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Staten Island NYC
Rich in Native American history, Staten Island is the southernmost borough of New York City. The Paleo-Indians known as Clovis are known to have been on the island as long as 14,000 years ago. There is evidence of full settlements more than 5,000 years old.
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Was the Staten Island dump visible from outer space?
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If you look on Google Earth you will see that the area designated as the City Landfill for Staten Island doesn't have the number of buildings that are on the rest of the island. It doesn't look like a landfill and there are even golf courses next to it.
Does Staten Island NY have the highest point on the Eastern coast?
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Todt hill is the highest point reaching 410 feet above sea level
How old is Staten Island?
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Staten Island Chuck has been making Groundhog Day predictions since 1981. Since the average life expectancy of a groundhog is around 6 years, there have probably been several groundhogs performing the role of Staten Island Chuck over the years. However, the age of the current Staten Island Chuck seems to be a closely guarded secret.
How does geography affect Staten Island and Brooklyn?
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Staten island is well known by people. Staten Island, New York, a borough of New York City. It is situated in New York Bay five miles (8 km) southwest of Manhattan and consists of Staten Island proper and a few tiny adjacent islands. The borough's boundaries are the same as those of Richmond County; until 1975, the borough's official name was Richmond. Staten Island covers an area of about 61 square miles (158 km2). It is said that the Indian name for Staten Island is Moaning, or Enchanted Woods. Staten Island has, indeed, been enchanted for those who have had the privilege of living there. Somewhere between the city and the country you get the balance that is Staten Island.
A British officer wrote in 1776 about Staten Island: "Surely this country is the Paradise of the world...the inhabitants of this Island are tall, thin, narrow shouldered people, very simple in their manners, know neither Poverty nor Riches, each house has a good farm, and every man a trade, they know no distinction of Persons, and I am sure must have lived very happily till these troubles." (The Revolution)
How far is Staten Island ny to Harlem ny?
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That depends on whether you're coming from the Manhattan side of the ferry or the Staten Island side.
Best place to live in Staten Island?
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Staten Island is the most 'suburban' and residential of New York City's five boroughs. It's not as cramped. There are a lot of shopping malls or strip malls, a few movie theaters and bowling alleys, pool halls, gyms, and more.
Can you use a metro card in Staten Island?
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No. The New York City subway system does not run to (or through) Staten Island.
How much does it cost to live in Staten Island?
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it starts from about $950 to fairly $1,800
What is typical for Staten Island?
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- Staten Island is the smallest borough in the city of New York, by a long shot.
- It is not connected to the rest of the city by subway at all; the Staten Island Ferry from Manhattan is used by commuters but also tourists.
- It used to have the world's largest landfill, but that area is being transformed into New York's second largest park.
- It was named by English explorer Henry Hudson, who was funded by the Dutch at the time; Staaten Eylandt was named after the Dutch governing body, the Staten-Generaal.
- Over the summer of 1776, more than 140 British ships anchored off Staten Island at the entrance to the harbor; led by Lord Howe, they gathered there to attack New York City, which at the time was just lower Manhattan.
- In 1993, residents voted 65% in favor of seceding from New York City, but it was blocked by the State Assembly.
- Many of its rivers are still called "kills," after the Dutch word for a riverbed.
- The borough of Staten Island includes five small uninhabited islands.
- It is home to Todt Hill, the highest point in NYC.
- It is the only borough with a non-Hispanic majority white population.
- Although more than a third of white Staten Islanders claim an Italian heritage, there are growing Russian, Polish, and Sri Lankan communities.
- About 10% of the population is below the poverty line.
- There are plans to build the world's largest Ferris wheel on the northeast waterfront.
- It is home to the Staten Island Yankees, a Class A minor league affiliate of the New York Yankees.
- The Staten Island Cricket Club is the oldest continuously operating cricket club in the country.
Staten Island is connected by bridge to what other borough?
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Staten Island is connected to the borough of Brooklyn via the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge (more commonly called just, "The Verrazano Bridge").
How many square miles is Staten Island new york?
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Staten Island, New York's area is 102.5 square miles.
What stores are available in the Staten Island Mall?
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Rainbow Art Gallery is a new store serving the Staten Island and New York Area. They are located conveniently in the Staten Island Mall. You may view more of their products at http://www.statenislandpictureframes.com
Some of the items and services at Rainbow Art Gallery are:
* Fine Art Original Oil Paintings * Custom Picture Framing in Staten Island, NY * Giclee Printing in Staten Island * Canvas Stretching Services in Staten Island * Ready Made Picture Frames * Sports Jersey Framing * Ketubah Framing * Prints and Posters from many famous established Artists and new upcoming Artists Rainbow Gallery
2655 Richmond Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
http://www.statenislandpictureframes.com
718-982-6064
located in the Staten Island Mall in the lower level Sears Wing next to Subway's
Also, LaVintage just opened in April 2009. H&M Opened in Feburary 2009 and FusionTan opened in March 2009
Where can a fifteen year old girl get a job in Staten Island new york?
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you could shovel snow, sell candy or lemonade, eBay.
AnswerThere are Federal child labor laws so unless you do odd jobs like babysitting, housekeeping, etc, you are out of luck. An employer cannot legally hire you to work for him until you are 14. See the link below for a webpage about child labor: http://www.stopchildlabor.org/USchildlabor/fact1.htm AnswerEbay isn't something you can do until you are 18, it requires either a credit card or bank info in order to start selling. Also, you can't be bound to a contract until 18 and it is an eBay policy that all deals are contractual agreements.What is the longest street in Staten Island?
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There are over 3,000 streets on Staten Island. You can get a complete list at http://nyc.everyblock.com/streets/staten-island/. Some of the major streets are Hylan Boulevard, Richmond Avenue, Richmond Terrace, Forest Avenue, Victory Boulevard, Richmond Road, Amboy Road and Arthur Kill Road.
Was Staten Island formerly named Richmond?
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Yes. Until 1975, it was known as the borough of Richmond. Today it is known as the borough of Staten Island, but it still retains the name Richmond in state government, so it's also known as Richmond County.
