Petrides faced with rodent problem; DOE to send exterminators
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- New York City Department of Education (DOE) officials say they plan to send exterminators to the Michael J. Petrides School ...
Monthly Archives: September 2020
NYC schools daily health screening: What parents need to know
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- As New York City school buildings reopen in phases beginning this week, all students will be required to complete a daily ...
An emotional father’s plea after losing 1-year-old to gun violence: ‘This has to stop’
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The NYPD on Monday launched its first installment of a week-long effort aimed at remembering those lost to recent violence ...
High school coaches react to first day of fall sports practices
However, Staten Island's public high schools are still in limbo as the PSAL remains mum on its sports season. But for coaches and players at St. Joseph- ...
‘We should not forget’: These lives mattered
... 43, died July 17, 2014 after being put in a chokehold by NYC police, who were arresting him for selling loose cigarettes on a Staten Island street.
Coastal flooding caused by Hurricane Teddy expected through Tuesday
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Coastal flooding caused by Hurricane Teddy is expected to affect Staten Island through at least Tuesday afternoon, ...
Casa Belvedere continues its arts and culture mission despite COVID-19 pandemic; here’s a list of …
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Though the pandemic has prevented live participation in Casa Belvedere's classes and program offerings over the last ...
Transportation Alternatives hosts Food Justice Ride to promote awareness of North Shore food …
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Only 34% of the borough's North Shore residents live within a five-minute walk of “fresh foods and vegetables,” says Rose ...
Medical Refugee Stuck in US for Nearly a Year Because of the Pandemic
NEW YORK — Aisha Jaiteh, 2, and her mother, Bintou Sonko, arrived on Staten Island back in November from Gambia. They've been staying with the ...
‘Antebellum’ Immediate #1 on VOD Charts While RBG Films Soar on Apple TV
RBG (Magnolia) – $3.99. 3. Like a Boss (Paramount) – $0.99. 4. On the Basis of Sex (Focus) – $14.99. 5. The King of Staten Island (Universal) – $5.99.
Food Bank for NYC feeds over 500 Bronx families at Yankee Stadium
Then last week, they had their first drive-through pop-up food pantry on Staten Island. The goal of Food Bank for NYC is to hit every borough.
Meet Aunt Ethel! ‘Pot pie weather’ brings launch of new company on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- For 20 years, Upper East Siders have enjoyed luxurious pot pie, a rich dish chockfull of vegetables and slow-roasted chicken ...
Richmond University Medical Center receives $5K donation from Executive Club of Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — As a show of appreciation for Richmond University Medical Center's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and for its ...
How to check number of coronavirus cases at your child’s school
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- New Yorkers are now able to see the number of confirmed positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in their child's school ...
Shortages and frenzies hit food markets in the pandemic. What do stores look like now? | Pamela’s …
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The pandemic might have been the best thing to happen to the grocery store experience. Personally speaking, I have never ...
Coronavirus on Staten Island: 27 new cases, death total remains unchanged
For about two weeks, Staten Island's daily coronavirus infection count has fluctuated primarily between the low teens and low 30s. A Health Department ...
New IUN chancellor begins position amid pandemic, talks plans for coming months
Iwama moved to the Northwest Indiana from Staten Island, New York, where he was vice president for Economic Development, Continuing Studies ...
The Good News on NYC Poverty is Old News, Which is Bad News
Queens (10.8 percent) and Staten Island (8.3 percent) had significantly lower rates. Statistics like the poverty rate always lag reality, and that is not ...
Gray heron seen for first time in contiguous US, as species expands range
... at the Tuckernuck Land Trust, a conservation organization in Nantucket, and an ornithologist at the College of Staten Island in New York City.
LaPointe Named To NCAA Student-Athlete Engagement Group
Indianapolis, IN - Manhattan sophomore Emily LaPointe (Staten Island, NY / Staten Island Academy) has been named the MAAC representative to the ...