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New York real estate: St. George, Staten Island

On Staten Island, all buses, trains, taxis and yes, the ferry from Manhattan lead to St. George.

And while proximity to Manhattan is the chief reason why it's such a big hub, St. George is experiencing a renaissance that is making the borough's northernmost tip a destination in its own right.

"I used to live in Manhattan but I came here because it's more peaceful and calm but still...

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