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Fire badly damages home on Staten Island, sends smoke billowing into sky
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Thick smoke emanated from a fire at a home in Stapleton on Friday afternoon. One-hundred-and-six FDNY and EMS members and 25 units responded to 14 Quinn St. once the fire was reported at 1:25 p.m., according to an FDNY spokesperson. Firefighters received a report of...
Mob series films on Staten Island this summer and fall; locations include restaurants, delis
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Watch for the hit TV series “Gravesend,” created by William DeMeo and produced by Prince’s Bay resident, Michele Frantzeskos, which continues to film with season three. This time around the series will see Shaquille O’Neal — the 7 foot, 1 inch tall,...
Staten Island residents, get ready for some great shopping news! The much-anticipated Aldi supermarket is set to open soon. Today, the demolition inspection was completed for the 40,000 square foot facility that will soon house this popular national grocer. Offering a wide range of high-quality products at unbeatable prices, Aldi is poised to become a favorite spot for local shoppers. Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the grand opening!
Trial looms for diner owner accused of groping staff on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Charges alleging the owner of a popular Staten Island diner groped his employees could ultimately be heard by a jury, despite a judge’s best efforts to resolve the case by way of a plea agreement. Magdy Kheir, 66, of Annadale, was arrested three times...
NYPD: Woman, 36, reported missing from Rossville found safe
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 36-year-old woman from Rossville who was reported missing. Deana Ramirez was last seen leaving her Hemlock Street residence on Wednesday at around 6:30 p.m., according to a statement from the NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Public Information.
These 2 restaurant chains will soon open inside Walmart stores
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Walmart shoppers will soon be able to peruse store shelves and grab a bowl of poke or a slice of pizza -- all in the same shopping trip. The big box retailer has partnered with both Uncle Sharkii Poke Bar and Mr. Gatti’s Pizza – two leading regional restaurant chains – and will soon open a multitude of eateries inside more than 100 Walmart locations.
Psych exam ordered for defendant in attempted murder case, police chase on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A Mariners Harbor man arrested in two harrowing incidents in his neighborhood will undergo an examination this month to determine if he’s mentally fit to face the charges. Mohammed Ndiaye, 24, of the 200 block of Van Pelt Avenue, is accused of fleeing from...
These streets to be closed for paving, milling next week on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) will be paving and milling a good number of streets on Staten Island next week. All work is subject to change due to weather or the need for emergency road repairs. Notices to move parked cars from streets...
A Chipotle drive-thru was planned for Staten Island, but the property stands vacant
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Last May, Chipotle reps confirmed the opening of a new drive-thru concept coming to the former home of a Santander. Now over a year later, a still vacant property in Port Richmond indicates otherwise. The future of 1630 Forest Ave. does not appear to be...
In his own words: New York man with ALS, given 2-5 years to live, wants right to die
Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of stories exploring New York’s controversial proposed Medical Aid in Dying Act. At stake is how the law defines what is permissible as people face heart-wrenching decisions about how to spend their final days. Are you a Staten Islander who supports or opposes medical aid in dying? Do you have a terminal illness? Email Lauren Lovallo at llovallo@siadvance.com.
Annual ‘Smooth Sounds by the Sea’ R&B and jazz concert set for Sunday on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The 13th Annual “Smooth Sounds by the Sea,” a relaxing afternoon of soulful R&B and Jazz is set for Sunday, July 21 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the historic Alice Austen House in Rosebank. The rain date is Sunday, July 28. “Smooth...
Staten Island chicken joint closes, hot dogs coming soon
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Almost a year to opening date, makers of the crispiest of the borough’s crispy chicken “burgers” has flickered from the food landscape: the Crispy Burger in the Stop ‘n’ Shop lobby of Port Richmond has fired up its final meal.
Car stop was deja vu for Staten Island man in weapon, drug case; mulling plea
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — After being pulled over by police twice in five years on similar charges, a Staten Island man is mulling over an offer put forth by prosecutors. In January, Anthony Rivera, 33, of Cary Avenue in West Brighton, was pulled over by police with a busted side headlight on the South Shore, according to a criminal complaint.
Cedar Grove Beach: A hidden gem with a century-long legacy | Then and Now
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The Cedar Grove Beach community has a rich history, with its 41 historic beach bungalows, most of which were built between 1920 and 1940 in New Dorp. This community, formed around 1907, was one of the numerous beach campgrounds that were established during the peak of Staten Island’s shore popularity.
College basketball: Wagner rewards Copeland with five-year deal
Wagner College’s Northeast Conference men’s basketball championship and NCAA Tournament opening-round win in March netted a nice reward for head coach Donald Copeland. Copeland. with two years as the Seahawks’ head coach under his belt, has signed a five-year contract, college President Jeffrey A. Doggett and director of athletics Brendan Fahey announced. It is the first multi-year contract for a head coach in the history of the Wagner College athletic department.
Judge hears request from woman charged in Staten Island caterer drug sweep regarding ‘past trauma’
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — An attempt at relocating a woman charged in a major Staten Island drug sweep to a treatment facility, in lieu of Rikers Island, was heard Wednesday by a judge in state Supreme Court, St. George. Dawn Casiano, 46, of Stapleton, was one of about 20...
Video shows moment firefighters narrowly evade wall of flames as blaze erupts on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Video recorded at the scene of a residential fire in Stapleton captures the moment two firefighters narrowly dodged roaring flames. In the footage captured by Michael J. Carrasquillo, the blaze can be seen engulfing a vehicle to the side of the home. As firefighters move about before the front of the property, two firefighters can be seen emerging from a second floor window onto a portion of the roof.
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