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  Staten Island - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It is connected to New Jersey by the Bayonne Bridge, the Outerbridge Crossing, the Goethals Bridge, and to Brooklyn by the Verrazano Narrows Bridge.
The island was probably abandoned later, possibly because of the extinction of large mammals on the island.
The Village of New Brighton in the town of Castleton was incorporated in 1866, and in 1872 the Village of New Brighton annexed all the remainder of the Town of Castleton and became coterminous with the town.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Staten_Island,_New_York   (3146 words)

  
 Long Island - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Long Island is an island of New York, at 1,377 square miles (3566 km²) the largest island in the continental United States, and with 7.4 million residents the most populous island in thte United States and the 17th most populous island in the world.
Long Island has a climate that is very similar to other coastal areas of the Northeastern United States; it has warm, humid summers and cold winters, but the Atlantic Ocean helps bring afternoon sea breezes that temper the heat in the warmer months and limit the frequency and severity of thunderstorms.
Geologically, the island is formed of two spines of glacial moraine, consisting largely of gravel and loose rock over deeply-buried bedrock, formed during the two most recent pulses of the Wisconsinan glaciation, also by a chain of volcanos and earthquakes, with a sandier outwash plain beyond.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Long_Island,_New_York   (2653 words)

  
 Staten Island -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Indeed, much of the central and southern sections of the island were once dominated by farms, primarily dairy and poultry farms, some of which were still in existence as recently as the early (The decade from 1960 to 1969) 1960s.
In the late (The decade from 1960 to 1969) 1960s the island was the site of important battles of open-space preservation, resulting in the largest area of parkland in New York City and an extensive (A belt of parks or rural land surrounding a town or city) Greenbelt that laces the island with woodland trails.
The British again used the island as a staging ground for their final evacuation of (The largest city in New York State and in the United States; located in southeastern New York at the mouth of the Hudson river; a major financial and cultural center) New York City on December 5, 1783.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/s/st/staten_island.htm   (2660 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Long Island, New York   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
On the western part of Long Island are the New York City boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens; east of them are Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Geologically, the island is formed of two spines of glacial moraine, consisting largely of gravel and loose rock over deeply-buried bedrock, formed during the two most recent pulses of the Wisconsinan glaciation, with a sandier outwash plain beyond.
Technically speaking, the island is actually a peninsula separated from the mainland by the East River, a tidal estuary of the Hudson River.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Long-Island,-New-York   (536 words)

  
 Staten Island, New York
Staten Island is both the name of an island on the west side of the Hudson River at the entrance of New York Harbor as well as the name of the one of the five boroughs of New York City.
As an island, it is separated from Long Island by the Narrows and from mainland New Jersey by the Arthur Kill and the Kill Van Kull.
As an administrative division of New York City, the borough includes the island of Staten Island, as well as several minor unpopulated islands in lower New York Harbor, Newark Bay and the Arthur Kill.
www.fact-index.com /s/st/staten_island__new_york.html   (1627 words)

  
 ipedia.com: Staten Island Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
For other uses, see Staten Island Staten Island is both the name of an island on the west side of the Narrows at the entrance of New York Harbor as well as the name of the one of the five boroughs of...
Staten Island is both the name of an island on the west side of the Narrows at the entrance of New York Harbor as well as the name of the one of the five boroughs of New York City in the United States.
At the end of the Second Anglo-Dutch War in 1667, the New Netherlands colony was ceded to England in the Treaty of Breda.
www.ipedia.com /staten_island.html   (1801 words)

  
 NYCDOT - Staten Island Ferry Information
In response to the current disruption to Staten Island Ferry service, the New York City Office of Emergency Management, in coordination with the Department of Transportation, the Police Department and MTA/NYC Transit, is implementing an emergency plan to provide alternative transportation service to inconvenienced ferry passengers.
Ferry customers bound from Manhattan to Staten Island are advised to take the Brooklyn-bound R subway from Whitehall Street to one of two stations in Brooklyn where NYCT buses will be available.
The New York City Department of Transportation is now the first ferry operator in the United States to voluntarily comply with this internationally accepted safety regime.
www.nyc.gov /html/dot/html/masstran/ferries/statfery.html   (2398 words)

