Great Kills, Staten Island
Great Kills is a neighborhood within the borough of Staten Island in New York City. It is located on the island's South Shore, and according to many local geographers, it is the South Shore's northernmost community. It is bordered by Richmondtown to the north, Bay Terrace to the east, Eltingville to the west, and Great Kills Harbor to the south.
Great Kills | |
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Neighborhood of Staten Island | |
"Welcome to Great Kills" sign on Amboy Road | |
Location in New York City | |
| Coordinates: 40.550°N 74.151°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| City | New York City |
| Borough | Staten Island |
| Community District | Staten Island 3 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.25 sq mi (8.4 km2) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 40,720 |
| • Density | 12,500/sq mi (4,800/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| ZIP Codes | 10308, 10306 |
| Area code | 718, 347, 929, and 917 |
Kill is an archaic Dutch word with various popular translations, including "creek" and "channel". Indeed, many small streams dot the neighborhood, and the name can be interpreted as meaning that a great number of such streams can be found there.
As of 2021, the neighborhood is represented in the New York State Senate by Great Kills resident Andrew Lanza, in the New York State Assembly by Michael Reilly and Michael Tannousis, and in the New York City Council by Joseph Borelli. All four are members of the Republican Party.
Great Kills is part of Staten Island Community District 3, and its ZIP Codes are 10308 and a small part of 10306. The neighborhood is patrolled by the 122nd Precinct of the New York City Police Department.