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.
Theodore Roosevelt Island was established by Congress on May 21, 1932 as a tribute to the vision and passion of Theodore Roosevelt, our 26th president, whom was a lifelong steward of our nationâs natural resources.