Never a dull moment on Staten Island! We recap eventful Island news.

Recently, one of Staten Island's very own schools was ranked the fifth top public school nation wide on niche.com and that prestigious school is Staten Island Technical High School. 

In the article Staten Island Tech Earns Top Grade in National Ranking (D.Lore, 2016), it mentioned how "It was... ranked among the nation's top high schools for science, engineering, technology and mathematics (STEM)" and for it's very high college readiness score of 99.6%. 

Staten Island Technical High School is one of the eight specialized high schools across New York City. To become admitted into one of these schools an eighth or ninth grader must take the Specialized High School Admissions Test also known as the SHSAT. The student must take this timed multiple…

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We here at Tom Crimmins Realty would like to wish you all a happy and safe New Year, and also to remind you to be safe on New Year's Eve.

As a part of the community, we are always looking for a way to keep an eye out for each other and make our community safer all while keeping the party going. If you are heading out on New Year's Eve, be sure to:

  • Have a designated driver, or a place to stay for the night. There's nothing wrong with having a good time, but make sure you do so responsibly.
  • Travel with a group of friends or family, as it is always safer to travel as a group late at night.
  • Have good shoes if you intend to dance the night away, and stay warm.

 After the weekend is all well and done, remember that as the new year begins,…

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About The Conference House

The Conference House (formerly known at the Billopp House) is a two-story, rubble stone masonry building constructed circa 1680 by Christopher Billopp. Originally rectangular in plan,  the house was extended in the 18th century with the addition of a one-and-a-half story kitchen wing.

The Conference House is named in honor and commemoration of the famous peace conference of 1776.  On September 11, 1776, Continental Congress representatives John Adams, Edward Rutledge, and Benjamin Franklin met with the King’s representative, Lord Richard Howe, at Colonel Christopher Billopp’s home on Staten Island.  The British would not consider independence a negotiable term and the congressional representatives had been authorized only…

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Based off of the U.S. Census, here are some Staten Island statistics that relate to the Staten Island real estate market.

Area with the most multi-family housing:

The 10301 Zip Code has the most multi-family housing, including developments along the St. George and Stapleton waterfront. Only 10 percent of the homes in 10301 are single-family, detached, owner-occupied homes.

The borough's most diverse neighborhoods:

Some of the borough's most diverse neighborhoods are found in the 10304 Zip Code. More than a quarter of the residents in Stapleton, Clifton, Concord and Rosebank speak a language other than English at home, with Spanish, Italian, Chinese and Russian topping the list.

Area with the largest number of single-family homes: 

The…

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (May 2016) - Representatives of the Staten Island Board of Realtors (SIBOR) recently joined with nearly 8,900 Realtors® from across the nation to meet in Washington, D.C., to advance issues critical to their businesses, communities and clients.

The initiative took place May 10-14 during the 2016 REALTOR® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo. During their visit to the nation’s capital, SIBOR members attended meetings and visited with regulators and lawmakers on Capitol Hill to discuss the legislative and regulatory environment and its effect on residential and commercial real estate.

“It is imperative we connect with our lawmakers to ensure they understand the issues that face the real estate industry, markets and their constituents…

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In early March, silive.com announced the list of this year's Women of Achievement. We are very fortunate to know and be friends with Sheree Goode, whose true colors speak for themselves. Genuine, kind-hearted, focused - are only a few of the thousands words to describe Sheree. 

Today at the Hilton Garden Inn, we were honored to see Sheree being recognized for all her work and volunteering in the community. 

Congratulations to the following women as well: Linda Cutler Hauck, Grace M. Murphy, Alicia Palermo-Reddy, Linda K. Steinman, and Janice Giacalone-Stoffers.

As part of the Probation Department's Neighborhood Opportunity Network -- or NeOn - Goode spends one day a week at Daytop/Samaritan Village treatment center in Mariners Harbor, a…

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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

"I have realized that people need…

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"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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Our friends, Westerleigh Improvement Society, released January's Voice of Westerleigh newsletter. Below is a small recap.

As a friendly reminder of what Westerleigh Improvement Society does: the association aims to address concerns in the community and preserve the beauty of Staten Island Westerleigh through ongoing projects. Ongoing projects are discussed at monthly meetings and are mentioned in The Voice of Westerleigh.

The Jewett Avenue Sewer Project is almost at full completion. The project is to relieve severe and continual flooding in the Staten Island Westerleigh neighborhood. The project is expected to by finished by Spring 2016.

There have been requests to plant street trees by the Parks Department in the Westerleigh neighborhood. If any…

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On March 18th, 2016 Tom Crimmins Realty will be sponsoring "Finish The Fight Against Cancer" Fundraiser at the Stone House Restaurant at Clove Lakes. 

According to the CDC, cancer is the second most common cause of death in the US, accounting for nearly 1 of every 4 deaths. Fortunately, over the past 2 decades, there has been a steady decline in the cancer death rate "as a result of fewer Americans smoking and advances in cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment."

Come support with us and continue to end the fight against cancer.

There will be food, open bar, music & raffles and from 7pm to 11pm. Tickets are $100 per person; please make checks payable to:

“American Cancer Society” and send them to: Tom Crimmins Realty at 304…

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