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Bus driver recounts rescue of toddler wandering in the middle of Staten Island street
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — It was just another Wednesday for Peter Warner on the morning of June 19. The 13-year veteran bus operator with the MTA was navigating the S61 route toward the St. George Ferry Terminal when he came across something unexpected in the roadway — an unattended toddler.
Staten Island deli celebrates neighborhood students
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (PIX11) — The neighborhood deli is a central location on the block. It’s a place to get food, household supplies, and a connection to residents. One corner store on Staten Island has been recognizing students and people in the area. Zack’s Finest Deli and Grocery is at the corner of Heberton Avenue and Ann Street […]
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High Point at York, 6:30 p.m. Long Island at Staten Island, 6:30 p.m. Lancaster at Hagerstown, 6:30 p.m. Charleston at Lexington, 6:45 p.m. Southern Maryland at Gastonia, 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 17. Long Island at Staten Island, 10:30 a.m. Charleston at Lexington, noon. Lancaster at Hagerstown, 6:30 p.m. High Point...
Boy, 9, struck by pickup truck on Staten Island: NYPD
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — An elementary school student was hit by a pickup truck after exiting a school bus Monday in Travis, officials confirmed Friday. At approximately 3:45 p.m., officers responded to a 911 call of a pedestrian struck in front of 290 Wild Ave., according to an NYPD spokesperson.
Sources: 4 men accused in beating tied to Staten Island flag football game
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Authorities allege that four men were part of a group that beat and seriously injured an individual at a sport field in New Dorp. Brothers Hage and Henry Hysenagolli, both 22, of Wakefield Road in Eltingville; Daniel Kazberuk, 24, of Gary Place in New Springville; and Adedoyin Onakomaya, 22, of Klondike Avenue in New Springville, stand accused in the assault that occurred on June 9 at about 4 p.m. in the vicinity of the sports fields at New Dorp High School and Miller Field, according to the criminal complaint and police.
N.Y. weather: Spurts of heavy rain amid flood warnings, ‘stalled front’
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Heavy rainfall forecast for Staten Island through Saturday night is expected to arrive in spurts. The first downpour arrived during the morning commute, with thunderstorms possible after 11 a.m., according to a National Weather Service forecast. If you purchase a product or register for an...
Car smashes into pole at Staten Island shopping center; 2 injured, 1 critically
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A vehicle collided with a pole at the popular Bricktown Centre at Charleston shopping plaza Friday afternoon, leaving a passenger critically injured and the driver with minor injuries. A FDNY spokesperson said emergency services were called to Veterans Road between West Shore Parkway and Arthur...
NY AG Cracks Down on Idling School Buses
State Attorney General Tish James on Monday announced settlements with four school bus companies to stop illegal excessive idling at their bus yards in communities of color and low-income communities in Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and on Staten Island. The companies—Consolidated Bus, Inc., Logan Bus Company, Pioneer Transportation Co., and Total Transportation Corp.—will each be required to invest up to $2 million to purchase new electric buses or electrify some of their current fleet.
Live video from the scene as driver is sentenced in car crash that killed 3 teen passengers
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Almost two years to the day after a horrific collision in Pleasant Plains took the lives of three teenagers, the driver in the crash has been sentenced to prison. Records show that Orlando Flores, now 18, pleaded guilty in May to second-degree manslaughter as part...
Cancer patients at Richmond University Medical Center are warmed and comforted by donation of blankets
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Cancer patients currently being treated at Richmond University Medical Center can now feel a little more comfortable, thanks to Subaru of America, Island Subaru and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The three organization have donated new blankets to the hospital’s Center for Cancer Care and the Ambulatory Infusion Center.
Staten Island University Hospital opens new, expanded Smith Institute for Urology on South Ave.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island University Hospital executives recently cut the ribbon on the new Smith Institute for Urology, a state-of-the art facility providing urology and cancer care at the Corporate Commons 3 building at 1441 South Ave. The new urology center features 17 exam rooms in an...
Staten Island man pleads guilty in carjacking that ended with crash
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A West Brighton man with prior run-ins with the law pleaded guilty this week in connection with a carjacking while brandishing what appeared to be a firearm. Brian Pierre, 27, was indicted last year on charges that included first-degree robbery and leaving the scene of...
Video shows aerial view of fireworks lighting up Staten Island on 2024 Fourth of July
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — It’s no secret that this year’s Fourth of July, like many in years past, was a loud one. Hundreds of fireworks rang out the evening of the holiday despite law enforcement’s efforts to combat the illegal possession of fireworks. While the persistent popping of pyrotechnics was enough to shed light on the scope of the Island’s fireworks, a post on Facebook showcases the scale of the borough’s displays.
N.Y. 12s Little League Baseball Tournament 2024: Here’s a sneak peak of year No. 2 of the week-long event
Yes, we know. Before we talk about the Little League New York State All-Star 12s baseball Tournament — which will once again be played, right here, on Staten Island — let’s get through the Section 3 South Tournament first. South Shore, after all, begins S3S tourney play...
Northfield Bank to close one of its Staten Island branches in September: What you need to know
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Northfield Bank, which has 39 locations across New York and New Jersey and employs a staff of approximately 400 workers, has announced plans to close one of its Staten Island branches, reducing its borough footprint to 13 banks. According to the financial institution, the Hyatt Street branch in St. George will officially cease operations on Sept. 27.
Dem challenger calls for probe into S.I. Rep. Malliotakis’ financial dealings
Andrea Morse, the Democratic challenger running against Rep. Nicole Malliotakis for her Staten Island congressional seat, formally demanded Friday that the House of Representatives launch an investigation into a “highly suspicious” stock purchase Malliotakis made in 2023. As reported last year in the Wall Street Journal, Malliotakis bought stock in New York Community Bank before one of its ...
Ambulance, NYPD respond to crash on commercial stretch of Hylan Blvd.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.— A crash Friday afternoon along a commercial section of Hylan Boulevard prompted an emergency response to the area. A black SUV with damage to the front end was spotted around 12 p.m. near Hylan Boulevard and Seaver Avenue in Dongan Hills. If you purchase a product...
Historic Garibaldi Homestead transformed into cultural gem: The Garibaldi-Meucci Museum | Then and Now
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The Garibaldi Homestead, located at 420 Tompkins Avenue on Staten Island, holds a rich history, it was the residence of inventor and candlemaker Antonio Meucci (1808–1889) and was also the home of Italian revolutionary and political leader Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807–1882) from 1851 to 1853.
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