If you know a family currently struggling, be a friend and take them to Addiction Angel Parents Support Group & Sibling Support Group on Thursday at 7 at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 5411 Amboy Rd. You are not alone! Share your story, offer advice to others going through it or just listen. The first step to helping a loved one is to help yourself! For more information, call 646-404-0637. Meeting will be held at OLSS Damato room in the Athletic Center.
On Thursday at 7:30, Everything Goes Café, 208 Bay St. presents entertainment by Bob Conroy, Norm and Jean Pederson.
Attend a showing of a Family Holiday Movie: “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” on Friday, 12/21 at 3 at the West New Brighton Library, 976 Castleton Ave. On the outskirts of Whoville, there lives a green, revenge-seeking Grinch who plans on ruining the Christmas holiday for all of the citizens of the town.
The Mud Lane Society invites all of you to participate in Traditional Holiday Caroling on Friday from 6:30-9 beginning at 203 St Pauls Ave., the home of Tricia & Shea Ryan. Carolers and revelers will then spread holiday cheer along the corridors of historic Mud Lane. Please bring yourself, friends and family and a special Christmas treat or cookies to share with all. Afterwards we will return to 203 St. Paul's Avenue for hot chocolate, milk and cookies, Christmas treats, merry conversation and a special visit from Santa. Parents, please bring a gift for your child, no more than $10 value, wrapped and concealed for Santa to distribute. A Mud Lane volunteer will collect it as you arrive and deliver it to Santa. For more info, contact themudlanesociety@gmail.com or 917-921-3011.
On Friday from 7-11 at Everything Goes Café, 208 Bay St., follow the light on the first Winter’s night at the Winter Solstice Celebration of Art Culture and Community. Enjoy choral music by Viva Voce Chamber Ensemble, Hungry March Band Spinning round Maker Park Radio DJ's, a Marching-Band-Hat-Making Event for kids, FREE star cookies, ceremonial raising of the Star of Wonder over the Book Cafe! Open to the Public, all ages welcomed, kid friendly.
Free Learn to Swim Registration begins 12/22 and ends on 12/29 at https://www.nycgovparks.org/programs/recreation-centers/membership. Knowing how to swim improves your health, fitness, and safety. NYC Parks is offering swimming lessons for people of all ages at our indoor pools. Cost Participation is free with an NYC Parks Recreation Center Membership. All Learn to Swim participants, including children, adults, and the parents of toddlers, must be members of an NYC Parks recreation center. Memberships are free for kids and teens younger than 18 years old. Winter Session begins 1/7/19 and ends 3/21/19.
Every evening from now into the New Year, you can visit the DiMartino home at 107 Sharrotts Rd. to enjoy the most spectacular Holiday Display and favorite for kids of all ages. Joe DiMartino erected this wonder in memory of his wife, Debra Ann, who died on 9/11. While you are visiting, drop a cash donation of any amount or a check made payable to “SIUH Foundation, Inc.” into the donation box. All proceeds are donated to the SIUH Foundation to support Pediatric Oncology. Santa Claus will visit on 12/22 and 12/23. Read about Joe Martino and how he makes our Christmas season just a little more joyous. https://expo.silive.com/news/erry-2018/11/dccf34e74f9550/joe-dimartino-lights-up-annada.html
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