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Staten Island at a Turning Point

The New York Times has written an article about the development projects taking place in the North Shore of Staten Island, questioning if these projects would becoming Staten Island’s turning point. As participants in these projects, we can tell you first hand that these projects will change everything about the North Shore of Staten Island. Have you seen the rendering of the Empire Outlets? The…

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Work Gets Underway on Empire Outlets Development

BFC Partners last week celebrated the groundbreaking of Empire Outlets, a  project that will create over 1,800 jobs and bring $285 million in private investment on the North Shore of Staten Island.

A 340,000 s/f  retail complex, Empire Outlets will offer increased amenities and shopping opportunities for residents and visitors at 100 designer outlet stores.

BFC Partners Principals Donald…

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Developers break ground on Staten Island’s massive Empire Stores project but Ferris wheel will come later

Here’s what is happening at the North Shore of Staten Island: the Empire Outlets project which will house 100 designer factory stores, the St. George project which will create a 190-room hotel and a 1,250-space parking garage, and the Ferris Wheel project, a 625-foot Ferris wheel that will be the largest observation wheel in the Western Hemisphere. The Daily News has written an article and we think…

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With 19 retailers in place, who could fill the rest of Empire Outlets?

James Prendamano, managing director for the St. George-based Casandra Properties states that the Empire Outlet is well on its way to becoming a hot spot for locals and tourists. With 19 retailers in place, Joseph Ferrara the principal of BFC Partners was pleased to say “We are looking forward to announcing additional exciting retailers and restaurants in the coming weeks and months. Empire Outlets…

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Casandra Properties Announces its Certification as a NYC Woman Owned Business

Launches high tech Residential Real Estate Division and a New Look For 2015

Staten Island, New York: Casandra Properties – Staten Island’s leading commercial real estate brokerage firm – is proud to announce its certification as a New York City Woman Owned Business. The certification comes as the company launches its high tech residential real estate division and new brand for 2015.

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Apartment market getting red hot on Staten Island

We all know that renting an apartment in any of the other boroughs comes at ridiculous prices and horrible living quarters, which is why Staten Island’s apartment market is getting red hot as stated by the Staten Island Advance. If you’re planning to rent an apartment in New York City, then we highly suggest that you look at what Staten Island has to offer opposed to the other boroughs. If you would…

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Gotham Motorcycles, the First Indian Motorcycle Dealership

For all you motorcycle enthusiasts, here is some great news! Gotham Motorcycles will open a 10,000-square-foot showroom at 364 Bay Street within a new 40,000-square-foot commercial complex called Downtown Plaza. The showroom will bring Indian Motorcycles to Staten Island and in return, hopes to benefit from the tourism the N.Y. Wheel and Empire Outlets are promised to generate in the area. To…

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Casandra Zappala wins the Top Woman in Business Award for her outstanding service to the Staten Island Community

Congratulations to our own Casandra Zappala for receiving the Top Woman in Business Award for her outstanding service to the Staten Island Community.  The award was presented to Ms. Zappala by Anthony Pascale of NY 1, Donna Proske, Executive Director of the Staten Island University Hospital and Victoria Schneps, CEO of Schneps Communications at a star studded event at Nicotra’s Ballroom.  Schneps…

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Pushing the North Shore as a Tourist Destination

As a company striving for economic progress, we have some great news to announce! The Staten Island Advance reported about pushing the North shore as a tourist destination. To many tourists, Staten Island is a mysterious place separated from the rest of the boroughs by a body of water. But as development projects are being implemented to prepare for the North Shore’s revitalization, the tourism…

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104 Woods of Arden Road – Eltingville – SOLD

Casandra Properties is happy to announce a new listing in Staten Island homes for sale. 104 Woods of Arden Road has just been listed by Celia Iervasi.
This 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch is one of the more charming Staten Island homes for sale in Eltingville. This property features a finished basement, skylight in the kitchen and a fenced in backyard with plenty of shade trees.
A fluctuating real estate…

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