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AT&T data breach: Text and phone records from ‘nearly all’ customers stolen by hackers
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Call and text-message data from “nearly all” AT&T wireless customers have been accessed by a hacker, the company disclosed in a securities filing Friday. One risk of this breach is that scammers could use the stolen data to send texts that look like...
Staten Island FerryHawks get swept in Lancaster with 5-3 loss
LANCASTER, Pa. -- Staten Island lost to the Lancaster Stormers 5-3 in a Thursday morning game at Clipper Magazine Stadium. The loss, their third in a row, took the Hawks’ record to 2-3 in the second half and 32-36 overall. Trailing 5-0, Staten Island scored three times in the...
Sam’s Club slashes fees to compete with Costco, but members will soon lose this key perk
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Sam’s Club recently announced a major deal to entice first-time members, slashing its $50 annual membership fees by 50%. But the offer won’t please Plus members, who will soon lose a coveted perk -- as the warehouse-style store tacks a flat rate shipping fee onto most online purchases.
Explore Staten Island Weekend Events: July 12-14, 2024
Explore Staten Island Weekend Events: July 12-14, 2024. As we dive into the heart of summer, Staten Island is bustling with various events catering to all interests and ages. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a fitness buff, or simply looking to explore local history, there’s something for everyone. Here’s your guide to making the most of this vibrant weekend.
SILive.com audio: Morning Report (July 12) has rescue of a Staten Island toddler, local hospital cyberattack 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...
Sex offender from Queens, 20, accused of harassing 10-year-old girl on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Patrick Rojas Poma, 20, is facing charges of harassment and endangering the welfare of a child after hugging a 10-year-old girl from behind on Staten Island, according to a law enforcement source with knowledge of the investigation. Rojas Poma, who resides on the 100 block...
Staten Island Academy & The Importance of Class Size
Staten Island Academy & The Importance of Class Size Class size is an important factor to consider when evaluating the quality of education in any school. Research has shown that smaller class sizes in independent schools can lead to better student outcomes. Studies have shown that reducing class size can lead to higher levels of […] The post Staten Island Academy & The Importance of Class Size appeared first on SI Parent.
Staten Island obituaries for July 12, 2024
STATEN 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. Jean Ann Casucci, 92, passed away peacefully on Jul. 1, 2024. Born in Staten Island, Jean was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She co-founded Eden II, a non-profit specialized school for autistic children. Read the full obituary on SILive.
Democratic challenger calls for probe into NY Rep. Malliotakis’ financial dealings
NEW YORK — Andrea Morse, the Democratic challenger running against Rep. Nicole Malliotakis for her Staten Island congressional seat, formally demanded Friday that the House of Representatives launch an investigation into a “highly suspicious” stock purchase Malliotakis made in 2023. As reported last year in The Wall...
Serial groper cuffed for harassing 10-year-old girl in Staten Island
Police arrested a serial groper for harassing a 10-year-old girl in Staten Island on July 11, cops said. The victim told police that 20-year-old Patrick Rojas Poma started chatting her up near Winant and Charleston Aves. in Rossville before he suddenly hugged her from behind around 5:45 p.m., cops said.
Slave cemetery buried beneath shopping center honored with memorial on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — When it was discovered that a strip mall was built on top of a slave cemetery on Staten Island, a filmmaker and descendants of those buried advocated for a memorial at the site. Now, that is one step closer to becoming a reality. What You...
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