  
 The New Fantasy Island: First Look by Anthony Leong
At its best, the original "Fantasy Island" did have some interesting and poignant examinations of the life's complications, such as a favorite episode of mine that had a pregnant woman, certain to die giving birth, seeing the disheartening future in store for her unborn daughter.
But at its worst, "Fantasy Island" was an endless parade of washed-up TV stars engaged in cloying and annoying epiphany sessions.
Building on the adage 'be careful what you wish for', these vacationers find that their fantasies of romance, fulfillment, or comeuppance have ironic outcomes, and they wind up learning more from their experiences than they bargained for.
www.geocities.com /Hollywood/Theater/3119/fantasy.html   (854 words)

  
 Block Island and More!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The stone walls and rambling roses, the vistas of land and sea, the sweep of Crescent Beach, the pocket beaches caught between pounding surf and steep bluff.
We hope that it introduces you to our fine, unique island community, and gives you a better sense of how and where to find the additional information you need to plan your Block Island vacation.
The Block Island Tourism Council, along with the Block Island Chamber of Commerce, is working to preserve the safe, scenic, enjoyable seaside wonderland which has attracted visitors from all over the world for over 150 years.
www.ids.net /flybi   (259 words)

  
 Sunrise County Creations - Campobello Island, New Brunswick
Campobello Island is in Charlotte County, New Brunswick Canada but the only way to travel to other Canadian points without entering the United States is by a seasonal commercial ferry to nearby Deer Island and then a free government operated ferry to mainland New Brunswick from there.
This is the end of the road on the island and the parking area for the East Quoddy Head Lighthouse.
Campobello Island is also home to an 18 hole golf course and you can find a small motel or bed and breakfast and spend the night on the island.
www.mainenewbrunswick.com /area/campobello   (1458 words)

  
 Chatham Island
The Sisters is an island structure about 12 miles north of the Chatham Islands.
Paua (fl abalone): This shellfish is harvested in the inshore waters of the Chatham Island and exported fresh and frozen to many countries.
William Broughton landed and took possession of the island in the name of King George III of England.
www.musc.edu /cando/kidsat/chatham   (1163 words)

  
 STLI Service 2 Description
Through the years, this gateway to the new world was enlarged from its original 3.3 acres to 27.5 acres by landfill supposedly obtained from the ballast of ships, excess earth from the construction of the New York City subway system and elsewhere.
The new structure on Ellis Island, built of "Georgia pine", opened on January 1, 1892; Annie Moore, a 15 year-old Irish girl, accompanied by her two brothers, entered history and a new country as she was the very first immigrant to be processed at Ellis Island.
Despite the island's reputation as an "Island of Tears", the vast majority of immigrants were treated courteously and respectfully, and were free to begin their new lives in America after only a few short hours on Ellis Island.
www.nps.gov /stli/serv02.htm   (5462 words)

  
 Nassau Bahamas - New Providence Island, Bahamas and Paradise Island, Bahamas
Nassau is the center of industry, commerce and communications and presents a special charm which captures the elegance of the old world while at the same time incorporating up-to-the-minute modern features.
Beautiful Paradise Island is linked to Nassau by bridge and has gorgeous beaches, luxury hotels, a large casino and first class entertainment.
New Providence is home to Nassau--the nation's capital is the center of industry and commerce in the Bahamas and serves an interesting blend of old world colonial architecture, vast straw markets, and an abundance of people combined with sophisticated new world luxury reminiscent of the 007 movies.
www.thebahamasguide.com /islands/nassau   (449 words)

