The great consolidation of 1898
Manhattan and the grid system
Brooklyn and its independent spirit
Queens and its diverse global mosaic
The Bronx and its cultural revolution
Staten Island and the green coast
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schopenhauer Staten Island Greenbelt
Greenest borough, / Up on Todt Hill, / Our wild escape!
schopenhauer Frustrated by city neglect, an overwhelming majority of Staten Island residents voted to secede from New York City in 1993.
schopenhauer Opened as a temporary dump in 1948, the Fresh Kills Landfill grew into the largest man-made structure on Earth.
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The free ferry: The Staten Island Ferry became completely free to ride in 1997 as a political deal to ease the borough's secessionist anger.
An area of undeveloped land, parkland, or forest within or surrounding an urban area. Staten Island's Greenbelt, officially designated in 1984, preserves 2,800 acres of contiguous public parkland and natural areas.
Should Staten Island finally be allowed to secede and become its own independent city?
Which state government body ultimately blocked Staten Island's 1993 secession attempt?
Would you feel comfortable visiting a park built on top of millions of tons of trash?
What percentage of Staten Island residents voted to secede from New York City in the 1993 referendum?
In what year did the Staten Island Ferry officially eliminate its fare, making it completely free to ride?
In what year did the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge open, finally connecting Staten Island to Brooklyn?
What was the official county name of Staten Island when it was established in 1683?
What historic town on Staten Island is a living history museum showcasing life in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries?
What was the name of the massive landfill on Staten Island that was once the largest man-made structure on Earth?