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NYC weather: New York City under a flood advisory Monday morning
The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory at 5:01 a.m. on Monday in effect until 6:30 a.m. for Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island as well as Nassau County. The weather service adds, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas," explains...
Staten Island obituaries for July 15, 2024
SATTEN 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. George W. McClaughry Jr., 96, passed away on Jul. 12, 2024. A lifelong Staten Islander, he served in the US Army from January 1946 to July 1947 overseas in the occupation of Japan as a surgical technician and paratrooper in the 11th Airborne Division where he earned a World War II Victory Medal and an Army of Occupation Medal-Japan.
FerryHawks Notebook: Staten Island starter is heading to...China!?
Get ready to learn Chinese, buddy. No, seriously. Staten Island FerryHawks ace hurler Aaron Leasher may want to brush up on the language after he was signed by the Fubon Guardians of the Chinese Professional Baseball League in Taiwan on Monday. The southpaw is now the sixth FerryHawk to garner...
See all homes sold in 10302: Port Richmond and Elm Park, June 1 to June 30
The following is a listing of all home transfers in 10302: Port Richmond and Elm Park reported from June 1 to June 30. There were 5 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,378-square-foot home on Rainbow Avenue that sold for $515,000.
Finding a path: First-gen student discovers his future in history
Around two years ago, Josep Romero was facing a tough decision: transfer schools or drop out. The Staten Island native was studying electrical engineering at the time. The day before the add/drop period ended in spring 2022, he made a decision that completely changed his trajectory: He enrolled in three history courses.
Has policing changed since Eric Garner was killed? Here's what a decade of data shows.
Ten years ago today, video of an NYPD officer choking Eric Garner on a Staten Island sidewalk went viral, sparking a nationwide movement against police brutality and promises of reform by city and state politicians. Since then, the video evidence that was somewhat novel in the Garner case has become...
New York City’s government reaffirms its strict position against illegal cannabis shops, stating that such establishments will be closed down. They recently conducted inspections of all illegal cannabis shops on Staten Island and shared a behind-the-scenes look at the process.Source: @nycgov on X.
Staten Island reacts with shock after Trump shot; Mayor Adams to ‘surge’ officers to all 5 boroughs
Following a shooting at a Pennsylvania rally that left former President Donald Trump bloodied, and killed at least one attendee, the Staten Island community reacted with shock and horror. The apparent shooter was also killed, according to the Associated Press. As word of the incident spread at the Saturday evening...
NYC speed cameras not just a rip-off but could be unconstitutional too (opinion)
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – It seems like every time you drive around you find a new speed camera, slyly tucked away behind a utility pole or street sign. The Advance/SILive.com a couple of weeks ago reported on the locations of eight new speed cameras on Staten Island. It won’t...
Eric Garner death at 10 years: How NYPD failed
Eric Garner died on a Staten Island street 10 years ago this Wednesday, July 17, 2014, and it took more than five years between Police Officer Daniel Pantaleo using an NYPD-banned chokehold that helped cause the death and meaningful punishment for the officer, who was fired Aug. 19, 2019 by Commissioner Jimmy O’Neill on the recommendation of his top trial judge.
Mother of flag footballer left severely beaten at Staten Island field speaks out; defense downplays incident
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The mother of a man who authorities say was assaulted by a group during a flag football game on Staten Island released a statement Saturday condemning the violence, saying her son was “sucker punched.”. Defense attorneys in the case, meanwhile, have disputed charges of...
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...
'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.
Staten Island intersection gets a makeover with new safety features
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — As a part of continuous efforts to beautify and reinforce the safety of the neighborhood, the Forest Regional Residential Civic Association (FRRCA) has helped renovate a bustling West Brighton intersection. After increasing concerns about pedestrian safety at the intersection of Forest and Bard Avenues, the...
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