In 2009, approximately 20.0% of the population was foreign born, and 1.8% of the populace was born in Puerto Rico, U.S. Island areas, or born abroad to American parents. [226]:3 (PDF p.4)[228] Ridership for fiscal 2014 declined again to 21.25 million, while ridership on private ferry services increased. [209] The state's per-passenger subsidy in 2012 was $4.86, paid for through taxes. [50]:37 The B&O could now provide service to a ferry terminal that was closer to Manhattan public transit. 24, The New York State Educational Department. Although Staten Island is a borough of New York City, the island is topographically and geologically a part of New Jersey. [26] Of the four boats, only Hunchback survived; after the war, it was redocumented and bought by someone in Boston; it was abandoned by 1880. [citation needed], Staten Island is known as the borough of parks because of its numerous parks. 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WebMahmoud Darwish Museum, Ramallah; Badd Giacaman Museum, Bethlehem; Jebus Museum; The Mathematics Museum at Bir Zeit; Baituna al-Talhami Museum; Palestine Museum of Natural History- Institute if Biodiversity and Sustainability (Bethlehem) Hebron University Museum; The Palestinian Museum, Birzeit; Riwaya Museum - Manger [210], In fiscal 2012, the ferry carried 22.18 million passengers, the highest figure in several decades. On August 22, 1777, the Battle of Staten Island occurred between the British forces and several companies of the 2nd Canadian Regiment fighting alongside other American companies. The College of Staten Island Dolphins participate in NCAA Division II athletics. Stay & Plan. [107], Staten Island has been home to a number of national champions and world-class bowlers, including Mark Roth, Johnny Petraglia, Mary Ontek,[108] Ben McNevich, Dom LaBargo, and Joseph Berardi. This list of potential bidders was reduced to three companies by 1993. Gannon's Answer to These Who Want Then Reduced to Five Cents", "NO BELIEF FOR STATEN ISLANDERS. ", "Cars on the Staten Island Ferry again? He had campaigned on the promise that Staten Island's grievances would be addressed. [280][281] Keane and Wildstein, along with the retired British troop carriers Bibby Resolution and Bibby Venture,[282] were used to house 1,000 inmates. [45] Wiman also proposed combining the six to eight separate ferry operations so as to use just one Staten Island terminal. A fast ferry route from Staten Island to Midtown Manhattan ran briefly from 1997 to 1998; proposals to revive the route resurfaced in the 2010s. Since the 2000 census, a large Russian community has been growing on Staten Island, particularly in the Rossville, South Beach, and Great Kills area. The Lenape did not live in fixed encampments but moved seasonally, using slash and burn agriculture. Fox Hills Golf Course was one of the island's first true 18-hole courses. Upon becoming mayor in 1910, Gaynor communicated to his administration's docks commissioner, Calvin Tompkins, that the operating costs of that route needed to be reduced; in response, Tompkins replaced the superintendent of ferries. The union was formalized in the Articles of Confederation, which came into force on March 1, 1781, after 359 acres (145ha) of State Forests, state wildlife management areas and Wetlands are managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation: The 359 acres (145ha) of NYS Department of Environmental Conservation land throughout the island are patrolled by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Police officers and one NYS DEC Forest Ranger, who has the dual task of law enforcement and fire suppression. [138] Staten Island native Joe Moresco was President of the Metropolitan section of the PGA in 1969 and 1970, was the Section's Professional of the Year in 1971 and is a member of the PGA Metropolitan Section Hall of Fame, along with Jim Albus. [17], By the mid-18th century, there were three separate ferry companies offering services between lower Manhattan and the eastern shore of Staten Island. [1], The scrapyard was founded in the 1930s by John J. Witte and managed by him until his death in 1980. The S79 SBS is the only Select Bus Service route in the borough. [164], With the opening of NYC Ferry in 2017, politicians and Staten Island residents again advocated bringing more ferry service to Staten Island, including adding one ferry each to Manhattan and Brooklyn, a stop on the South Shore, and extra stops on the WhitehallSt. Ultimately, 65% of Staten Island residents voted to secede, through the approval of a new city charter making Staten Island an independent city, but implementation was blocked in the State Assembly. About 7.9% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.2% of those under age 18 and 9.9% of those age 65 or over. [275] Its two classmates, Kolff (later Walter Keane) and Merrell (later Vernon C. Bain, then Harold A. Wildstein)[278] were shipped to Rikers Island in 1987 to help alleviate prison overcrowding there,[279] to be used as an interim housing solution while new jail facilities were being built. Once the largest landfill in the[], 2022 Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, NYC Compost Project hosted by Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden. The borough also has three administrative districts, each served by a local Community Board. Michael McMahon, a Conservative Democrat, is the current District Attorney.