Readers sound off on the Afghanistan withdrawal, foster care and vaccine politics
Staten Island: It seems that the Metropolitan Police Department did everything wrong when our Capitol was attacked. It smells like they're being made ...
Monthly Archives: April 2021
Car, MTA bus crash in Westerleigh
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A car collided with an MTA bus in Westerleigh Friday afternoon. Emergency personnel responded to a report of a car crash at ...
The last beam is laid as affordable housing units move toward completion in Port Richmond
Staten Island, NY -- A new building with a rooftop terrace, welcoming design and ample community space will bring much-needed affordable housing ...
In prison for role in ’08 mob-linked killing of jeweler, he says he was ‘bullied’ to plead guilty
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A New Dorp man, who is serving a stiff sentence for his role in the alleged mob-linked slaying of a jeweler in West Brighton ...
CUNYAC Scholar Athlete of the Year: Samantha Helmy, Hunter
The Staten Island native is a Macaulay Honors College student majoring in Chemistry. Last season, Helmy swam in 11 meets for Hunter, posting 11 ...
FCC permitting hot-car sensors to protect children
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Automakers are now one step closer to implementing life-saving technology designed to protect some of our most vulnerable ...
NYPD willing to give money, iPads to get guns off streets. Buy-back event on April 24.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Gun arrests have more than doubled so far this year on Staten Island, and the New York City Police Department is working ...
Erica Mattera and Allison Regan to receive the prestigious Patrick F. Daly Award
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Borough President James S. Oddo has revived the Patrick F. Daly Award ceremony. This year marks the 25th anniversary of ...
Uneven COVID-19 responses cause frustration for small businesses hanging on
Inside Karen Torrone's Staten Island yoga studio, 5 Boro Power Yoga, that's happening for the first time in a while. Torrone knows exactly how long ...
13 Months Into Pandemic Schooling, NYC Teachers Yearn For Stability
“The very first time it happened, it completely caught us off guard,” said Damon, who teaches English Language Arts and special education at the Staten ...
Cuomo signs bill requiring internet providers to provide affordable high-speed internet to low …
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – A bill requiring internet providers to provide affordable high-speed internet access in New York state was signed into law ...
Katherine J. “Kathy” (Diffendale) Bower
She married Horace Bower of Staten Island in 1942 and they had 73 happy years together. They resided in NJ before moving to Cairo NY in 1979.
Cops detail bizarre incident where they allege axe-wielding man tried to torch car
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Authorities revealed additional details about a bizarre incident where a man allegedly tried to light a car on fire outside a deli ...
New Spectrum learning lab opens at Central Family Life Center in Staten Island
In attendance were New York City Councilmember Debi Rose, Staten Island District Attorney Michael McMahon, Ruben Sibri, Deputy Chief of Staff for ...
Lyft expanding into vehicle maintenance with Lyft Auto Care
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Usually people rely on e-hail services when they need a ride. Now, Lyft customers can use the app to request quick and ...
Here’s how to watch Prince Philip’s funeral on Saturday
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The funeral for Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburg, who passed away on April 9 at the age of 99, can be viewed Saturday, ...
‘Quarantine Kitchen’ Cookbook benefits the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation Covid-19 …
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - The Quarantine Kitchen FB page, started by Staten Islanders Traci Cangiano and her daughters Damniella and Kristine ...
Amazon Legal Chief’s Pay Topped $17 Million During Busy Year (1)
... being “not smart or articulate” a Black labor activist leading an employee walkout over safety concerns at a warehouse facility in Staten Island, N.Y..
Amazon Legal Chief’s Pay Topped $17 Million During Restive Year
... concerns at a warehouse facility in Staten Island, N.Y. The company said the action was one of several examples inconsistent with its pledge to fight ...
SIUH sees under 100 COVID patients for first time since November; hopes to close third ‘overflow …
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – For the first time since Thanksgiving there are less than 100 patients with the coronavirus (COVID-19) at Staten Island ...