STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (May 22, 2013) — The membership of the Staten Island Board of Realtors (SIBOR) is comprised of people who appreciate the many advantages of residing and/or working in New York City “Borough of Parks.” One of the Island’s treasures is the Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden.
SIBOR is sharing the following travel article from amNEWYORK.com, which beautifully presents Snug Harbor as a worthwhile destination.
The New York Chinese Scholar’s Garden embraces a bamboo forest path, waterfalls, a koi-filled pond, Chinese calligraphy, and more.
It’s certainly not a tropical island, but if your goal is to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, Staten Island’s Snug Harbor is the perfect retreat.
Located on the north shore, it was built in 1801 as a haven for retired sailors and dubbed Sailors Snug Harbor.
Today, the 83-acre Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden campus (1000 Richmond Terr., snug-harbor.org) sees more than 250,000 visitors a year.
It’s home to a music hall, gardens and much more. There’s something for everyone at Snug Harbor. READ MORE …
About The Staten Island Board of REALTORS® (SIBOR)
The Staten Island Board of REALTORS® (SIBOR) is the largest not-for-profit trade association in Staten Island, N.Y.
SIBOR exists to enhance the ability and opportunity of its members to conduct their business successfully and ethically; and to promote the preservation of the public’s right to own, transfer and use real property.
Comprised of over 1,600 members, SIBOR serves real estate agents, brokers and affiliated professionals throughout the borough and surrounding areas.
SIBOR is the provider of the Staten Island Multiple Listing Service Inc. (SIMLS), which works as a clearinghouse through which more than 250 local real estate firms exchange information on properties they have listed for sale. Together, its members participate in over 3,000 real estate transactions every year.
All SIBOR members belong to the New York State Association of REALTORS® (NYSAR) and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).
SIBOR may be reached at 718-979-0007 and viewed online athttp://siborrealtors.com. SIBOR may also be visited on Facebook at “Staten Island Board of Realtors,” on Twitter via @SIBOR, and on YouTube at theStaten Island Board of Realtors and RelevantPR channels.
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