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Apr 15, 2021 · Richmond County became the Borough of Richmond in 1898 and the name Staten Island, which harkens back to New York City’s Dutch roots, was not officially recognized as the borough name until...
Jun 7, 2019 · When it was designated as a borough in 1898, the official name was Borough of Richmond, but it was changed in 1975 when the City Council approved Staten Island as the official name.
May 3, 2024 · If you are visiting New York City, here’s a short guide to the city's 5 boroughs and some suggestions of what to see in each of them.
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Apr 8, 2024 · Richmond County became the Borough of Richmond in 1898 and the name Staten Island, which harkens back to New York City’s Dutch roots, was not officially recognized as the New York borough...
Mar 8, 2016 · Their 1683 map includes the counties of New York (Manhattan), Richmond (Staten Island), Kings (Brooklyn), and Queens (Queens, of course). The actual City of New York was limited to the southern ...
3 days ago · Staten Island also did not become a borough until 1898 and was until 1975 referred to as the Borough of Richmond.
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Jun 5, 2018 · The counties included New York (Manhattan), Kings (Brooklyn), Richmond (Staten Island), and Queens. At that time, the city of New York actually lay on the southern tip of Manhattan Island. The rest consisted of farming communities. Within no time, New York and Brooklyn emerged as separate cities.
