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Mental Health Society Holds 2016 Gala

Victoria Droumbakis is gala Chairperson for the Staten Island Mental Health Society (SIMHS). This Friday, March 18th, the Mental Health Society held a gala at Above to honor Melissa Rabinovich and Fern Aaron Zagor.

By: Carol Ann Benanti | benanti@siadvance.com 

The Staten Island Mental Health Society's 2016 Gala attracted an enthusiastic crowd Friday in the Above Ballroom at the Hilton Garden Inn, which abounded with elaborate raffle prizes and dancing galore.

Entertainment at the Bloomfield venue was provided by members of the SIMHS Children's Theatre Association Performing Arts Company, led by award-winning artistic director Rosemarie Callahan, with DJ entertainment by Sound Explosion.

Honored during the evening were NY1 News…

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"Finish the Fight Against Cancer Fundraiser" Was A Massive Success

Finish the Fight Against Cancer Coordinators (l. to r.), Francine Gilberto, Suzanne Crimmins, Bonnie Licursi, Sallyanne Malfi.

Our American Cancer Fundraiser at The Stone House Restaurant on Friday, March 18th, was a huge success. The room was filled with over 150 great caring people and we raised over $13,000 for a great cause!

My wife, Suzanne, and Fran Gilberto did an amazing job chairing the event. I would also like to thank Marion Alameda, Sallyanne Malfi, Bonnie Licursi, my daughter Alexandra, my sons Billy & Ryan, Samantha Wong and Louis Giacalone for all their help especially with the raffles. Peter Botros once again outdid himself. The food and service was phenomenal. I would also like to thank the following sponsors for their…

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February 2016 Real Estate Market Recap

Staten Island real estate market is still going strong in the seller's market. Here are the statistics for February 2016 & 2015:

In 2015, 227 properties were sold in the month of February. This February, 313 homes were sold. The 86 sale side difference proves that although there has been more inventory, competition is still among buyers.

This chart shows that the average sale price of a house in Staten Island also had a healthy increase: from $442,895 in February of 2015 to $499,480 in February of 2016. There was also less days on the market for those sellers and buyers who are looking for a quick closing.

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Staten Island Renting vs Staten Island Buying

The debate between which is the better option- renting or buying - is always at work. The truth is that both choices have their own advantages, and their own disadvantages.

Thinking About Your Wallet

Many people, especially recent college graduates, decide to rent, thinking that it to be cheaper. However, is not necessarily true. Both Staten Island renting and buying a property come with their own costs. Buying a house is strenuous, as well as expensive -the hundreds of thousands of dollars can be intimidating. Because of this, people continue to rent for longer periods of time, and delay buying their own home.

Food for thought - home prices may be frightening and discouraging, but you never have to pay the entire amount upfront although down…

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George Cromwell Center History & Contribution to the Neighborhood

George Cromwell Center located in Tompkinsville, Staten Island North Shore. 

Staten Island is currently hosting a state of the art indoor track and field facility named Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex in South Beach. The original recreational center back in the day was the George Cromwell Center in Tompkinsville, Staten Island North Shore. Named after Staten Island's first Borough President who served from 1898 until 1913. He later was the primary developer of the Staten Island Dongan Hills community.

Pier 6 (which later supported the Center) was built in 1923; eleven years passed, and the federal Works Progress Administration converted the pier into the multi-use recreation center for one million dollars.

Opened in 1936, the George Cromwell…

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Wellness Facility - Relax Be Healthy Opens in West Brighton

The rise of female entrepreneurs has lead its way to the Staten Island, West Brighton. Shauna Small (middle) , owner of Relax Be Healthy, which she just opened in West Brighton, along her side is her brother Sasha Small (far right) and her sister-in-law, Christine DeSousa-Small (far left).

Shauna Small was diagnosed with several autoimmune diseases over a decade ago and has since be seeking relief through medicine and diet adjustments. 

Her motivation to stay in remission led to her to become a certified health coach, herbalist and Reiki master, specializes in weight loss, as well as launch her own business, Relax Be Healthy in West Brighton. 

SiLive | Health struggles lead entrepreneur to open wellness store

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201 Currie Avenue | Oakwood, Staten Island

201 Currie Avenue is that unique and gorgeous home with all the "bells and whistles" in Oakwood, Staten Island. This spacious 4 bedroom and 4 bathroom custom Staten Island home was architecturally designed with a big family in mind. The home sits across the way from the quiet unbuildable Staten Island Greenbelt on a peaceful dead end street.

No corners were cut here on this Staten Island home. The Oakwood home sports granite counters, hardwood floors throughout, crown molding, vaulted ceilings and gas fireplace. The amenity list goes on and on. A must see in Oakwood Staten Island!

Call Mary Raymond, Tom Crimmins Realty at (917) 494-6188 for an appointment. 

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Sheree Goode | Woman of Achievement 2016

One of our agents, Sheree Goode, is an advocate for Women of Achievement 2016.

Sheree Goode: A staunch advocate for those looking to reboot their lives on Staten Island

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- When a 17-year-old convicted of drug possession sits down for the first time with Probation Officer Sheree Goode in her Bay Street office, waves of defiance, fear and rage can fill the room.

The teen has been expelled from school, fired from his job, spent time in jail, faced a judge and is about to begin a three-year sentence of probation.

"By the time they get to us [the city Department of Probation], they are broken, tired and worn-out. They feel no one is listening and knows what they're going…

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Preparing For the Havoc of Termites

Every year, termites cause billions of dollars in home damages. These pests feed on wood, but also damage insulation, swimming pool liners and filtration systems. Acknowledging termites is important when buying or selling a home since a termite inspection/infestation report is normally a condition of sale. It's time to face termites head on before they ruin the biggest investment of your life.

When Is It Time to Start Preparing

Between the spring months of March and May, infestations are mostly discovered of winged termites, known as "swarmers," emerge inside homes due to warmer temperatures and rainfall. These termites will eventually drop to the ground, shed their wings, pair off with a mate, and attempt to begin new colonies in the soil. Winged…

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Adobe Blues Offers the Best

"Pull open the door and you are in a Southerwestern cantina, with walls reminiscent of sun-dried clay, a glowing fireplace and memorabilia of the borough's unlikely 1930s rodeo days." - NEW YORK TIMES

When Adobe Blues in New Brighton on the Staten Island North Shore first opened, it showcased 45 brands of beer and the dining area opened about a year later. 

Recently, the Mexican restaurant and bar Adobe Blues ranked in the top 10 for biggest selection, variety, rarest brews and cheapest prices among hundreds of bars around the city.

The draft list changes regularly and there are myriad options for bottle consumption, depending your preference. There's live music many nights, too, and food should you need it. If you don't end up ordering a plate…

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