[75]. The West Shore is the island's least populated and most industrial part. [179], The ferry to Staten Island departs Manhattan from the Staten Island Ferry Whitehall Terminal at South Ferry, at the southernmost tip of Manhattan near the Battery, and follows a single route. Since 1990 the Borough president has acted as an advocate for the borough at the mayoral agencies, the City Council, the New York state government, and corporations. The sill extends southward beyond the cliffs in Jersey City beneath the Upper New York Harbor and resurfaces on Staten Island. WebThe United States of America was created on July 4, 1776, with the U.S. See our 2022 Advocacy Priorities. [156] The St. George Terminal, first opened in 1886,[157] was rebuilt in 1951[158] and again in the 2000s. Visitors can explore the diversity of the American experience, especially that of Staten Island and its neighboring communities, from the colonial period to the present. [96][97], The Stadium Theatre was a 1,037-seat movie theater in Tottenville from 1927 to 1957. It was a very low profile visit where she rode a ferry across NY Harbor. During the 1932 NFL season, the Stapletons, last in the NFL, played the eventual season champion Chicago Bears to a scoreless tie. [251] Deliveries were delayed after Eastern Shipbuilding's shipyard in Panama City, Florida, was severely damaged by Hurricane Michael in October 2018,[253] and again in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. [22][23] Westfield and Clifton were purchased by the Union Army in September 1861, almost immediately after they had been delivered. [77] The city would pay $3.2 million to take over operations of the ferry,[76] including $2 million for five new screw-propelled ships,[78] one named for each of the five boroughs. Ki Longfellow was born on the island. Erastus Wiman, the developer of St. George, brought the team to Staten Island at a stadium called the St. George Grounds, near the site of the present-day Staten Island Yankees' Richmond County Bank Ballpark and the Staten Island Ferry terminal. [127], Around this time, ferry services in the area were being discontinued and replaced by bridges and tunnels, leading to the eventual demise of the 69th Street ferry. [283] The vessels were removed from prison use in 1997, after the Vernon C. Bain floating barge was built;[2] and both vessels were scrapped in 2004. [309][300], A map showing the route of the ferry through Upper New York Bay, City ownership and ferries to other destinations. Back. [106] As of 2014, McAlarney was Staten Island's all-time high-school boys' scoring leader with 2,566 points. [197] A "gateway to the city", set against the backdrop of Manhattan's greatest buildings on one side and the river on the other, the design was created to imbue the terminal "with a strong sense of civic presence". The local dairy, owned by the Weissglass family, financed promoter Gabe Rispoli with $700 so he could make improvements to an existing sporting facility that became known as Weissglass Stadium. [87][88] The next year, the city took ownership of the five B&O ships. The team was based in Stapleton at Thompson Stadium, located on the current site of Berta A. Dreyfus Intermediate School 49 and the Stapleton Houses. [183] Many other films and TV episodes use the Staten Island Ferry in establishing shots. So Why Is Staten Island a Part of New York, Anyway? [300] Two years later, on September 19, 1997, the terminal was also the site of an incident involving a vehicle. During the war, Vanderbilt profited from carrying cargo along the Hudson River, and he bought extra boats with these profits. [citation needed]. A welcoming place where our diverse community is included, enabled, and empowered to learn, explore and play. The three remaining ferries were scrapped by 1947, Brooklyn having served as a floating school for the United States Coast Guard in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, beginning in 1943, and Richmond having been converted to a barge in 1944. At Whitehall, connections are available to the New York City Subway and several local New York City Bus routes. [174], MTA Regional Bus Operations provides local and limited bus service with over 30 lines throughout Staten Island. [215] By 1898, the fare had been reduced back to a nickel. Staten Island was consolidated with New York City in 1898. [132] The 