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Time to Give: Tom Crimmins Realty Annual Toy Drive

Posted by Front Desk on November 6th, 2015

We have started our Toy Drive and are asking for any donations. This year, toys will go to the CYO & Police Officer Rocco Laurie Foundation for further distribution. Retired and active police officers memorialize Police Officer Rocco Laurie by continuing the foundation that has annual scholarships for junior high school students and participates in outreach endeavors. CYO's mission is to provide recreational, cultural and spiritual activities to the young people of the Archdiocese of New York.

Tom Crimmins Realty will be accepting donations, you can drop off toys at our 304 Manor Road office in Westerleigh.

Please share with family and friends!

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Staten Island Mental Health Society Kicks Off School Reading Program

Posted by Front Desk on October 8th, 2015

It's not uncommon that you'll see one of our agents in the news. Victoria Droumbakis is gala Chairperson for the Staten Island Mental Health Society (SIMHS). 

This week the SIMHS held a breakfast at LiGreci's Staaten to celebrate this year's School Reading Volunteer program. 

"The reading program has over 200 volunteers, spread across 25 Staten Island elementary schools....Each volunteer received three books of various reading levels to bring with them when they begin visiting schools."

What separates this program from others is it's one-on-one attention between volunteer and child.

Victoria has said, "Getting involved in my community is something that I think is very important, I try to give back wherever I can. As a board member of the…

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The Staten Island Health & Wellness Expo Welcome Tobacco-Free Staten Island

Posted by Front Desk on October 2nd, 2015

Yesterday, October 1st, one of our agents, Francine Gilberto, attended the Staten Island Health and Wellness Expo at the Hilton Garden Inn. where the Jewish Community Center (JCC) announced Tobacco Free Staten Island. The TFSI is dedicated to promote a healthy, tobacco-free norm where Staten Islanders live, work and play. JCC also has been the home to Reality Check for almost 15 years; Reality Check meets weekly and "is a teen-led adult supported program working across New York State. Youth are equipped with the knowledge to combat the industry and take a stance on issues concerning them."

The TFSI and Reality Check have 4 aspects in which they are taking action in: Point of Sale, Tobacco-Free Outdoors, Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Housing and Smoke Free…

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2015 5th Grade Essay Contest

Posted by Tom Crimmins Realty on June 24th, 2015

Our committee of over 12 people read and shared each essay. We could have easily chosen any of our top fifty essays. Because of our tough decisions, we opted to award six children instead of the promised four. Our 5th and 6th place winners received Kindle Fires.

The winners and parents were invited to attend our awards ceremony dinner at the Pepper Jack Grill on Tuesday June 23rd, 2015 to read their essay and receive their well deserved awards.

The winners are as follows:

• Platinum - Kayla Burkley of Blessed Sacrament (Laptop)
• Gold - Olivia Simmons of St. Rita's (iPad Mini Tablet)
• Silver - Avery Dixon of PS 53 (Kindle Tablet)
• Bronze - Ariane Miceli of PS 1 (Kindle Tablet)
• Honorable Mention - Andrew Barbera of OLGC (Kindle Tablet)
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Introducing SIBOR's Number One Real Estate Team of 2014

Posted by Front Desk on April 7th, 2015

A few weeks ago was the SIBOR's Agent Breakfast where we had many Top Producers from our office. Tom Delese and SallyAnne Malfi were both awarded Top Producer Bronze, but were also recognized as SIBOR's Number One Team on Staten Island. The team is made up of two of the most dedicated and hardworking people and Associate Brokers in real estate.

As most of you may know, Tom Delese has made a name for himself in 2014 as the first honoree as SIBOR's Rising Star, one of Zillow's top Real Estate Agents, became a MLS Director and 2013 Top Producer Bronze.

Sally Malfi has a list of accomplishments as an Associate Broker in our office, SRS (Seller's Representative Specialist) and ABR (Accredited Buyers Representative) Certified and more.

Sally has made…

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2015 SIBOR Agent Breakfast

Posted by Front Desk on March 22nd, 2015

SIBOR celebrates 100 years and hosts their annual Agent's Breakfast and Agent Trade Show on Thursday, March 19th. We are proud of all our agents for their hard work and dedication this past year.

There was over 300 members who attended the Breakfast and over 90 vendors in the Agent Trade Show.

Click here to read the SIBOR press release.

The full list of honorees from our office include:

Top Producer Gold:

Kawing Chiu  

Top Producer Silver:

Dale Taranto Nina Timpone  

Top Producer Bronze:

Gloria Craven Tom Delese Francine Gilberto Sally Malfi Tony Vega

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Tom Crimmins Realty Opens 3rd Location on Staten Island

Posted by Front Desk on March 12th, 2015

Featured in Staten Island Advance "Winter Real Estate"  Friday, March 6, 2015

Suzanne and Tom Crimmins, Herman and Debbie Herrera (l. to r.)

Suzanne and Tom Crimmins are proud to announce that they have opened a third location at 7319 Amboy Road in the Tottenville section of Staten Island.

"Some times opportunities arise when you have no plans or expectations," said Suzanne and Tom Crimmins.

Herman and Debbie Herrera, formerly of Herman & Co., approached the owners of Tom Crimmins Realty with the interest in joining the firm, along with their hard working staff. This professional husband and wife team also offered their charming and meticulous state of the art office space as part of the joint venture.

"It was a no…

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Tom Crimmins Realty Comes to The Small Screen

Posted by Front Desk on January 29th, 2015

If you haven't heard already, Tom Crimmins Realty now has a commercial spot on cable! Some channels that you'll be able to see us include TLC, ESPN, Bravo, E! Network, HGTV and so many more. 

The filming and editing process was exciting and we could not be more happier with the results. We have received so many texts and calls from those who have seen it and have heard only great things. 

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Tom Crimmins Realty Agent Installed To Become A MLS Director

Posted by Front Desk on January 22nd, 2015

At Tom Crimmins Realty, we pride ourselves in being tight-knit and extremely family oriented. When it becomes news that one of our agents is being honored, or even featured in independant articles - we like to celebrate. 

Tonight, January 22nd, Tom Delese will be installed into the MLS Board of Directors. He has been in the real estate industry for 3 years making a name for himself and continues to move to the top.

Tom Delese started to work at Tom Crimmins Realty in December 2011 after 34 years at working for the Staten Island Advance as a retail advertising account executive. It may seem the shift from Delese's previous title to real estate are two opposite ends of each other, Delese's experience at the Advance had helped him in his career as a…

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Tom Crimmins Realty Ending the Year By Giving Back

Posted by Front Desk on December 22nd, 2014

Tom Crimmins Realty ends 2014 by giving back to the community by donating toys to Catholic Youth Organization and Police Officer Rocco Laurie Foundation. Over 800 toys were donated this year, toys were also distributed to PS 48. 

It is truly heartwarming to see how many people give back to those who are struggling during this time of the year. It is important to be thankful for those of us who are more fortunate than others.

CYO's mission is to provide recreational, cultural and spiritual activities to the young people of the Archdiocese of New York. The Police Officer Rocco Lauri Foundation is in memory of 23 year old officer who was assassinated in 1972.

Here at Tom Crimmins Realty, we help support non-profit organizations in trying to do…

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