What is another word for Staten Island?
Pronunciation: [stˈe͡ɪtən ˈa͡ɪlənd] (IPA) 
Staten Island, one of the five boroughs of New York City, has a number of synonyms and alternative names that locals and outsiders may use interchangeably. Some refer to the region as simply "The Island," while others recognize it as Richmond County, after the former name of the area before it became a borough in 1898. More informal synonyms for Staten Island include "SI" or "Sta-Isle," while some simply refer to it as the southernmost borough. Additionally, the Dutch name for Staten Island, "Staaten Eylandt," can still be found on some maps, reflecting the area's colonial past.
