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SILive.com audio: Morning Report for July 11 has 5 Staten Island stories to start your day
Good morning Staten Island, and welcome to the brand new daily SILive.com morning report. There’s always a ton going on around Staten Island, but to give you a quick view into what’s new, have a listen to an overview of five stories selected by an SILive.com editor. Note...
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.
RUMC receives $12.8M from City Council to ‘revolutionize’ facilities, services
Staten Island, N.Y — Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC) in West Brighton received $12.8 million from the city’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget deal, contributing to over $66 million in allocations over the past eight years. This funding — which is the largest allocation ever given to RUMC from...
Tipping Point? How ‘City of Yes’ could change the face of Staten Island
EDITOR’S NOTE: Tipping Point? is a journalistic initiative launched by Advance/SILive.com to inform Staten Islanders how NYC’s City of Yes for Housing Opportunity proposal could impact the borough. The plan, which will be voted on by the City Council this year, calls for significant zoning changes designed to spur development of new homes and apartments amid a citywide housing shortage.
Staten Island obituaries for July 11, 2024
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — In honor of those who have died, here is a compilation of obituaries posted on SILive. Viewing times and guest books can be seen here. Jean Ann Casucci, 92, passed away peacefully on Jul. 1, 2024. Born in Staten Island, Jean was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She co-founded the Eden II school for autistic children. Jean’s life was filled with love, generosity, and many talents. She is survived by five children, six grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. Read the full obituary on SILive.
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