Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That this Act may be cited as the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970. Back to Top. TITLE I--GENERAL PROVISIONS. SEC. 101.
In 1661, the first permanent settlement was established on Staten Island. The years that followed saw the development of small villages, with a cemetery in the northern section of the Island that was in use until 1696.
Nov. 1, 1683 â Staten Island is named Richmond County after Duke of Richmond, Charles IIâs illegitimate son. 1695 â Voorlezerâs House, now the nationâs oldest school building, is built in Cocclestown (Richmond). 1747 â First ferry established between Manhattan and North Shore.