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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...
National French Fry Day is July 12. Here are the deals on Staten Island.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Before digging into a boat of crispy fries, there are a few things the consuming public needs to know before national Fry Day. That happens each year on July 12, this year on a Friday. (Get it? Fry-Day.) Anyway, the first thing is the stats,...
The Dink Den debuts on Staten Island, launching 2 indoor pickleball venues: Here’s a look inside
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Good news for pickleball enthusiasts who spend a good portion of their time jockeying for a spot on one of the borough’s few outdoor courts: Two indoor pickleball venues are launching here this summer -- with one location already open and a second one opening next month.
HS Sports Notebook: Two Tottenville lacrosse players tabbed All-Americans after championship run
A Tottenville lacrosse tandem is being recognized on a national scale after leading the Huguenot school to a PSAL AA city championship this season. USA Lacrosse announced its All-Americans for 2024 this month and Tottenville seniors Jesse Lutz and Vincent Pantano were among nearly 500 players honored across the country. The twosome is also among four PSAL honorees who were recognized.
Staten Island HS boys’ hoops: Susan Wagner names Danny Lanigan its new varsity head coach
Susan Wagner has a new boys’ varsity basketball head coach for the first time in 35 years. The Sea View school recently replaced long-time coach Joe Coscia with junior varsity head coach and varsity assistant Danny Lanigan, the Advance/SILive.com has learned. The announcement was made by Susan Wagner co-athletic...
NYPD touts seizure of 2 guns on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The NYPD used social media to promote the confiscation of two guns on the North Shore of Staten Island. The Violent Crimes Squad and the Patrol Borough Staten Island Community Response Team are credited with the recovery of guns in St. George and Clifton, according to a post on the 120th Precinct X feed, formerly known as Twitter.
Big Lots to close more than 30 stores this year and may file for bankruptcy, report says
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Discount retailer Big Lots is closing stores and might soon file for bankruptcy, according to a recent report. The company has cited inflation and decreases in consumer spending as reasons for the impending closures, which are slated for this year. According to the New York Post,...
Great Kills Park sees temporary fix to walkway threatened by erosion
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Following a community outcry, the National Park Service is putting the finishing touches on a temporary solution to a major erosion problem at Great Kills Park. The erosion was encroaching on a pedestrian walkway several feet above the beach, leading to complaints from parkgoers who...
Former Chair of ER at SUNY Downstate Medical Center Charged for Allegedly Stealing Almost $1.5 Million
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, together with New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang, on Tuesday announced that an emergency medicine doctor from SUNY Downstate Medical Center was been arraigned on an indictment in which he is charged with grand larceny and other crimes for allegedly stealing approximately $1.448 million by using a business credit card for personal purchases and cash advances.
Discover the Greenbelt Nature Center: Activities and Tips
The Greenbelt Nature Center is a vital part of the Greenbelt Conservancy’s efforts to promote environmental education and conservation. Since its opening in 2004, the center has served as a hub for learning and recreation, attracting visitors with its rich exhibits on local natural history and engaging public programs.
Starbucks in Woodrow will close briefly
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Starbucks soon will be grounded at one South Shore location — temporarily. Based on the buzz at the 1243 Woodrow Road location, its collective cups are ready for a refresh this summer. The final day with its current decor will be July 16. Based...
Viral: Deli Manager Celebrates Honor Roll Student
Staten Island deli manager Wail Alselwi told 12-year-old Zameir Davis that if he got good grades, he could have whatever he wanted in the store. When Zameir came back to reveal he made the honor roll, they had a viral video on their hands!. @islandock1 Zack’s finest #islandock #foryoupage #fypシ...
Here are the top 18 careers with the lowest unemployment rates, according to a study
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Landing a job after graduating college can be challenging — and choosing a degree is an important factor in entering a career. Before taking on student loans, you should carefully consider which degree you want to pursue. Research by UTS Online recently ranked U.S. college degrees by employability, and identified which careers had the lowest unemployment rates.
Staten Island obituaries for July 10, 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. Nancy Ellen Fiske, 69, passed away on Jun. 30, 2024 in Whiting, NJ. Born in Concord, MA and raised in Basking Ridge, N.J., Fiske was an environmental educator, business owner, and realtor. She is survived by her husband, mother, siblings, sisters-in-law, and many other relatives.
FerryHawks Notebook: Atlantic League recognizes one Staten Island player with first-half All-Star nod
While there is no traditional All-Star game, the Atlantic League does recognize its best players at the season’s midway point. The league tabs one player at each position and one Staten Island FerryHawk is getting a nod this year. Left-hander Aaron Leasher was the lone starting pitcher selected. He...
Gail Middleton, Staten Island artist and photographer, dies at 74
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Gail Middleton, 74, a longtime resident of West Brighton and an artist who captured life through a lens and in her day-to-day adventures, has died. Middleton passed away on July 6, according to her online obituary. If you purchase a product or register for an...
Staten Island FerryHawks falter in 8th inning, lose 5-4 to Lancaster
LANCASTER, Pa. -- The Staten Island FerryHawks dropped their second close game in a row to the Lancaster Stormers, 5-4, in Wednesday’s matchup. The loss followed Tuesday’s 6-5 defeat and dropped Staten Island’s record to 2-2 in the second half, one game behind first-place Lancaster (3-1). The...
DirectOffer to provide 10-language audio search for Staten Island MLS
DirectOffer provides the industry with a valuable and long-neglected resource by which to empower visually- and hearing-impaired homebuyers. At Inman Connect Las Vegas, July 30-Aug. 1, 2024, the noise and misinformation will be banished, all your big questions will be answered, and new business opportunities will be revealed. Join us.
Staten Island’s Best Dressed: Bobby Digi’s 50th birthday party at Above Ballroom
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Featured in this week’s Staten Island’s Best Dressed photo gallery are pics from the 50th birthday celebration of Bobby Digi on June 29 at Above Ballroom at the Hilton Garden Inn, Bloomfield. Digi is founder of Canvas Institute and Island Voice, which services...
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