322 Winchester Ave

You should come see this well maintained ranch on park like property (80x100) in the heart of Eltingville! It is extremely close to express buses, shopping, and the train station. This home is perfect for a starter home, roof raise, or downsizing. The features include 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, newer roof, hardwood floors, finished basement, newer windows, high hats, working fireplace in the living room, and a continuous Amtrol hot water system. Don't miss this opportunity, you wont be disappointed!

For more information, please contact:

Anthony J Cammaroto 

A NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

718-757-6712

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Other than your home and work, there's no place you spend more time than in your car. Every morning, afternoon and maybe even on weekends, your car serves as your own personal space while driving where you need to go. For a spot that many are in for hours a day, people seem to shy away from DIYing some improvements.

DIY Felt Air Freshener

Sometimes cars carry a unique smell. A forgotten bit of food, an overturned latte, or sweaty gym clothes can cause your auto not to be the best-smelling spot for your morning commute. Instead of buying one of those boring Christmas tree air fresheners, make your own and spice up your interior. 

WHAT YOU NEED:

  • Felt
  • Scissors
  • String
  • Hot Glue or a needle + thread 
  • Your favourite essential oil
…

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The Current Inventory numbers have increased from 2,187 houses in July 2017 to 2460 houses in July 2018. This increase lead to the increase in Average Days on Market in 2018, as there is a larger market for buyers to choose from.

The chart above displays the total amount of sales that were made from July 2017 to July of 2018. This chart shows that 52 more homes were sold in July of this year, at least a 13.97% significant sale increase compared to July of last year. 

The average listing price has increased from $558,127 in July 2017 to $626,488 in July 2018. This was caused by both the increase in Days on Market and the increase in the Current Inventory when compared to 2017.

The average sale price of homes has significantly…

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Gyms can sometimes be an intimidating place, and there are a plethora of factors that could turn you off from one, whether it be steep prices, bad management or lack of equipment. Gyms are for challenging yourself and building your confidence in your abilities and state of mind, so don't let anything hold you back from being the best version of yourself. Here are seven of the best gymnasiums on Staten Island.

TRANSFORMATION FITNESS STUDIO

Transformation Fitness Studio is located at 1403 Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314 and was opened by Steve Tanen in 2017. Tanen struggled with childhood obesity, and during his late teen years he decided to change his lifestyle. In 2008 he opened his first studio and this Staten Island location is his new…

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Let's face it - by the time lunch rolls around, you're exhausted and eat the first thing you can get your hands on, whether it's healthy or not. Prepping and planning your meals ahead of time is not only affordable, but can help organize your diet and keep your meals tasty and fresh!

Thai Coconut Yellow Curry Chicken & Rice

Ingredients : 

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced.
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs.
  • Freshly ground salt and pepper.
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger.
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped.
  • 1 red bell pepper, julienned.
  • 8 oz green beans, ends trimmed and cut into roughly 2 inch long pieces.
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced.
  • 1 15 ounce can lite coconut milk.
  • 1 tablespoon medium yellow curry…

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Overview

Staten Island University Hospital is a specialized teaching hospital located in Staten Island. What began as a one-room infirmary more than 150 years ago has grown to become a 714-bed teaching hospital that spans two campuses, providing a vast array of services in health and wellness. The 17-acre North campus houses Staten Island’s most modern emergency department, a state-of-the-art education center, and a medical arts pavilion. The South campus boasts its own emergency department and offers a range of specialty programs, including geriatric psychiatry, behavioral health and substance abuse services. SIUH is one of three hospitals in Staten Island and the only one that has an Emergency Medicine Residency.

History

Founded in 1861 as the …

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Sitting just a few hundred feet from the ocean lies a humongous building covered in glass and raised on stilts to allow for covered parking. This is the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex, possibly the largest building on Staten Island and one of the premier running tracks of the region.

What is it?

The Ocean Breeze Track and Field Athletic Complex is a 135,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art indoor track and field facility in Ocean Breeze Park, Staten Island. This $93 million athletic complex was funded by the City's PlaNYC initiative, with construction managed in coordination with the New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC). The facility will become a premier destination for athletic events, drawing competitors from around the region.  …

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Saint Joseph Hill Academy is an all-girls private high school operated by the Daughters of Divine Charity, located in the  Arrochar neighborhood on Staten Island, under the address 850 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10305. 

History 

The school was established back in March 1919, when Mr.William Knauth's fourteen-acre estate was purchased by Reverend Mother M.Kostka Bauer. The Daughters of Divine Charity began to host tutoring classes there and eventually the establishment grew to become the Saint Joseph Hill Academy. The school was recognized by and received full accreditation from the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York in 1938. 

On August 26, 1956, the initial ceremony for the construction of the  present day building…

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Staten Island Technical High School

Staten Island Technical High School, commonly called Staten Island Tech or SITHS, was founded in 1988. Located in Staten Island, New York City, the school is operated by the New York City Department of Education. In 2005, Staten Island Tech became the only Specialized High School in Staten Island. It consistently ranks among the best schools in New York City in graduation rate, Regents test scores, and attendance. In 2012, SITHS was ranked #1 on the New York Post's list of the city's best high schools, #77 in the nation on U.S. News & World Report's list of Best High Schools, and #23 on their list of the nation's top schools in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

History

SITHS is a highly…

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Notre Dame Academy is a private Catholic Girls' school in Staten Island and is located on 134 Howard Avenue. As a private school, Notre Dame isn't owned by the Archdiocese, but they maintain a close affiliation with the Archdiocese. Notre Dame Academy is located on a 13-acre campus on Grymes Hill, consisting of an elementary school (Pre-K3 - 8) and high school (9-12), Notre Dame has about 700 students. While providing an education in the Catholic tradition, Notre Dame Academy is open to girls of all faiths.

History

Notre Dame Academy was founded in 1903 when Mr. William Miller-Jones traveled to Montreal to seek the Sisters of the Congregation of Notre Dame and asked them to come to Staten Island to open up an independent school. After his appeal,…

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