69th Street ferry ceased operation in 1964, due to the opening of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge a short distance south of its route. [174][175], The Staten Island Ferry operates 24/7. Staten Island is split between two state Senate districts. FALL RIVER SHIP DAMAGED The Plymouth Backs Into Wrong Pier, Hitting the Yale--Many Incoming Vessels Delayed", "FOG HERE CAUSES 4 HARBOR MISHAPS; 12 Hurt in Ferryboat Crash -- Air Travel at a Standstill -- Relief Expected by Noon FOG HERE CAUSES 4 HARBOR MISHAPS", "TWO FERRYBOATS CRASH AT BATTERY; Staten Island Vessel Enters Wrong Slip in Heavy Fog, Hits Ellis Island Craft", "14 Hurt as Staten Island Ferry Smashes Into Terminal Pilings", "JUSTICE STORY: The mystery of the 'Sunday Bomber' who terrorized New York", "Man with Sword Kills 2 and Wounds 9 on S.I. It is an underappreciated attraction, harboring peacocks and an equestrian center.[88]. The New York City Marathon is a foot race run over a 42.2km (26.2mi) course through the five boroughs of New York City. [80], From 1902 to 1903, there were debates on where to put the new Whitehall terminal; and Whitehall Street was decided on as the best location. This brought the number of boats ordered by Hylan's administration to 16. Wildlife found on Staten Island include white-tailed deer (which have increased from a population of 24 in 2008 to 2,000 in 2017 due to a hunting ban and a lack of predators),[44] as well as hundreds of species of birds including bald eagles, turkey, hawks, egrets and ring-necked pheasants. Centuries of ordinary people, from every background, building an extraordinary country. Isachsen, Yngvar W. "Continental Collisions and Ancient Volcanoes: The Geology of Southeastern New York", Educational Leaflet No. [104] Staten Island Little League was the island's first Little League. ; Investigation Begun Before the Board of Steam Vessel Inspectors", "THE NORTHFIELD ACCIDENT. Burial Ridge, a Lenape burial ground on a bluff overlooking Raritan Bay in Tottenville, is the largest pre-European burial ground in New York City. It is known by many other names including the Witte Marine Scrap Yard, the Arthur Kill Boat Yard, and the Tugboat Graveyard. It originally ran single-ended boats but eventually expanded its fleet to include double-ended boats. [89], The ferry service from St. George to 39th Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, became city-operated on November 1, 1906,[90][46] as provided for by the 1903 law transferring ownership of that route to the city. [83] In 2018, Matthew Titone, a Democrat who at the time was a member of the New York State Assembly for the 61st District, was elected Surrogate Judge for Richmond County, which covers all of Staten Island. Object to Another Lease to the Rapid Transit Company -- Mayor Hears Their Plaints", "STATEN ISLAND FERRY TO BE OWNED BY CITY; Sinking Fund Commission Adopts Mayor Low's Suggestion. [13] The Tompkins and Staples Ferry, operated by Vice President Tompkins's son Minthorne,[13][18] ran from a pier at the Tompkinsville end of the highway to Whitehall Street in lower Manhattan. [141][142], There was a controversial plan by the International Speedway Corporation (ISC) to build an 82,000-seat race track[143] on the island that would host National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) races by 2010. Starting from 10/21/2022 until 1/08/2023, take a Journey To The East with friends and family to explore WebJust two blocks from the Staten Island Ferry, the 1900-seat St. George Theatre is the premier performing arts center for Staten Island, hosting to live performances including dance, comedy, illusion, musical theater, children's events, and music concerts. [76] Its Brooklyn terminus was located near the Brooklyn, Bath and West End Railroad's former 39th Street terminal, but as that railroad had been converted into the West End subway line, the Brooklyn ferry now primarily served industrial interests in Sunset Park. [84]:29, All of the ships except for Richmond were finished by April 1905[85] and delivered during the late summer and early fall of that year. 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Savino's 2013 Staten Island Railway Rider Report", "Crash of Ferry Leaves Questions On Enforcement of Safety Rules", "Staten Island Ferry costs taxpayers $4.86 per passenger, per trip", "Staten Island Ferry Sees Record Number Of Riders in Past Year", "STATEN ISLAND FERRY FARES. [5][8][9] Scenes from the 2010 thriller Salt were filmed on site. [177] Most recently people have been using "The Rock", more commonly associated with Alcatraz, as a nickname that first appeared in a New York Times article in 2007. [131] Ridership on the ferry peaked in 1964, with 27.5 million passengers, but the figure dropped to 22 million in 1965, after the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge opened. [32][36] Among those injured was