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Tucked away Staten Island East Shore neighborhood is eyed for historic preservation status
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — STAPLETON — The architecturally diverse hideaway that includes one-block-long Harrison Street — and sections of Quinn, Brownell and Tompkins streets — may be on its way to designation as a Historic District by the city Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC). The agency describes the tiny area, also known as “The Nook,” as “a rare ...
Staten Island Realtors Building Team For Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Initiative
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Staten Island Board of Realtors (SIBOR) is building its team to participate in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer initiative on Sunday, Oct. 16, at Clove Lakes Park. The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk is as unique and special as the stories that motivate our dedicated walkers, ...
The Truth About Staten Island: Cultural Community To Mark 9/11 With Multimedia Exhibit
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – For the past ten years artists have struggled to express and to interpret their own feelings and those of their neighbors about the events surrounding the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Now they are prepared to share their varied experiences — through images, words and music — with the Staten Island ...
Financial News Icons Say Now Is the Time to BUY!
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We received some tough news on housing last week. Prices are still softening. There was a lot of negativity surrounding these reports. The news caused more consumers to be concerned. However, the real question is what this means to you and your family. This could actually be great news if you are buying (either as ...
SIBOR new website!
Welcome to SIBOR’s new website here you will find great information on differnt things on real estate news
The Truth About Staten Island: Golden Grammies get out the 'Yellow Rose, Lemons'
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Golden Grammies, Grandmothers Club 1037, will host its inaugural fund-raising event “The Yellow Rose and Lemons Ball” on Thursday, April 28 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Crystal Room, 67 Olympia Blvd., South Beach. Tickets are $65, which includes dinner with full open bar, entertainment and dancing. There will ...
The Truth About Staten Island: New York City's 'Other' Island Borough Is A Favorite Of Seals
In the March 21, 2011 issue of “The New Yorker” magazine, writer Ian Frazier describes his experience of seal searching from the coastlines of Staten Island and beyond. During his trek, Frazier meets up with Paul Sieswerda, the city’s top expert on the city’s seals, who is retired from the New York Aquarium, where he worked for ...
N.Y. Gov. Paterson signs real estate 'bedbug history' legislation into law
Gov. David Paterson signed legislation into law that will require owners of real property within New York City to provide prospective tenants with any bedbug infestation history for the property within the past year. The new York State Association of Realtors (NYSAR) had opposed similar legislation that was defeated. Click here to view the new ...
New York Gov. Paterson enacts revised Agency Disclosure law
Gov. David Paterson has signed the NYSAR-supported “Advanced Consent to Dual Agency” bill into law, Chapter 443 of 2010. This measure, which goes into effect on January 1, 2011, will provide consumers additional agency relationship choices by allowing sellers/landlords and buyers/tenants to approve dual agency in advance of that relationship occurring. The legislation also amends ...
The Truth About Staten Island: Conference House Park was the site of a 1776 peace conference
For history buffs, Staten Island offers the next best thing to time travel. On the southern most tip of Staten Island lies Conference House Park, site of a 1776 peace conference between representatives of the Continental Congress and the Commander of British Forces during the Revolutionary War. Today, the Conference House is now part of ...
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SIBOR Echoes The Truth About Staten Island: It's a Fun Place to Live
Staten Island's bustling Forest Avenue takes time for a stroll ...
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SIBOR Members, Realtors® From Across the Nation Raise Awareness at Washington Monument Rally
WASHINGTON (May 17, 2012) - An estimated 15,000 Realtors®, including...
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Staten Island Board of Realtors (SIBOR): Look Behind The Headlines When It Comes To Home Prices
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- SIBOR agrees with the following article, which states:...
