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.
Founding of the Middle Colonies. New York The colony was founded in 1664 by the Duke of York. In 1664, James, the Duke of York, received control of New Netherland. The name of the colony was changed to New York in honor of the Duke.New York became a royal colony in 1685.Pennsylvania The colony was founded in 1682 by William Penn.n 1664, James, the Duke of York, received control of New Netherland. The name of the colony was changed to New York in honor of the Duke. New York became a royal colony in 1685. Pennsylvania The colony was founded in 1682 by William Penn.