City makes moves toward shifting away from jails on Rikers with bill signing
... used for renewable initiatives and smaller detention facilities will be built in each borough –except Staten Island – closer to courts and less isolated.
Monthly Archives: February 2021
St. John’s University announces virtual commencement for 2021
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Students at St. John's University will have to celebrate their graduation virtually again this year. On Thursday, St. John's ...
Seeing red: New athletic playing surface going in at Moore Catholic, and it’s a doozy
... how fortunate it's been to have a multi-purpose field not only for our student-athletes but for our Bulls Head community and really for Staten Island.”.
Gearing up for warmer weather: Here’s where to find bikes, bike racks
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — It may still be winter, but it's never too early to think about warmer weather and outdoor activities. If you're thinking about ...
Staten Island small business owners honored virtually at Louis Miller Awards
-- On Thursday morning, the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce honored seven esteemed local business professionals at the annual Louis R. Miller ...
Cuomo’s former top aide comes to governor’s defense amid dueling controversies
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — With the administration under pressure from multiple sides, Gov. Andrew Cuomo's former top aide came to his defense on ...
Pol proposes bill to stop ‘anti-police agenda’ of switching probes of fatal crashes to DOT
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Assemblyman Michael Reilly (R-South Shore) has introduced legislation to prohibit New York City and municipalities ...
6 more COVID deaths, 200+ new cases, but hospitalizations still down
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The borough's suspected coronavirus (COVID-19) death total rose by six, while 225 new cases of the disease were reported ...
4 Ralph’s Ices opening for the season
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Orange creamsicle, peanut butter fudge pretzel or Cookie Craze . . . which will be your first lick of the season at Ralph's Ices ...
NYC & Company Puts the Spotlight on Women’s History Month
Hotels operated by women include Boro Hotel in Long Island City; Conrad New York Downtown; the Hilton Garden Inn New York/Staten Island; ...
Authorities detail man’s alleged rant to cops: ‘There is going to be an officer down’
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A Stapleton man made repeated threats to the lives of police officers on the North Shore of Staten Island, authorities allege.
‘This is the legacy my husband deserves’: FDNY widow applauds bills after movie-set death
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Councilman Joseph Borelli (R-South Shore) introduced and sponsored two bills that would help regulate and make movie ...
Man indicted on murder charge in brazen slaying where victim sat in car
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Clifton resident accused of slaying one man and wounding another as the victims sat inside a car in Mariners Harbor ...
Progressive political party endorses candidate in North Shore City Council race
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — One of New York's most progressive political parties announced their support Thursday for one of the candidates running to ...
Violent daylight slashing near school to net mugger stiff prison term
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A Bronx man faces serious prison time after admitting to his role in a violent daylight mugging and slashing in Tompkinsville ...
Retirement likely for NYPD Chief of Department Terence Monahan: Report
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — NYPD Chief of Department Terence Monahan — the highest ranking uniformed officer — is expected to retire from the post ...
Six Flags: Here’s when you can start making reservations for 2021 season
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Ready to plan a trip to Six Flags for the 2021 season? Be sure to make a reservation first. Six Flags is preparing to open its ...
The pandemic left one man unscathed in the packing-on-pounds department | Pamela’s Food …
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Seeing friends in person after a long while is a joyous experience, one of those remarkable things as we emerge from the ...
Edward Byrne, 90: ‘Over There’
He died of the COVID-19 virus last March 28 in Carmel Richmond Nursing Home in Staten Island. When this song played in old-time movies on ...
Donald Trump long shot to be next New York City mayor
Joining Trump at 100-1 are Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa and former Staten Island congressman Max Rose. Trump is the 9-1 third choice at ...