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Familiar and newcomer winners in 41st annual S.I.G.A Family Day/Parent-Child Championships
The Staten Island Golf Association’s Family Day event (formerly the Parent-Child Championships) looked like it might not be played, when the skies opened up and a deluge of rain fell moments before the start of the event. Fortunately, for the four winnings teams the skies cleared and the event was eventually completed in a blazing hot, humid heat.
NY Weather: This week, humidity reigns, with ‘torrential downpours’ possible
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — We will inevitably escape the squelching, “unrelenting” humidity blanketing the boroughs, but it won’t be this week. “One thing for certain as we head throughout this week, is that we are certainly going to be seeing an increase in humidity for Staten Island here — especially as we head toward the middle part and end of the week. We’re going to be dealing with a tropical air mass,” AccuWeather meteorologist Isaac Longley explained.
A look inside NYC law enforcement raids on illegal Staten Island pot shops
Authorities raided a pair of illegal Staten Island pot shops this week, including one with a secret stairway that led cops right to an illicit basement stash — and The Post was there to witness the takedown. In the dingy subterranean room at Richmond Discount & Accessories in New Springville, New York City sheriff’s deputies and cops found hundreds of neatly organized packages of cannabis products, including individual wrapped buds, jars of THC concentrate, 1000 milligram Sour Beltz edibles pouches, and Pack Man-branded vape pens. “This is a machine,” Sgt. Craig McCosker of the city Sheriff’s Office said about the operation, which...
FDNY responds to overnight commercial building fire in Travis
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Twelve FDNY units and 60 fire and EMS personnel responded to a box truck fire inside a commercial building in Travis Saturday night. The blaze was reported at 515 Wild Ave., between West Service Road and Victory Boulevard, around 10:58 p.m., according to an FDNY spokesperson.
10-year-old Staten Islander donates hair, which took two years to grow, to help children with cancer
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — In a heartwarming act of genuine compassion and dedication, 10-year-old Robert Philip Gill, a student at P.S. 1 in Tottenville, has made a significant contribution to children battling cancer. Inspired by a story he heard a couple of years ago about hair donations for cancer patients, Robbie decided to grow out his hair to donate it to children in need.
Hundreds of 311 complaints made on Staten Island for illegal fireworks: See which neighborhoods had the most reports
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The threat of fines and jail time didn’t stop hundreds of Staten Island residents from setting off fireworks in celebration of the nation’s independence over the last few days. In the hopes of combatting fireworks, the NYPD issued a notice ahead of the...
MTA board member wants to strip Staten Island of new trains in retaliation for opposing congestion pricing
The Staten Island Railway should be stripped of promised new trains over the borough’s vocal opposition to the now-paused congestion-pricing program, an MTA board member suggested. Plans call for testing to start in August on the state-of-the-art train cars, known as R211Ss, with manufacturer Kawasaki set to deliver 75, agency officials told the MTA capital committee last week. During the discussion, Norman Brown, a nonvoting board member, suggested the MTA install the cars on the city’s subways instead of the forgotten borough — in retaliation over the bitter fight Staten Island pols put up against the $15 congestion toll to enter...
25,000-square-foot inflatable bounce park opens at Staten Island Mall
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – A California-based company that touts itself as offering the world’s biggest bounce park recently opened at the Staten Island Mall in New Springville, offering jumpers of all ages a world of fun, laughter and excitement in the weeks ahead. FUNBOX is an expansive 25,000-square-foot...
Mouth-watering burgers, open mics and horseshoes at new Staten Island saloon and eatery
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Peacocks honk and scream on the Seguine-Burke Mansion property in Prince’s Bay. Just across the street at Jen’s Rock House Bar and Grill, there’s a different kind noise — burger sizzle from the kitchen and rock music from the bar. On...
2 people hospitalized after vehicle crashes following medical episode on Staten Island: NYPD
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A motorist suffered a medical episode Saturday morning which resulted in a collision that transported two individuals to a local hospital, according to a spokesman with the NYPD. The crash was reported around 9:10 a.m. in the vicinity of Bennett Street and Port Richmond Avenue...
NYPD seizes weapon from teens in Mariners Harbor
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The NYPD confiscated an illegal firearm Thursday evening in Mariners Harbor. According to an NYPD spokesperson, a 17-year-old male and a 16-year-old male were found to be in possession of a loaded 9mm Ruger handgun. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
Target announces it will stop accepting this form of payment
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — One form of payment will no longer be accepted at Targets across the United States. The giant retailer announced it will cease accepting personal checks starting this month, a spokesperson told NBC Chicago. The Minnesota-based company made the decision due to “extremely low volumes,” according...
Celebrate Tradition: 121st Feast Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society, Staten Island NYC
121st Feast Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Society Staten Island NYC Our Lady of Mount Carmel Grotto. It’s time to step back in time and celebrate one of Staten Island’s most cherished traditions. The 121st Anniversary Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society is set to take place over two weekends: July 13-16 and July 21-23 in Rosebank. This annual event promises to immerse you in the vibrant culture and history of the Italian-American community—121st Feast Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Society Staten Island NYC Our Lady of Mount Carmel Grotto. 121st Feast Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Society Staten Island NYC.
Offshore wind proponent seeks to create ‘a better future’ for Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — After watching her father leap into the world of offshore wind, the president of the Staten Island Industrial Alliance — an organization committed to promoting growth in the green energy field — is entering the workforce with her new company. Nadia Adam, the...
Hundreds of new school seats on the way for Staten Island: Here’s where they’ll be located
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Hundreds of new school seats will be available to Staten Island over the next few years, as New York City works to tackle overcrowding in school buildings, a growing student population, and a new law that would reduce class sizes. New schools are being constructed...
Advance/SILive.com sets ‘Conversation with Community Giants: Celebrating Pride’ for July 9, invites community to tune in
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee of the Advance/SILive.com is proud to announce it will be hosting its third panel discussion on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 2 p.m. The hour-long DEI event, named “Conversation with Community Giants: Celebrating Pride,” will feature three of Staten...
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