Antonio Meucci, an Italian immigrant who was developing the first telephone at the time; he was so poor that his wife sold his lab and telephone prototype to buy $6 worth of medications. The per capita income for the borough was $23,905. [101] In 2012 the building became the home of the Crossroads Church. The Dutch did not establish a permanent settlement on Staaten Eylandt for many decades. He wrote for the Staten Island Advance as a golf columnist and was influential in bringing the US Open to Shinnecock Hills and Bethpage State Park, and promoted the creation of the New York City Amateur. [229] Public ridership then began rising in subsequent years, especially after the 2015 increase in trip frequency, when ridership reached 21.9 million. [100] Another vessel in the fleet, Castleton, was sold to a private owner in 1915; its classmate, Robert Garrett (renamed Stapleton in 1906) would remain in city ownership until 1922. WebThings to Do in Staten Island, New York: See Tripadvisor's 25,416 traveler reviews and photos of Staten Island tourist attractions. An NYC Ferry route operates between St. George Terminal and Manhattan's West Side since August 2021, calling at Battery Park City/Vesey Street and terminating at Pier 79/Midtown West. FERRY PLANT; Speakers Say Present Company Cannot Give Adequate Service. But is it true? [154] Unlike the other four boroughs, Staten Island has no large, numbered grid system for its roads. Staten Island is known internationally for its hip hop culture from the critically acclaimed Wu-Tang Clan. [50]:100 Two 225-foot (69m) steel-hulled ferryboats were built during this time and delivered in 1888. Staten Island's Mid-Island Little League won the 1964 Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Staten Island is the base of New York City's Republican Party in citywide elections. 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The names of the Instead of offering the franchise to either the B&O or Rogers, the Sinking Fund Commission decided, in March 1903, that the city could run two ferry routes from Staten Island. [252] Delivery of the new ships was originally planned for 2019 and 2020. [284] Most of the Kennedy class[23] has also been scrapped. In New York City mayoral elections, Staten Island has traditionally been reliably Republican, having last voted Democratic for incumbent mayor Ed Koch in 1985. [112] By the end of that summer, the three ferry routes were advertised as the most convenient way to get to Staten Island until a tunnel between Staten Island and Brooklyn could be completed,[113] although the tunnel never was finished because its construction was halted a year later. Captain Christopher Billopp, after years of distinguished service in the Royal Navy, came to America in 1674 along with the newly appointed royal governor of New York and the Jerseys Sir Edmund Andros, in charge of a company of infantry. [19][18] Vanderbilt remained a dominant figure in the ferry business until the Civil War in the early 1860s. [111], The Daily News Golden Gloves Tournament started in 1927. In 2019, New York City councilman Joe Borelli announced his plan to introduce another set of bills to study the feasibility of secession. 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In 1860, parts of Castleton and Southfield were made into a new town, Middletown. Citywide Ferry Service was not planning to serve transit-deprived South Shore. Each boat has a crew of 16, carries a maximum of 4,427 passengers and up to 30 vehicles, is 310 feet (94m) long by 70 feet (21m) wide, with a draft of 13feet 10inches (4.22m), of 2,794 gross tons, with a service speed of 16 knots (30km/h), and engines capable of 9,000 horsepower (6.7 MW). [23] Staten Islanders protested against the city's discontinuance of the Stapleton ferry, to no avail. [296], On November 7, 1978, American Legion crashed into the concrete seawall near the Statue of Liberty ferry port during a dense fog, injuring 173 people on board. Join artist Ann Marie McDonnell and Historic Richmond Town collections manager Carli DeFillo for a gallery tour of our exhibition, Art Inspired by the Collection, and a discussion of how McDonnell found her inspiration in objects from Staten Islands rich history, and how her art inspires new ways of looking at these objects and connecting to our past and present. The boats started running in 1897. [225] The study found that, after accounting for the expenses of implementing the fare system, a $4 fare would generate net revenue of $35.5 million over fifteen years, while a $2 fare would generate net revenue of only $804,000 during the same time. [86] Richmond was ready by May 20; and as it had been built in Port Richmond, there was no need to transport the boat. Tysen Manor Golf Course, which was located on 100-acre (40ha) site between Hylan Boulevard, Mill Road, New Dorp Lane, and Tysens Lane, was in existence from 1928 until 