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| | NY ALHN, Richmond/Staten Island |
 | | Richmond, an original County, was organized November 1, 1683, and Comprises Staten Island, Shooter’s Island, and the islands of meadow on the west side of Staten Island. |
 | | It is separated from Long Island by New York Bay, the Narrows, and New York Harbor; from Bergen, NJ by the Kil Van Kull; and from NJ on the w. |
 | | A broad range of hills extends from the Narrows across the island, terminating between the branches of the Fresh Kils. |
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