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Staaten is a Dutch name; the Dutch were the first Europeans to settle in New York City. They named it Staaten Eylandt, after the Staten Generaal, the Dutch Parliament. That literally translates to, "State's Island."
Another name for Staten Island is Richmond County.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoit got its name from the stony island beach which has since been abandoned
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What are two landforms in Staten Island?
staten island was an island.
Does Staten Island have five islands?
Staten Island is one island, as the name implies; it's one of the five boroughs that make up New York City.
What is the name of the island east of the statue of liberty?
NYC Staten ISland And Ellis Island
Where is the Staten Island Museum in Staten Island New York located?
The address of the Staten Island Museum is: 75 Stuyvesant Pl, Staten Island, NY 10301-1912
Where is the Staten Island Zoological Society in Staten Island New York located?
The address of the Staten Island Zoological Society is: 614 Broadway, Staten Island, NY 10310-2827
Where is the Staten Island Botanical Garden in Staten Island New York located?
The address of the Staten Island Botanical Garden is: 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301
Where is the Staten Island Childrens Museum in Staten Island New York located?
The address of the Staten Island Childrens Museum is: 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301-1114
Where is the Staten Island Outloud in Staten Island New York located?
The address of the Staten Island Outloud is: 350 Richmond Terrace Suite 2B, Staten Island, NY 10301-1516
When did Staten Island Railroad end?
Staten Island Railway was created in 1873.
What is the state of Staten Island?
Staten Island is in the state of New York.
What is the name of the Gated community in Staten Island?
Butler Manor Estates
What year did the borough of Richmond become Staten Island?
In 1975, the name of the New York City borough occupying Richmond County was officially changed to Staten Island.
