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Deli owner goes viral for celebrating 12-year-old who made honor roll: ‘Grab whatever you want’
Staten Island deli manager Wail Alselwi told 12-year-old Zameir Davis that if he got good grades, he could have whatever he wanted in the store. In a now-viral video, Davis ran into the store with his results in hand, announcing, “I told you I’ll get honor roll,” eager to prove to deli manager Alselwi that he had made the honor roll.
Staten Island golf tournament: Action from Jody’s Memorial Matchplay Championships (30 photos)
Three years ago, Anthony Rzeszutko, a rising junior at Tottenville High School, first played in the Staten Island junior golf events and finished dead last (out of a field of 10 players) in the Boys’ division of the North Central Kiwanis Championships; and now, just three years later, he is a champion, as he defeated Soren Andersen 1 up in Thursday’s final of the Jody’s Memorial Matchplay Championships at Silver Lake.
UAU programs prepare students for transportation careers (letter to the editor)
Graduation season is always a special one, filled with joy and promise for the future. These ceremonies mark the culmination of hard work by graduates and the start of new chapters in their lives. I want to congratulate, in particular, one trailblazing cohort of recent graduates whose future is bright — United Activities Unlimited’s (UAU) inaugural commercial driver’s license training class.
Staten Island FerryHawks’ slide continues with 6-4 loss to York
The Staten Island FerryHawks dropped the first game of a three-game Atlantic League set against the first-place York Revolution by the final score of 6-4 on Friday at SIUH Community Park. It was the team’s fourth straight loss and dropped their second-half record to 2-4. They are 32-37 overall, the...
See all homes sold on the Mid-Island, July 1 to July 7
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Mid-Island reported from July 1 to July 7. There were 10 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,368-square-foot home on Windemere Avenue that sold for $679,000. Staten Island. 215 Parkview...
Staten Island travel advisory: Disruptions to impact SIE and major roadways during week of July 15
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Numerous high traffic Staten Island roadways will be impacted by traffic pattern changes in the coming week, according to the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT). Just about all of the island’s major highways will undergo work in the coming days, including the Staten...
A founder of Eden II school on Staten Island dies: ‘Touched the life of many’
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Jean Ann Casucci, who with her husband was one of six sets of parents who founded the Eden II school on Staten Island, died July 1, 2024, according to a family obituary. She was 92. A born-and-raised Staten Islander, she was born Jean Ann Polizzi on...
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...
Little League Section 3 South All-Star 11s baseball: South Shore pitchers sizzle during tourney-opening win
Four pitchers combined on a one-hitter and John Iacono led the way offensively with three hits as South Shore rolled to a 12-0 Little League Section 3 South All-Star 11s baseball tournament victory over visiting Westside Friday in Tottenville. South Shore, which was aided by eight errors and six walks,...
Men face drug charges after alleged lewd behavior in car on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Two men, both 23 years old, face drug and public lewdness charges in connection with a police response in broad daylight in Prince’s Bay. The criminal complaint alleges that the men, one of Webster Avenue in New Brighton, and the other of Huguenot Avenue in Huguenot were engaged in lewd behavior inside a gray 2006 BMW car parked on the street at Drumgoole Road West and Darlington Avenue on June 27 at about 1:25 p.m.
Alleged serial groper arrested on Staten Island: NYPD
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (PIX11) — An alleged serial groper was arrested Thursday evening on Staten Island, according to the NYPD. Police said the most recent incident involving a 10-year-old girl happened at around 5:45 p.m. on Thursday in the vicinity of Charleston Avenue and Winnant Avenue. Officers responded to a 911 call for harassment and […]
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