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Lower Todt Hill in Staten Island is a residential neighborhood located just south of the Staten Island Expressway between Todt Hill Road to the east and Manor Road to the west. Lower Todt Hill is surrounded by beautiful areas like Todt Hill, Emerson Hill, and Castleton Corners. I am going to take you for a walk through this lovely neighborhood and tell you a little bit about what we have here and why we are so proud of it. A lot of the houses in this area have been family owned for many years, and as time goes on, they get passed on or sold to newer generations. I happen to be one of those people who live in a home that was built by my in-laws. My husband and I owned it and now my daughter and her family own it. If you take a walk down the streets of

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Placed in the heart of St. George, at 35 Hyatt Street, St. George Theater was the most magnificent theater on Staten island when it first opened in December of 1929. It was originally used for movie showings and has since escalated to other musical productions.

The Brains Behind the Vision

Solomn Brill, the mastermind behind the St. George Theater, wanted to create a picturesque show house to challenge the competition in Manhattan. In August of 1928 Brill began work on the 2,800 seat theater which later opened in December of 1929. Solomn, of the Isle Technical Company also owned a variety of other theaters on Staten Island and at one time owned a nickelodeon, or movie theater, with William Fox of 20th Century Fox Fame. His mission for this new…

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Dear Trick-or-Treaters of Staten Island,

Halloween will soon be here and we here at Tom Crimmins Realty are celebrating as well, and we are concerned about your safety and the safety of the community, so here are a few helpful tips to keep your evening fun and safe:

  1. Never go trick-or-treating alone when going from house to house.
  2. Plan a route in advance that is well lit, especially when going to unfamiliar neighborhoods and different houses.
  3. Wear comfy shoes.
  4. Make sure your costume is a good length, but not too long so you stay warm and don't trip.
  5. Avoid masks that make it difficult to see and breathe.
  6. Don't eat any candy until you get home and your parents check it.

We at Tom Crimmins Realty want you to have a wonderful…

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