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Staten Island

New York location
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Meaning & Definition

The southernmost and most suburban borough of NYC, connected to Manhattan via ferry.

Example Usage
« We took the Staten Island Ferry to catch a great view of the Statue of Liberty. »
We rode the boat to Staten Island to enjoy a fine view of the Statue of Liberty.
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