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Martial Arts Students Help Fight Pediatric Cancer

Incredibly Blessed To Live On Staten Island!

As we plunge into the holiday season, it's all about giving back to those in need. A dojo in Eltingville knows this spirit of charity better than anyone else. 

Earlier this month, Bushido Dojo of the South Shore hosted its annual throw-a-thon. Sensei David Goodwin started this fundraiser 8 years ago to help the nonprofit organization, Incredibly Blessed. This event devotes a day for martial arts students to complete as many judo throws as possible within 60 seconds. Sponsors pledged donations per throw, ranging from a quarter all the way to $10. According to the organization's founder, Annmarie Cotello, Incredibly Blessed is working with Staten Island University Hospital to provide toys, games, and…

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Bedbugs: The Homeowner's Nightmare

Cimex lectularius, also known as the common bedbug, feeds purely on human blood and can be found worldwide. These insects are a major hassle to get rid of, and dangerous to boot.

Found mainly in urban environments, the common bedbug has wreaked havoc among society for millennia. The vampire like bugs are small in size, oval shaped, and a dark brown color, however; they swell up after feeding. They don't fly, but do have small wings and also have beak-like mouths which they pierce the skin with to suck the blood. A healthy female can produce up to 500 eggs during her short life span and produce around two to five eggs per day, making their extermination rather difficult.

These pests are built to be able to hide easily, especially during the during…

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193 Shotwell Ave | Staten Island | NY | 10312

This home in Annadale is a beautiful 2,362 square foot two family home which is also semi-attached. On a residential block close to NYC transportation, the house offers four spacious bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a 3/4 bathroom, two living rooms, two kitchens, a dining room, unfinished basement, central air conditioning, and a jacuzzi tub. The beautiful skylights let in wonderful rays of sunshine. Enjoy a gorgeous deck with large backyard. The full bedroom on the first floor is the rental which also includes separate utilities. 

If interested, please contact: 

Joseph Masella 

An NYS Licened Real Estate Agent 

718-887-5971

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21 Coco Court | Staten Island | NY | 10308

This Stunning 3 bedroom 4 bath side hall semi is absolutely a must see in Eltingville. Central air, 3 zone baseboard heat, freshly painted and Hardwood floors just refinished. Enter into a double story foyer with custom wainscoting and Crown moldings. 1st floor has beautiful hardwood floors and crown moldings. Front living room is a generous size with 2 large windows that let in tons of natural light, separate Formal dining room and large custom kitchen/Family room in the back of the house with granite counter tops stainless steel appliances and separate island. Electric fireplace and 1/2 bath off family room.Rear door that leads to your backyard oasis.

Second floor, Hardwood floors throughout with extra large king size master bedroom with It's own on…

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The Stunning South Shore

Staten Island is divided into three major parts; North Shore, Midland, and the South Shore. Each of which sounding exactly like what it is. The North Shore is the northern area of the island, Midland is the middle section of the island, and the South Shore is the lower region of the island. 

Contrasting to New York City's reputation of business, the lowest part of the island, South Shore is a beautiful suburban area ready for anyone, especially a family. The South Shore is home to an abundance of a whopping eleven towns. These beautiful towns offer many great aspects of living such as parks, beaches, schools, effortless transportation and much more. If you are interested in moving to one of the eleven towns due to the great locations, feel free to…

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Tom Crimmins Realty Opens New Office On South Shore

Watch out South Shore! Tom Crimmins Realty has officially opened their doors in a new office located at 282 Nelson Avenue. 

Since starting in the real estate business four years ago, Tom Crimmins Realty became the fastest growing real estate company on Staten Island. Having a new office location on the south shore allows every area on Staten Island to be serviced by our seasoned professionals respectively. 

According to Staten Island Board of Realtors MLS Ranking, in 2013, Tom Crimmins Realty finished third islandwide. Stats also show the firm is the #1 on the North Shore agency regarding actual sales. Crossing fingers these stats will continue in our adventures in the south shore.

Years of experience helping buyers and sellers means Tom Crimmins…

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