  
 Coney Island History Web Site   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Coney Island was considered the world's largest and premier amusement area during the first half of the 20th Century.
It was a beach resort that provided carefree entertainment and thrilling amusement park rides to the millions of residents that lived in New York City.
And now that three or four recently published Coney Island history books are available, only those who are seeking a comprehensive history book, or one that covers all of Coney Island's rides and attractions, will be my customers.
naid.sppsr.ucla.edu /coneyisland   (1141 words)

  
 Islandear Music Blog
John Taylor and Nick Rhodes formed the band in Birmingham, England in 1978, envisioning a group with the raw do-it-yourself energy of the Sex Pistols, the dance grooves of Chic, and the elegant style of David Bowie and Roxy Music.
Andrew Fletcher then became part of the band and it was renamed “Composition of Sound.” David Gahan joined the band in 1980 after Vince Clarke heard him perform at a local gig, and “Depeche Mode” was born.
The new name was taken from a French fashion magazine, “Dépêche-mode”, which translates to “Fast Fashion”.
www.islandear.com   (557 words)

  
 Beaver Island . Net -- Beaver Island, Michigan
With all the progress on the Island - new pavement in town, new homes, new medical center, new police, today we were overjoyed to see three horse drawn buggies on the East Side Drive reminding us what Beaver Island is all about.
The Beaver Beacon is proud to be a member of the Beaver Island Chamber of Commerce.
Garden Island and the Israelites´ clearings on High Island as seen from the air in 1938.
www.beaverisland.net   (204 words)

  
 Shelter Island, Long Island, New York
Only 90 miles from New York City and comprising one third of Shelter Island, the Preserve was acquired by The Nature Conservancy in January of 1980.
Mashomack was purchased to stop development of this nearly pristine peninsula and to protect one of the most dense populations of breeding ospreys on the east coast.
The extensive salt marshes of Mashomack are vitally significant ecologically, being the breeding ground and nursery for the smallest links in the marine chain of life.
www.shelter-island.org /mashomack.html   (713 words)

  
 New England Airlines - Scheduled Block Island Flights, Charter Service - Information and Reservations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Daily schedule of flights to Block Island begins at 7:30am (year 'round) from Westerly, RI.
New England Airlines has been providing daily scheduled air service to Block Island as a certificated Commuter Airline since 1970!
Flying to Block Island from L.A., Washington, or Timbuktu, New England Airlines will arrange a private charter to meet your arriving airline flight and whisk you to Block Island from any one of the nearby major airports such as Providence, Hartford, Boston, or New York.
users.ids.net /flybi/nea   (234 words)

  
 Ragdoll Cats-Ragdoll Kittens-Ragdoll New York - Long Island Ragdolls New York - Ragdolls - New York
Long Island Ragdolls is a small Ragdoll Cat Breeder located just outside of New York City in Nassau County, Long Island.
And if you become interested in owning a Ragdoll cat and we don't have one at that time, we would be happy to suggest someone who does..
Kittens are ready to go to new homes at 10 to 12 weeks of age AND when they weigh well OVER 2 pounds.
www.longislandragdolls.com   (490 words)

  
 New Zealand South - information site for tourism, business, accommodation and agribusiness in New Zealand's southern ...
Fly Fishing Southern New Zealand - Tailor-made fishing trips in the spectacular central southern South Island of New Zealand with a professional fishing guide - fly fishing in rivers, streams and lakes for both rainbow and brown trout.
The Agribusiness Group NZ Ltd The AgriBusiness Group is a new consultancy group established to focus on improving performance in businesses and organisations in the Primary Industry Sector in New Zealand and Internationally.
Fulton Hogan New Crop Centre The Otago Polytechnics New Crop Centre at Cromwell focusses on crops suitable for the Central Otago area and southern New Zealand.
www.nzsouth.co.nz   (3951 words)

  
 Battle Summary: New Madrid/Island No. 10, MO
Nearby was New Madrid, one of the weak points.
The force marched overland through swamps, lugging supplies and artillery, reached the New Madrid outskirts on March 3, and laid siege to the city.
On the 14th, Pope’s army discovered that New Madrid was deserted and moved in to occupy it.
www.cr.nps.gov /hps/abpp/battles/mo012.htm   (358 words)

