Staten Island

[ stat-n ]
/ ˈstæt n /

noun

an island facing New York Bay.
Formerly Richmond. a borough of New York City including this island. 64½ sq. mi. (167 sq. km).

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Staten Island
/ (ˈstætən) /

noun

an island in SE New York State, in New York Harbor: a borough of New York city; heavy industry. Pop: 443 728 (2000). Area: 155 sq km (60 sq miles)
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