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On 10th anniversary of Eric Garner's death, community fights to keep memory alive
It has been 10 years since Eric Garner died at the hands of an NYPD officer who put him in a banned chokehold. Community members on Staten Island, where Garner lived, are still organizing to keep his memory alive. On Wednesday, more than a dozen people marched from the Staten...
On The Tragic Anniversary Of Eric Garner’s Murder, We Should Honor Him By Opposing The Menthol Ban
A study of 85,806 people published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found menthol and nonmenthol smokers showed equal odds of quitting, and lung cancer incidence was, in fact, lower in menthol smokers. The post On The Tragic Anniversary Of Eric Garner’s Murder, We Should Honor Him By Opposing The Menthol Ban appeared first on NewsOne.
Ten years after Eric Garner’s death: What has changed?
This week marks the 10-year anniversary of the death of Eric Garner, a man who was placed in an illegal chokehold by police who were arresting him for selling cigarettes illegally on a Staten Island street. Garner’s dying words to police, “I can’t breathe,” became a rallying cry for protesters who were outraged at the police brutality.
Staten Island obituaries for July 17, 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. Bernard Angelo Lopez, 72, passed away on Jul. 14, 2024. Born in Brooklyn, Bernie devoted his life to education, serving as a teacher and administrator in Queens. He was also president of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese. Bernard is survived by his wife, son, granddaughters, cousins and in-laws. Read the full obituary on SILive.
Tech Bytes: News from VestaPlus, NEO, zavvie, Reliance
Editor's note: Technology is a driving force in real estate. From startups to established players, tech companies are constantly innovating, growing and forging partnerships. Here we highlight some of the latest news about the companies that help power the industry. Staten Island MLS adds Checkmate to enhance listings quality. Staten...
Eric Garner death, 10 years later: A community gathers to remember
TOMPKINSVILLE, Staten Island (PIX11) — Marchers descended on Tompkinsville Park Wednesday morning in memory of Eric Garner, a Black man killed by a police officer 10 years ago. Garner’s mother, Gwen Carr, led the march in his memory. The event started at Staten Island Ferry Terminal at 11 a.m. and ended at the park just […]
Staten Island records hottest temperature in nearly a year, almost breaks NYC record
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Advance/SILive.com weather station recorded its hottest temperatures in nearly a year on Tuesday. Rounds of heat waves have engulfed the borough with sweltering heat this summer, but on Tuesday, temperatures reached a stifling 98 degrees. This marks the highest temperature recorded on the Island...
Donald Copeland And Wagner College Agree To Five-Year Contract
Staten Island, NY – In the wake of a championship season that landed the Seahawks in the NCAA Tournament, Wagner College has made a significant investment in its basketball program. The college signed men's basketball coach Donald Copeland to a five-year contract, President Jeffrey A. Doggett and Director of...
Amazon Prime Day 2024: Get these Traeger pellet grills for an unbelievable price
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Since Traeger wood pellet grills burst onto the barbecue scene, cooking meat outdoors has never been the same. If you have a passion for smoking, grilling, roasting or baking, the Traeger Tailgater grill and the Traeger Ranger portable electric tabletop wood pellet grill and smoker let you do it on the go, and now Prime members can get each of them for an amazing 27% off the list price.
Walmart, Target, Best Buy and more: See how these retailers are competing with Amazon Prime Day
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Amazon probably lured you in for at least one purchase during its Prime Day event – the two-day July extravaganza that boasts lightning deals and unbeatable markdowns. But the online giant was not the only retailer slashing prices this week. In order to compete with Prime Day madness, big brands like Best Buy, Macy’s, Target and Walmart offered a few mega sales too, some of which are still in full swing.
$2 Billion Staten Island Flood Protection Project Moves Forward
The first contract has been awarded as part of a $2.3 billion project to protect New York's Staten Island from flooding. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, announced the $133 million deal with Bronx-headquartered Triumph Construction Corp. in a statement. It is the first step as construction work will be undertaken on a variety of storm-water drainage structures to reduce future flood risk from strong storms and tidal surges.
Loud noise reported on Staten Island, rest of NYC. Official shares meteor theory
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A loud noise similar to an explosion was reported by residents across Staten Island, Brooklyn, Manhattan and New Jersey on Tuesday morning. After several hours of speculation by residents on social media, an official with the city Emergency Management department said that NASA confirmed that a meteor entered the atmosphere above Manhattan.
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