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Marking 10 years since Eric Garner's death at the hands of NYC police
It's been 10 years since the death of Eric Garner who was killed in his Staten Island community by police in 2014.A viral video captured his final breaths at the hands of police, which shook the city and launched nationwide protests calling for accountability and an outcry against police brutality.Eyewitness News' Phil Taitt sat down with Garner's 29-year-old son and Garner's mother to look back on the past decade.Eric Garner Jr, Garner's son, said when he runs up and down the basketball court on Staten Island where he learned how to play the game with his dad, the memories come...
$4.2M in state grants go to NYC youth sports; 3 Staten Island programs included
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A state-funded allocation of $4.2 million will allow team sports programs across the city to further support their communities’ youth, including three Staten Island organizations that are hoping to bridge equity gaps in their neighborhoods. According to the mayor’s office, more than $2.3 million...
Best of Staten Island 2024 results: Here are the top 3 hair salons chosen by our readers
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — It’s time to feature some of the best hair stylists in town!. We kicked off our latest Best of Staten Island 2024 category earlier this month, asking readers to nominate the best hair salons on Staten Island. We received a total of 101 nominations...
High schoolers, district attorney’s office launch quality of life initiative across Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — High school students interning with the Richmond County District Attorney’s Office are back at it this summer, assisting in tackling quality of life concerns across several Staten Island neighborhoods. “With summer now in full swing, we are proud to share that RCDA’s high-school interns...
'You can’t call your opponent a threat to democracy': Staten Island Republicans condemn attempted Trump assassination, blame Democratic rhetoric
Staten Island Republicans gathered at the borough’s GOP headquarters on Sunday morning to condemn the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
SIEDC to honor those who champion local economic opportunity at gala in August
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. –The Staten Island Economic Development Corporation (SIEDC) has announced it will recognize five individuals and organizations who have long championed local economic opportunity. The awards will be given at the organization’s annual gala on Thursday, Aug 1. “Instrumental to the borough’s economic growth are the...
On The Tragic Anniversary Of Eric Garner’s Murder, We Should Honor Him By Opposing The Menthol Ban
A study of 85,806 people published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found menthol and nonmenthol smokers showed equal odds of quitting, and lung cancer incidence was, in fact, lower in menthol smokers. The post On The Tragic Anniversary Of Eric Garner’s Murder, We Should Honor Him By Opposing The Menthol Ban appeared first on NewsOne.
State’s Attorney’s Office seeks forfeiture of Lexus, $250,000 cash
EDWARDSVILLE – The Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office has filed a forfeiture claim against two New York residents to seize $250,000 and a 2017 Lexus as a result of a traffic stop in St. Jacob. Kezhong Xie, 40, of Staten Island; and Xiaolin Zheng, 37, of Brooklyn,...
St. George woman, 27, accused of intentionally crashing car into pole, seriously injuring passenger
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y — An argument at a smoke shop preceded an incident in which a 27-year-old St. George woman intentionally drove her car into a utility pole at Bricktown Center in Charleston on Friday, a criminal complaint alleges. Brittney Alexander, of Richmond Terrace, “recklessly engaged in conduct which...
NYC weather: Prepare for strong thunderstorms in Staten Island and Brooklyn Tuesday night
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 9:15 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 10 p.m. for Staten Island and Brooklyn. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 9:14 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Colonia, or near Perth...
'Still fighting for justice': Eric Garner's mother reflects on 10 years since his death
Wednesday will mark 10 years since the death of Eric Garner at the hands of NYPD officers on Staten Island. His mother, Gwen Carr, is still looking to keep his memory alive. “I’m still trying to keep my son’s name relevant. Still fighting for justice for myself, as well as others,” Carr said in an interview with NY1 on Sunday. “There’s so many of us out here that didn’t get justice, and we want justice. When there’s these senseless deaths, it’s not fair for our loved ones to be taken away from us, and then there’s no justice, no accountability.”
See all homes sold on Staten Island, July 8 to July 14
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Staten Island reported from July 8 to July 14. There were 39 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,488-square-foot home on Cobblers Lane that sold for $710,000. 2 Elmwood Park...
A Meteor Burned Up 29 Miles Above Midtown Manhattan, NASA Says
A loud boom heard across parts of Brooklyn and Staten Island sparked concern and alarm Tuesday morning, leaving officials across New York and New Jersey scrambling to identify the cause. By the afternoon, NASA had confirmed a meteor traveling at around 34,000 miles per hour burned up just before noon about 29 miles above Midtown […] The post A Meteor Burned Up 29 Miles Above Midtown Manhattan, NASA Says appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Jiu-jitsu amateur charity exhibition for S.I. firefighter battling ALS to take place at SIUH Park on Friday
Exhilarating Brazilian jiu-jitsu in a metal octagon cage is coming to Staten Island University Hospital Community Park this Friday night, July 19th. Staten Island Entertainment, owner of the FerryHawks, and Staten Island MMA are hosting this charity amateur exhibition and evening of fierce competition and heartfelt generosity to support FDNY lieutenant Greg (Mickey) Hansen who is battling ALS and the FDNY ALS Watchdawg Foundation.
Brooklyn pizzeria loved by Staten Islanders will open first new location in over 80 years: Report
One of Staten Island’s favorite pizzerias is expanding on its longtime success. L&B Spumoni Gardens, based in Brooklyn and not far from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, could be opening a second location this year, according to TimeOut. Despite setbacks, the restaurant appears to be closer to opening its second Brooklyn...
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