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Hundreds of 311 complaints made on Staten Island for illegal fireworks: See which neighborhoods had the most reports
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The threat of fines and jail time didn’t stop hundreds of Staten Island residents from setting off fireworks in celebration of the nation’s independence over the last few days. In the hopes of combatting fireworks, the NYPD issued a notice ahead of the...
MTA board member wants to strip Staten Island of new trains in retaliation for opposing congestion pricing
The Staten Island Railway should be stripped of promised new trains over the borough’s vocal opposition to the now-paused congestion-pricing program, an MTA board member suggested. Plans call for testing to start in August on the state-of-the-art train cars, known as R211Ss, with manufacturer Kawasaki set to deliver 75, agency officials told the MTA capital committee last week. During the discussion, Norman Brown, a nonvoting board member, suggested the MTA install the cars on the city’s subways instead of the forgotten borough — in retaliation over the bitter fight Staten Island pols put up against the $15 congestion toll to enter...
25,000-square-foot inflatable bounce park opens at Staten Island Mall
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – A California-based company that touts itself as offering the world’s biggest bounce park recently opened at the Staten Island Mall in New Springville, offering jumpers of all ages a world of fun, laughter and excitement in the weeks ahead. FUNBOX is an expansive 25,000-square-foot...
Mouth-watering burgers, open mics and horseshoes at new Staten Island saloon and eatery
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Peacocks honk and scream on the Seguine-Burke Mansion property in Prince’s Bay. Just across the street at Jen’s Rock House Bar and Grill, there’s a different kind noise — burger sizzle from the kitchen and rock music from the bar. On...
NYPD seizes weapon from teens in Mariners Harbor
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The NYPD confiscated an illegal firearm Thursday evening in Mariners Harbor. According to an NYPD spokesperson, a 17-year-old male and a 16-year-old male were found to be in possession of a loaded 9mm Ruger handgun. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
2 people hospitalized after vehicle crashes following medical episode on Staten Island: NYPD
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A motorist suffered a medical episode Saturday morning which resulted in a collision that transported two individuals to a local hospital, according to a spokesman with the NYPD. The crash was reported around 9:10 a.m. in the vicinity of Bennett Street and Port Richmond Avenue...
Celebrate Tradition: 121st Feast Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society, Staten Island NYC
121st Feast Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Society Staten Island NYC Our Lady of Mount Carmel Grotto. It’s time to step back in time and celebrate one of Staten Island’s most cherished traditions. The 121st Anniversary Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society is set to take place over two weekends: July 13-16 and July 21-23 in Rosebank. This annual event promises to immerse you in the vibrant culture and history of the Italian-American community—121st Feast Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Society Staten Island NYC Our Lady of Mount Carmel Grotto. 121st Feast Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Society Staten Island NYC.
Target announces it will stop accepting this form of payment
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — One form of payment will no longer be accepted at Targets across the United States. The giant retailer announced it will cease accepting personal checks starting this month, a spokesperson told NBC Chicago. The Minnesota-based company made the decision due to “extremely low volumes,” according...
Offshore wind proponent seeks to create ‘a better future’ for Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — After watching her father leap into the world of offshore wind, the president of the Staten Island Industrial Alliance — an organization committed to promoting growth in the green energy field — is entering the workforce with her new company. Nadia Adam, the...
A look inside NYC law enforcement raids on illegal Staten Island pot shops
Authorities raided a pair of illegal Staten Island pot shops this week, including one with a secret stairway that led cops right to an illicit basement stash — and The Post was there to witness the takedown. In the dingy subterranean room at Richmond Discount & Accessories in New...
Hundreds of new school seats on the way for Staten Island: Here’s where they’ll be located
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Hundreds of new school seats will be available to Staten Island over the next few years, as New York City works to tackle overcrowding in school buildings, a growing student population, and a new law that would reduce class sizes. New schools are being constructed...
Advance/SILive.com sets ‘Conversation with Community Giants: Celebrating Pride’ for July 9, invites community to tune in
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee of the Advance/SILive.com is proud to announce it will be hosting its third panel discussion on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 2 p.m. The hour-long DEI event, named “Conversation with Community Giants: Celebrating Pride,” will feature three of Staten...
Little League Section 3 South All-Star 12s softball: Daniella Cirillo’s arm, bat lift South Shore to another title
South Shore ace hurler Daniella Cirillo has come up big when her team has needed it most and she was at her best again on Friday night. The dual-threat dynamo delivered four shutout innings of one-hit ball to power the Tottenville loop to a 10-0, four-inning mercy triumph over Downtown LL for the Little League Section 3 South All-Star 12s softball crown.
New Staten Island weed dispensary set to open in Mariners Harbor next month
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A new weed dispensary is preparing to open its doors on Staten Island next month. ZenZest, which will be located in the Roman Plaza shopping center in Mariners Harbor, will cater to any and every weed product a customer might want to purchase, according to owner Rinkesh Shethiya.
Which New York counties have the highest, lowest youth voter registration rates?
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- With hotly-contested elections upcoming at the state and federal levels, every vote could be crucial come November. But thousands of young New Yorkers who would be eligible to cast ballots have not yet registered to vote, with significant disparities in youth voter registration rates across the state’s 62 counties, according to a new report.
Winning Streak Halted as Hawks Take Second Half Opener
(July 6, 2024 – York, Pa.): The York Revolution have made a habit of leaving the opposition in the dust with one sided victories but were given a taste of their own medicine in the second half opener on Saturday night at WellSpan Park, falling to the Staten Island FerryHawks by an 11-1 score.
Rite Aid is closing 8 more stores: Here are the locations
Rite Aid, the embattled pharmacy chain that has shuttered more than 500 stores in the past several months, has announced that it will soon close eight more stores in the United States. The company, which officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October, citing slumping sales and a Justice Department...
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