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Tipping Point? How many more people would ‘City of Yes’ housing proposal bring to Staten Island
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 Home of the Week: Listed for $3.1M, this Todt Hill residence offers understated luxury and privacy
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Tucked away in the heart of Todt Hill, 25 The Oval presents a “serene oasis.” Priced at $3,100,000, this home offers “understated luxury and privacy,” according to the Staten Island Multiple Listing Services, MLSSINY.com listing. The paved front driveway leads to...
Little League Section 3 South All-Star 10s softball: Great Kills captures Sectional crown, advances to states
Prior to Great Kills Little League’s Section 3 South championship game, manager Katie Flynn thought she needed some prayers to solve Hillcrest LL ace Fiona Kenny, who dominated the previously hot GK bats to the tune of a 13-strikeout, two-hitter in the opener of the championship round. Well, the...
Staten Island councilman on attempted Trump assassination, GOP convention
Republican lawmakers in the city are responding to Saturday's attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. The shooting took place just as many GOP members are planning to travel to Milwaukee for the party's national convention. One of them is Staten Island Councilman Joe Borelli. He joined Stef Manisero Sunday...
Next Level Flag Football hosts high school games at Bloomingdale Park (122 action-packed photos)
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The Next Level Flag Football League held high school boys’ games at Bloomingdale Park in Huguenot on Saturday, July 13, 2024. The Cowboys defeated the Bandits, 26-16, while the Saints beat the Green Goblins, 35-14. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
A website in memory of Jennifer Straniere reflects history of Staten Island theater | Inside Out
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Anyone who knows retired New York State Supreme Court Justice Philip Straniere is no doubt aware that he often joked with his wife, Jennifer, about how they saved everything. Not uncommon in many households, cherishing personal possessions can have a positive effect on one’s emotions,...
Moss, Patricia Buckley
Patricia Buckley Moss, widely known as P. Buckley Moss, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2024, surrounded by family. With her departure, the art world mourns the loss of a talented and influential artist and philanthropist whose work and charity touched the lives and hearts of countless supporters. Born on...
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...
Staten Island Republicans blame ‘anti-Trump rhetoric’ day after assassination attempt of former president
Sign up for our amNewYork email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. Staten Island Republicans reacted to Saturday’s assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally held in Butler, PA, charging that extreme political polarization and “years of anti-Trump rhetoric” led to the tragic incident that left one rallygoer dead.
Three Linden High School Students Receive 2024 CAP Scholarships
LINDEN, NJ – The Bayway Community Advisory Panel (CAP), an organization of local community members and industry representatives including Phillips 66 Bayway Refinery, Infineum USA L.P., Linden Cogeneration Plant, Solutia-Eastman, Veolia North America, and Linden VFT LLC, Sunoco, Parkway Generation recently awarded $1,000 scholarships to 14 local students in the municipalities of Linden, Rahway, Elizabeth, and Staten Island.
Cocaine deal extends prison sentence for Staten Island man with past gang ties
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.— A five-year-prison-sentence already incurred by a Staten Island man was extended this week as the result of a separate narcotics case. Milton Stilley, 39, of the 300 block of Jersey Street in New Brighton, pleaded guilty Wednesday to fifth-degree criminal sale of cocaine, in connection with a 2022 arrest.
Staten Island Chinese restaurant closes after 40 years; new spot planned
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Through, winter, spring, summer and fall, Green Garden restaurant grew in West Brighton over four decades. Earlier this week, however, the Chinese restaurant closed permanently and posted a sign for a new business coming to the 752 Forest Ave. storefront. Attempts to reach both new...
NYC’s best pizza deal: Staten Island’s slices are cheaper, but still world-class
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A good slice traditionally has proven to be a satisfying meal — and a cheap one at that. By today’s standards, that would be an order of a plain, New York slice at the average of $3.01. The following list shows the range...
JCC of Staten Island opens new sensory room for kids with developmental needs at its early childhood center
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The Joan and Alan Bernikow JCC of Staten Island recently opened a sensory room in its Berman Early Childhood Center for children with developmental needs. The goal, according to a press release from the JCC, is to “provide a calming sensory experience for students with special...
South Shore convenience store shuttered as crackdown has shut down more than half of Staten Island’s 100+ illegal smoke shops
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Another smoke shop on Staten Island has been shuttered by local authorities, marking a steady decline in small businesses operating in the sale of black market cannabis and illegal narcotics. The city marshal executed an eviction Thursday for the landlord and tenant of Abo Sam...
10 years after police-custody death, Eric Garner to be remembered at Staten Island event
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The E.R.I.C. Initiative Foundation announced plans to commemorate the life of Eric Garner, who died in police custody on a Tompkinsville street 10 years ago. On Wednesday, July 17, attendees will march from the Staten Island Ferry terminal in St. George to Eric Garner Way...
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