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SILive.com audio Morning Report for July 19: A Staten Island justice center, restaurant week and more
Good morning Staten Island, and welcome to the brand new daily SILive.com morning report. Note that the stories in the report are editorially curated and then summarized and read aloud by artificial intelligence. Some variations in pronunciation, tone or diction may result. To get full reporting on each of these...
Celebrate Christmas in July with family-friendly fun on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Islanders can join a local nonprofit organization for a festive Christmas in July celebration full of food, activities, vendors and more. On Saturday, July 20, The GRACE Foundation will host its first annual Christmas in July Event from noon to 4 p.m. at 460 Brielle Avenue in Sea View. Guests can enjoy a skating rink, bouncy houses, music and arts and crafts.
Little League Section 3 South All-Star 12s baseball: South Shore bounces back, rides Stephen Grippo’s two-way heroics to the title
Goliath went down, but he got right back up. South Shore bounced back into form in a big way on Wednesday night. After suffering a stunning defeat at the hands of Greenwich Village on Tuesday, the Staten Islanders rallied for a 7-0 triumph against the Manhattanites one day later to capture the Little League Section 3 South All-Star 12s baseball crown.
The 2024 NYS 12s All-Star Baseball Tournament is coming to town: Here’s how you can catch all the action
The New York State 12-year-old All-Star Baseball Tournament is coming to town next week, and the only way to catch all the action is to become an SILive.com subscriber. Eight sectional champs from around state will converge on South Shore and Great Kills Little Leagues for the six-day event, which begins Monday, July 22 and concludes Saturday, July 27. Teams will start arriving on Staten Island on Sunday.
N.Y. Gov. Hochul announces $352K for this Staten Island organization to fight food insecurity
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Various organizations working to combat food insecurity throughout New York, including one here on Staten Island, are getting a major boost in funding. On Thursday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that $7.6 million has been allocated to a dozen food service organizations throughout the state as part of the New York Food for New York Families program, which helps connect local farmers with organizations working to address hunger in underserved communities.
Staten Island FerryHawks snap eight-game losing streak, behind Capuano’s arm
The Staten Island FerryHawks snapped an eight-game losing streak by defeating the Long Island Ducks in the third and final game of the Battle of the Belt series, 6-5, on Thursday evening, at SIUH Community Park. The Hawks improved to 3-8 in the second half and 33-41 overall. FerryHawks ace...
Charged in string of assaults on Staten Island, defendant expelled from treatment center
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — What to do, what to do?. A 57-year-old Staten Islander who pleaded guilty last year in a string of violent incidents was back in court this week after being expelled from an in-patient treatment center. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Power outage reported on Staten Island Wednesday night
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — There are more than 320 customers without power on Staten Island, according to a recent alert. The outage is affecting those in ZIP code 10310, according to Con Edison’s online outage map and an alert from Notify NYC. The Con Edison map indicates an...
Officials answer 10 questions about NYC’s controversial zoning proposal
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 justice center, with innovative approach to crime fighting, is step closer to reality
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Mayor Eric Adams and Councilwoman Kamillah Hanks (D-North Shore) announced a significant investment that will go toward the establishment of the Staten Island Community Justice Center — the first justice center of its kind in the borough. By offering alternatives to traditional court processes,...
Grammatically challenged vandal defaced Staten Island 9/11 memorial with offensive graffiti
Sign up for our amNewYork email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. The Postcards 9/11 Memorial on Staten Island’s North Shore was defaced with anti-police and pro-Palestine graffiti, Borough President Vito Fossella said on Wednesday. Written in black and red marker on...
These renderings show what NYC’s massive rezoning proposal could look like on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — What could Staten Island look like if city officials implement the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity proposal?. The proposal which has been blasted by local community boards and elected officials alike, calls for significant citywide zoning changes designed to spur development of new homes and apartments amid a citywide housing shortage.
Staten Island Sweet 16 features authentic Hawaiian entertainment, lots of ‘oohs’ and ‘ahhs’ at Richmond County Country Club (Photos)
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — When the time came time for Gianna Montanti to plan her Sweet 16 birthday bash and select a party theme for the milestone event, it was easy as pie for the astute young adult who has always loved the island of Hawaii. And of all...
Community Health Center of Richmond: Building Wellness, Treating Illness
Community Health Center of Richmond: Building Wellness, Treating Illness With four Staten Island locations, the Community Health Center of Richmond (CHCR) provides primary and behavioral healthcare, dental, podiatry, maternal and infant health and nutrition. With a mission to sustain a vibrant, healthy, strong community, patients are at the heart of its approach. The center’s expert […] The post Community Health Center of Richmond: Building Wellness, Treating Illness appeared first on SI Parent.
Garibaldi Meucci Museum exhibit showcases work inspired by Italy and Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — American artist Annamarie Trombetta will play host to a reception at the Garibaldi Meucci Museum on Saturday, July 20, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in celebration of her solo exhibit, which will be on display through Aug. 10. A closing event set for Aug....
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