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Best of the Web: New York City » Staten Island On The Web
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The Staten Island History Murals of Frederick Charles Stahr
Located on the main floor of Staten Island Borough Hall are thirteen large, newly restored, murals depicting scenes from Staten Island history.
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The Telegraph
The optical semaphore signal that announced the arrival of ships in New York Harbor on what was known as Telegraph Hill.
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The Top 100 Historical events in Staten Island History
A list of the 100 most important Island events as chosen by the readers of the Staten Island Advance.
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The Trees of Historic Richmond Town
The Winter/Spring 2001 issue of the Staten Island Historian describing the development of forests and agricultural trees in Historic Richmond Town and on Staten Island.
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The Waterfront Museum
Provides information on the history of the museum and the Red Hook section of Brooklyn, links to ongoing programs and a bibliography of Brooklyn-related books.
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Thoreau's Staten Island Experience
An article about Henry David Thoreau's stay on Staten Island from "Literary Traveler".
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Timeline of Maritime New York 1524-1860
Important events in the history of New York Harbor and vicinity.
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Timeline of Staten Island History
Significant dates from prehistory to the present day.
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Tottenville Businesses of the Past
An article from the Staten Island Register by Angie Mangino
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Tottenville Businesses of the Past: Part 2
The second part of Angie Mangino's article.
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Transportation Alternatives
Manhattan based non-profit advocacy organization for cyclists and pedestrians.
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Trips 123
Provides updated information on highway construction, accidents and transit delays for the New York metropolitan area.
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Tug Pegasus Preservation Project
Users can learn about the history of the tugboat Pegasus, built in 1907, current programs for children and teens, view photographs of the boat and link to tugboat related sites.
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United States House of Representatives - 13th District of New York, Staten Island
Contact Representative McMahon, explore his legislative initiatives, or read his biography.
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United States Merchant Marine Academy
The mission of the United States Merchant Marine Academy is: "To educate and graduate professional officers and leaders of honor and integrity, who are dedicated to serving the economic and defense interests of the United States in our Armed Forces and Merchant Marine...." Located at King's Point, New York, the Academy has an extensive museum of maritime art and artifacts.
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United States Senate
More information on Kirsten Gillibrand or Charles Schumer. Select New York from the menu of states, or by picking their name from an alphabetical list.
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United States Supreme Court
Locate information on your favorite Supreme Court Justice, or on a recent opinion.
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US Army Corps of Engineers: New York District
Learn about the history, mission, and current projects of the army corps. The site also provides information on geospatial data systems and activities in the New York District
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USGS Studies in the New York Bight
Includes information from the US Geological Survey's studies on Geologic Background, Sea Floor Maps, Fate of Pollutants, Sand Resources, Circulation, Coastal Vulnerability, and the Historic Area Remediation Site in the New York Bight Area.
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Verrazano's voyage: The written record
The record of Giovanni da Verrazano's 1524 voyage to the new world and Staten Island.
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Verrazano-Narrows Bridge: Historic Overview
History, statistics, and photos of the bridge.
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Volunteer Fire Companies of Staten Island
A list of the Staten Island volunteer fire companies from the mid 1800s to the early 1900s with their locations and dates of organization.
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Vote NYC
Developed and maintained by the Board of Elections in the City of New York, this site explains how to register to vote, gives upcoming election dates, locates polling places, and provides candidate lists and other information about New York City elections.
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Wagner College
Information about admissions, academic programs, student life, campus activities, and more.
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Wagner College History
A history of the college, which moved to Grimes Hill in 1918.
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Wagner College History Department
Directory of the History Department faculty at Wagner.
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Wagner College Theatre
Every year the Wagner College Theatre presents a full season of dramas, comedies and musicals.
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Wagnerpedia: Staten Island History
Projects created by the students of Wagner College include materials on: Native Americans, Huguenots, Park Hill, the Civil War, World War I, 19th Century transfomations, Edwin Markham, Prohibition Park...
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Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor
"Under statutory mandate, the mission of the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor is to investigate, deter, combat, and remedy criminal activity and influence in the Port of New York-New Jersey and to ensure fair hiring and employment practices, so the Port and region can grow and prosper."
- Working Families Party of New York
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Working Harbor Committee
Educational information about harbor history and industry. The group sponsors boat tours of the harbor that are open to the public.
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World Ship Society: Port of New York Branch
Provides annual schedules of passenger ship arrivals and departures in New York Harbor and information about ships visiting the port. Users can also get current port news, events that celebrate its history, what to see along the waterfront and how to explore the harbor
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World Trade Center, Staten Island Recovery Site
A online exhibit from the Smithsonian National Museum of American History relating to the Fresh Kills Landfill recovery operations and the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
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WSIA Radio Station
The College of Staten Island's student radio station. The page includes a live "DJ Cam".
- Young Democrats of Richmond County

