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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.
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...
A Parent’s Year-Round Guide: Our Annual Guide 2024-2025 is now out!
A Parent’s Year-Round Guide: Staten Island Parent Annual Guide 2024-2025 Parenting in Staten Island NYC is like no other, and we get that. While it certainly has its challenges, raising a family here comes with some major benefits too. We get year-round access to some of the best attractions, events, activities and fun that simply […] The post A Parent’s Year-Round Guide: Our Annual Guide 2024-2025 is now out! appeared first on SI Parent.
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.
At any age, summer should be a time to seek adventure
For me, summer has always been a time of exploration. It’s a break from the daily grind, offering freedom to pursue the dreams that danced in our minds as we gazed out of classroom windows as children. The most remarkable thing is how the essence of summer — the...
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...
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...
NYPD: Staten Island traffic stop leads to fireworks, drugs, ammo seizure; man arrested
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Police allege they seized fireworks, a powerful form of Ecstasy and bullets from a 49-year-old man driving in Elm Park the day before the Fourth of July holiday. Officers spotted Zuquone Lurk of the 200 block of Van Name Avenue in Mariners Harbor failing to...
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