mansion was said to have many celebrities as guest at the home, among them, British novelist Charles Dickens and Soviet author Maxim Gorky. Louis A. Stirn (c.1864–1962), a silk importer, built his home in 1908 at 77 Howard Avenue. In 2006, the Stirn mansion became a New York City Landmark and is now called Casa Belvedere. James J. Murphy (1898–1962), a United States Representative from New York. Recent residents Eileen Farrell (1920–2002), Metropolitan opera star, moved to Staten Island from Connecticut in 1944. She lived with her family on Grymes Hill. Thomas Wm. Hamilton (1939- ), astronomer and author, moved to Grymes Hill in 1976, teaching at both colleges on the Hill. Matthew J. Titone (1961– ) is an American politician and lawyer. Colin Jost (1982– ), comedic actor, writer and Weekend Update host for Saturday Night Live. References Neighborhoods in Staten Island St. John's University (New York City) North Shore, Staten Island Wagner College Wildlife conservation