  
 Thank you for visiting Long Island Genealogy
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Please contact Long Island Genealogy if you see any information that is not credited properly so that the error can be corrected immediately.
Disclaimer: Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information on The Long Island Genealogy Website we are all subject to human error, therefore researchers should, whenever possible, check the original source of any information.
www.longislandgenealogy.com   (692 words)

  
 Roosevelt Island Tram, New York City   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Originally built as a temporary means of transportation for island residents by New York State's Urban Development Corporation, it has become a permanent part of the life of the island and a treasure for New Yorkers and visitors throughout the world.
Who runs it The tram is managed by Interfac, a division of JWP on behalf of the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation of the State of New York ("RIOC").
RIOC is a state public benefit corporation created in 1984 to run the island's services and complete the island's development.
www.ny.com /transportation/ri_tramway.html   (428 words)

  
 Statue Of Liberty National Monument (National Park Service)
In addition, visitors can walk out onto the Statue’s observation deck to see the panoramic views of New York City and the Harbor, and witness the Statue up close from her promenade and Ft. Wood.
Located on 12-acre Liberty Island in New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty was a gift of international friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States and is one of the most universal symbols of political freedom and democracy.
Liberty Island is federal property located within the territorial jurisdiction of the State of New York.
www.nps.gov /stli   (288 words)

  
 Central South Island NZ
Including the towns of Timaru, Temuka, Geraldine, Pleasant Point and Peel Forest, the area is only two hours drive south of Christchurch and a similar drive to Dunedin and is the gateway to New Zealand’s most majestic mountains, including its highest peak Mt Cook.
The region is developing a strong appeal to international visitors seeking an alternative itinerary to the traditional South Island tourism route.
The locals know that they can be absorbing the beauty of the famed High Country in the morning and basking in the sand of Caroline Bay in Timaru in the afternoon — it’s a special feature of the area that they enjoy sharing with newcomers.
www.southisland.org.nz   (268 words)

  
 Welcome to ConeyIsland.com!
Coney Island USA's artist in residence, Marie Roberts is bringing her work to a new venue in this important retrospective at the Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art.
While this work is traditionally seen on the walls of our historic building on the seashore, her Sistine Chapel, the gallery setting puts it all in a new perspective.
Coney Island USA has teamed up with PODgallery.com to offer a selection of images from the museum collection as fine art prints.
www.coneyislandusa.com   (316 words)

  
 Bicycle (Long Island)
Paumonok is an umbrella club for the five largest bicycle clubs catering to the bicycle rider on Long Island, New York and the G.B.S.C Bicycle Racing Team.
In 1987 mostly in an effort to organize what was to become an enormously successful cycling event, the "Long Island GEAR (Great Eastern Area Rally)", the five largest clubs came together and formed an umbrella organization.
This affords us much greater opportunity to be contributors to the preservation and expansion of cycling resources when the political environment is favorable, and to protest much more effectively when it is not.
www.bicyclelongisland.org   (622 words)

  
 FHWA Rhode Island Division
The project will include a new interchange with I-95, a new bridge across the Providence River, and a new roadway just south of the Hurricane Barrier.
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has implemented a new high-tech system to monitor, assess and respond to roadway emergencies.
FHWA's Rhode Island Division, working with our partners at the Rhode Island Department of Transportation, The Rhode Island State Planning Council, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority, and others is working to bring safe, efficient, and clean transportation to the citizens and businesses of Rhode Island, New England, and the United States.
www.fhwa.dot.gov /ridiv/rihome.htm   (389 words)

  
 Volcano Camera - White Island crater, New Zealand
Images of White Island crater from the volcano camera situated at the abandoned sulphur works on White Island, New Zealand.
The last twenty four images are shown and the images roll over approximately every hour.
The trace will appear red if the signal has been clipped; this is to stop the current line overwriting too much of the surrounding image.
www.geonet.org.nz /whiteisland.html   (133 words)

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