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Martha Stewart visits Staten Island |
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Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
Martha Stewart recently paid a visit to Staten Island, scouting locations for an upcoming commercial. The commercial will be filmed at Snug Harbor Cultural Center. While here, Martha snapped some great photos of the Verrazano Bridge, Fort Wadsworth, and Snug Harbor, which she has shared on her blog.
The Martha Blog: A Visit to Staten Island |
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Staten Island's Historic Richmond Town fashions are ready to share |
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Sunday, January 31, 2010
By: Michael J. Fressola, Staten Island Advance
New to Historic Richmond Town's website is an online database of their historical collection. This digital archive currently catalouges a section of their clothing collection and will soon expand to include all the artifacts housed at the 100-acre village.
The digital archive can be found at www.HistoricRichmondTown.org
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Turning Trash Piles into a Bird-Watcher's Paradise |
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Monday, January 25, 2010
By: James Barron, New York Times
Once one of the nation's worst ecological nightmares, today the former Fresh Kills Landfill is transitioning into New York City's newest and largest park. The views from the now grass-covered mounds allow eagle-eyed birdwatchers to spy red-tailed hawks, owls, and other avians. This article follows Staten Island Museum naturalist Seth Wollney and 20 intrepid bird-watchers as they explore what will soon be Freshkills Park.
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Planning Staten Island's Coming-Out Party |
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Monday, January 25, 2010
By: Tom Wrobleski, Staten Island Advance
Staten Island turns 350-years-old this year! To help celebrate, the "SI 350" committee is planning lots of exciting and educational programs. Twelve "History Trails" will be created around the Borough, and the cultural institutions will hold monthly celebrations.
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Seaside Views, Sri Lankan Tastes |
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Thursday, January 21, 2010
By: Elisa Mala, The New York Times
Staten Island's northernmost community is placed in the spotlight, exploring it's expansive views, diverse restuarants, and beautiful parks.
Local Stop: Tompkinsville, Staten Island |
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Staten Island Movie Location Tour |
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Saturday, January 9, 2010
By: Kelly Reno, Karolina.com
Staten Island has had a featured role in a number of famous movies, including Working Girl, School of Rock, and The Godfather. This article leads the way to some of the Borough's more famous film locales. |
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The Decade in Arts: 'Postcards' the ultimate expression of grace, power |
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Sunday, January 3, 2010
By: Michael J. Fressola, Staten Island Advance
The Staten Island Advance takes a look back at the impact of the past decade upon Staten Island's artistic and musical scene. Celebrated as the biggest artistic achievement of the decade is Postcards, Staten Island's September 11th Memorial. |
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And for Compensation, the View |
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Thursday, December 17, 2009
By: Constance Rosenblum, New York Times
Living in a small apartment of the Alice Austen House Museum is curator and caretaker Paul Moakley. The Islander, a photographer like Ms. Austen, is profiled in this article in the New York Times. |
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Staten Island pastry chef wins big on Food TV challenge |
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October 12, 2009
By: Anne Marie Calzolari, Staten Island Advance
Salvatore Settepani, the 24-year-old pastry chef and co-owner of Pasticceria Bruno on Staten Island, took home the grand prize for sugar sculptures on the show "Food Network Challenge: Sugar Adventures". |
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Why I love... St. George, Staten Island |
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September 24 - 30, 2009
Time Out New York
Meredith Bodgas, Time Out New York staff-member and native Staten Islander talks about her favorite attractions, restaurants, and shops in the neighborhood just off the Ferry. |
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Greenmarket set to open at Staten Island Mall Saturdays this fall |
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September 24, 2009
By: Stephanie Slepian, Staten Island Advance
Staten Island gets its second green market starting this Saturday at the Staten Island Mall. The greenmarket will be open Saturdays through November, rain or shine, 9am - 4pm. |
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5-Boro Pizza Tour crowns Staten Island's Salvatore of Soho best slice of pizza in NYC |
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Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
By: Clare Trapasso, New York Daily News
After sampling slices from across the City, 5-Boro Pizza Tour has crowned Staten Island's "Sal's of Soho" the best slice of pizza in New York City!
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