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Alice Austen (1866-1952) Pioneering photographer documented turn of the century life on Staten Island and around New York City. She lived in a Rosebank house called Clear Comfort overlooking the Narrows. It is now a museum dedicated to her photographs. A ferryboat and PS 60 are named for her.   ...

  A twelve month celebration is in the works for STATEN ISLAND's 350th BIRTHDAY next year. This celebration will focus on STATEN ISLAND's history and the people and events that helped shape our STATEN ISLAND today. Visit http://www.SI350.org/ and read some history, enter a contest or write a blog...

                                                             Interested in learning about parks on South Shore of Staten Island?  The South Shore of Staten Island is home to several parks that offer places of rest, recreation and a place to connect with nature.  These parks are rich in history wi...

ALICE AUSTEN HOUSE Located at 2 Hylan Blvd. in Rosebank, this landmark, build in the late 1660's, was the family home of Alice Austen (1866-1952), one of the country's prominent female photographers. Open to the public to view Alice Austen's work and enjoy the spectacular view of the Narrows.Vie...

A recent article by Betsy Towner states that women now hold more than half of the labor force's top jobs, filling 51% of professional and management occupations! And this trend may be accelerating with women earning 60% of today's master's degrees. Some interesting facts: Working women age 50+ i...

Car break-ins are common crimes that can plague any neighborhood. On Christmas morning, while we were having breakfast, someone decided to break into my car that was parked in the driveway. He had tried to get into several neighbors cars and BINGO..my car door was unlocked! Fortunately, a neighb...

TAX CREDIT FOR WINDOWS AND DOORS When President Obama signed into law the AMERICAN RECOVERY & REINVESTMENT TAX ACT of 2009, he  extended and modified the tax credit for new windows and doors.  Qualifying products purchased between    January 1, 2009 and December 31,2010 are  eligible for a tax ho...

BREAKING NEWS: Congress Passes Homebuyer Tax Credit Expansion By Steve Cook RISMEDIA, November 6, 2009-After the Senate gave final approval last night without a dissenting vote, the House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly this afternoon to pass legislation containing an extension and expans...

  WILL AN EXTENSION  OF THE TAX CREDIT FOR HOMEBUYERS REALLY HAVE AN EFFECT ON THE MARKET THIS WINTER? Prime time season for the Real Estate market begins in the spring.  Extending this credit(proposed $6,500) only until April is not enough time. Foreclosures are rising, mortgage payments are lat...

We all know the uses of vinegar are endless. I just can across an article with several other uses for this magic helper! We know we can clean windows but did you know you can clean your computer, printer and fax machine w/ vinegar and water. Turn equipment off, and with a solution of water and vi...