1936. Staten Island's only community radio station, Maker Park Radio, is located in the Stapleton neighborhood of Staten Island. [93] The fact that they live on Staten Island and not more centrally in New York City is a common joke within the series, and their attempts to take over the entire borough have resulted in control of only five houses, according to the group. [126] With the lowest bid for the three boats coming in at $6.44 million, the Merrell class was more expensive than the Mary Murray class before it, which had cost only $1 million a boat. Staten Island has three City Council members, the smallest number among the five boroughs. Metro-North Railroad. As of 2010[update], 70.39% (306,310) of Staten Island residents age 5 and older spoke only English at home, while 10.02% (43,587) spoke Spanish, 3.14% (13,665) Russian, 3.11% (13,542) Italian, 2.39% (10,412) Chinese, 1.81% (7,867) other Indo-European languages, 1.38% (5,990) Arabic, 1.01% (4,390) Polish, 0.88% (3,812) Korean, 0.80% (3,500) Tagalog, 0.76% (3,308) other Asian languages, 0.62% (2,717) Urdu, 0.57% (2,479) other Indic languages, and African languages were spoken as a first language by 0.56% (2,458) of the population over the age of five. Speeches, pageants, picnics, and fireworks marked the celebration, which lasted for two days. The Staten Island county sheriff operated a jail system on Staten Island until 1942, when the Staten Island jail system was transferred from the county sheriff's department to the New York City Department of Corrections and eventually closed. Exploring and preserving diverse stories of American life. [260] George W. Loft shared her name with another boat used up the Hudson River, and so the other boat had to be renamed. The contract was signed on June 20, 1904. Empire Outlets features 100 designer outlets. Inspection of Col. Doubleday's heavy artillery regiment", "Staten Island Rapid Transit: The Essential History", "City Items; Change in Ownership of the Staten Island Ferry", "APPALLING DISASTER. WebGeorge Herbert Walker Bush was born in Milton, Massachusetts, on June 12, 1924. [31][32] Vanderbilt subsequently lost interest in Staten Island's transit operations, and he handed the operations of the ferry and railroad over to his brother, Jacob Vanderbilt, who was the president of the company until 1883. [94], The Ritz Theater in Port Richmond, a movie theater and vaudeville venue now a home-improvement showroom, once hosted the biggest names in rock and roll and show business. Declaration of Independence of thirteen British colonies in North America.In the Lee Resolution two days prior, the colonies resolved that they were free and independent states. As of the 2018 Estimate, 22.2% of residents are foreign born. The jail system was not transferred until January 1, 1942. [188], While the ferries no longer transport motor vehicles, they do transport bicycles. The Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanic Gardens (1000 Richmond Terrace) is home to The Staten Island Museum, The Staten Island Children's Museum, Heritage Farm, The Newhouse Gallery, The Chinese Scholar's Garden and the Great Hall. [185][186] Although the temporary terminals included car loading areas, car boarding was discontinued after the September 11 attacks. Will Expend $2,000,000 for New Boats -- Alderman McCall's Plea for Municipal Ownership May Be Granted", "CONDEMN STATEN ISLAND FERRY TERMINALS NEXT; Sinking Fund Commission So Authorizes Controller", "TWENTY-MINUTE FERRY TO STATEN ISLAND NOW; Mayor Said: "Go Ahead, Bunt," and the First Boat Was Off. Howe established his headquarters in New Dorp at the Rose and Crown Tavern, near the junction of present New Dorp Lane and Richmond Road. WebThe Staten Island Ferry is a passenger ferry route operated by the New York City Department of Transportation.The ferry's single route runs 5.2 miles (8.4 km) through New York Harbor between the New York City boroughs of Manhattan and Staten Island, with ferry boats making the trip in about 25 minutes.The ferry operates 24 hours a day, 7 days [176], The ferry ride affords views of the Downtown Jersey City skyline, the Lower Manhattan skyline, Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island, Ellis Island, Governors Island and the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. The first American National championship was played at the Staten Island Cricket and Baseball Club (now known as the Staten Island Cricket Club) in September 1880. Rooms at the hotel were reserved months in advance as local abolitionists, including prominent free blacks, prepared for the festivities. [293] Five years later, on February 8, 1958, Dongan Hills was hit by the Norwegian tanker Tynefield, injuring 15 people. [81] In 1904, after the Staten Island Railway Company refused the city's offer of $500,000 for the two terminals, the city started a process to condemn the land around the terminals. [42][23] A new boat, Southfield II, was delivered that year. The original charters were of no help because they were worded ambiguously. In that year, Staten Island secured Judicial Independence when a new law was signed, creating New York's 13th Judicial District. [144] As such it is a popular destination on Saturday nights, and beer and food items are served at the snack bar. The magazine-style show takes content from NY1's hourly newscasts called "Your Staten Island News Now". ***Snug Harbor will be closing early on Thursday, November 24, 2022 and Saturday, December 25, 2022. [29], Erastus Wiman, a Canadian entrepreneur, planned to develop Staten Island by adding transit. WebAbout Our Coalition. Clovena Club was in the vicinity of Clove Road and Victory Boulevard in 1897. George R. R. Martin based King's Landing on the view of Staten Island from his childhood home in Bayonne, New Jersey.[90]. The island was laced with Native American foot trails, one of which followed the south side of the ridge near the course of present-day Richmond Road and Amboy Road. In 1698, the population was 727. Staten Island (/sttn/ STAT-n) is a borough of New York City, coextensive with Richmond County, in the U.S. state of New York. daily. It was repulsed in part by troops led by British Commander Francis Rawdon-Hastings, 1st Marquess of Hastings. Get Email Updates. Staten Island is positioned at the center of New York Bight, a sharp bend in the shoreline between New Jersey and Long Island. NY Transit Museum & Shop Other. [citation needed], Staten Island's Arts District is located in the North Shore region with many locations to see music and experience art. It runs 24/7 every 15 to 20 minutes during weekday rush hours and every 30 minutes at other times. [128], By 1967, all other ferries in New York City had closed due to competition from automobile traffic, and the St. George-to-Whitehall route was the only ferry in the city. See All. [7][11] The Richmond Turnpike Company began to operate the first motorized ferry between New York and Staten Island in 1817,[12] Nautilus, which was commanded by Captain John DeForest, the brother-in-law of Cornelius Vanderbilt. This North Shore Branch of the Staten Island Railway was built, owned, and operated by the B&O, which used it for passenger service until 1953. [12], The combined company, the Staten Island and New York Ferry Company, ran services from Whitehall Street to Tompkinsville, Stapleton, and Clifton. The Americans finally withdrew. The Wagner College Seahawks participate in NCAA Division I athletics and are a member of the Northeast Conference (NEC). In addition to the island's highways (I-278, NY 440, Korean War Veterans Parkway), the borough's neighborhoods are connected by a number of heavily trafficked roads including Hylan Boulevard, the longest street in New York City.[155]. 70 were here. Conrail Shared Assets Operations operates freight rail service for customers of CSX Transportation and the Norfolk Southern Railway via the Travis Branch, with a 38-acre (15ha) intermodal on-dock rail facility on the West Shore of Staten Island, which connects to the National Rail System via the Arthur Kill Rail Bridge to New Jersey. Enjoy imaginative, creative, and cultural hands-on experiences for children ages 1 and up. Michael Ollis of Staten Island, who was killed in action during the War in Afghanistan. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line, the lowest of the five boroughs. Historic Richmond Town is New York City's living history village and museum complex. Located in the city's southwest portion, the borough is separated from New Jersey by the Arthur Kill and the Kill Van Kull and from the rest of New York by New York Bay. [4], Cornelius Vanderbilt, an entrepreneur from Stapleton, Staten Island, who would become one of the world's richest people, started a ferry service from Staten Island to Manhattan in 1810. [5] Staten Island has sometimes been called "the forgotten borough" by inhabitants who feel neglected by the city government.[6][7]. As part of this process, Staten Island, as well as several minor neighboring islands, was designated as Richmond County. A subway tunnel called the Staten Island Tunnel started construction in 1923, but was abandoned two years later; the completed portion lies dormant beneath Owl's Head Park in Brooklyn. These divisions later evolved into the four towns of Castleton, Northfield, Southfield, and Westfield. As of 2015, 82% of Staten Island households owned a car, the highest rate of any borough. [176] The ferry carried 23.9 million passengers in fiscal year 2016. Its population was 24,697 at the 2010 census, up from 24,100 at the 2000 census. Tavern on the Green, a restaurant that closed in 1976, was originally the golf course's clubhouse, near the location of the current post office on Hylan Boulevard. 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