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Small shark saved by lifeguards after washing up on Staten Island beach
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – A small shark was saved by lifeguards on Thursday after it had washed up on Gateway Beach in Great Kills. Melissa Langan explained that she and her 9-year-old son, Abe Sinyavsky, of Bloomingdale, were taking an afternoon stroll on the beach when they saw a small shark washed up on the shore.
Staten Island pools are available for rent online: These 10 range from $30 to $200 an hour
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - Whether you’re hosting a gathering or seeking a serene getaway, the Swimply app lets you rent private swimming pools and backyards by the hour. This innovative platform connects pool owners with those looking to create unforgettable experiences -- offering a unique way to enjoy leisure time in a private setting.
Little League District 24 All-Star 12s baseball: South Shore’s early run-scoring blitz has it title-game bound
This time, there was no sneaking up on South Shore. The top-seeded Tottenville loop, which found itself in a scoreless tie after 4 1/2 innings during a round-robin game against upstart Staten Island last weekend, exploded all of its runs in the first two innings en route to an 11-1 Little League District 24 All-Star 12s baseball semifinal victory over SILL Friday at Joseph Anthony Verdino Field of Dreams Stadium in Tottenville.
2 Staten Island fires keep FDNY busy late on the Fourth of July, early Friday morning
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.— The FDNY responded overnight to a pair of fires on Staten Island reported within a half hour of each other. The first occurred around 11:30 p.m. at 1213 Bay Street in Rosebank, according to an FDNY spokesperson. If you purchase a product or register for an...
Firefighters, residents burned in Toms River, NJ townhouse fire
TOMS RIVER — Six townhouse units were burned at a Jersey Shore complex early Monday morning leaving, residents displaced and several firefighters injured, according to officials. Two townhouses were ablaze at the Mariner's Cove townhouses off Kettle Creek Road in the Silverton section of Toms River when firefighters arrived...
College Signings 13: These Petrides girls’ lacrosse student-athletes are locked and loaded for the next level
The Petrides’ girls’ lacrosse team enjoyed a fine season in 2024, not only boasting a respectful 10-3 record in PSAL play, but a fourth place finish in the highly competitive PSAL 2A-AA division. Good teams usually come with solid players and you can certainly make that case about...
Mother of young son fatally shot near NJ military base
MANCHESTER — A woman who was found shot in the stomach late Thursday afternoon near the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst will be laid to rest Tuesday as the search for her killer continues. The 25-year-old was found around 4:55 p.m. near the intersection of Ridgeway (Route 571) and Hope Chapel...
Staten Island swimmer reported missing found at home: NYPD
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (PIX11) — A swimmer who was reported missing at a Staten Island beach on the Fourth of July was found at her home, police said Friday. Authorities said the woman, 49, was believed to be in the water at South Beach near Father Capodanno Boulevard at around 5:40 p.m. Divers and NYPD […]
NYPD: Raid in Stapleton nets drugs; woman, 42, and man, 39, arrested
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — NYPD officers raided an apartment in Stapleton where they allege they seized illegal stimulants while arresting a woman and man last month. Officers armed with a search warrant swarmed the dwelling of Angelica Colula, 42, and Cirilo Gatica Zeferino, 39, on Canal Street at about 1:40 p.m. on June 17. The defendants both were home during the search, according to the criminal complaint.
Emily Salafia: Rising Star of St. Joseph by-the-Sea High School Earns Coastal Georgia Women’s Basketball Offer
Emily Salafia of St. Joseph by-the-Sea (Staten Island) High School and Team Lightning Melious has picked up an offer from the College of Coastal Georgia, a National Assocation Intercollegiate Assocation (NAIA) Women’s basketball program, yesterday Team Lightning head coach Dan Melious wrote on via X. The dynamic rising sophomore...
The story of Staten Island’s ‘Black Angels’ now in the Congressional Record
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis met with Virginia Allen and Curlene Jennings Bennett, two of the last living 300 African-American nurses known as the “Black Angels,” who treated thousands of tuberculosis patients at Staten Island’s Sea View Hospital 70 years ago. Malliotakis presented Allen...
Attempted Luring Incident Reported in Lakewood
TLS this morning learned of an attempted luring incident that occurred this morning in Lakewood. Neighbors tell TLS that approximately 8:25 AM, and eight-year-old boy was waiting for the bus in front of his home in the Brookhill area, when a car pulled up and attempted to encourage the boy to get into his vehicle. The boy ran off back into his home and reported it to his mother.
Volunteer firefighting on Staten Island: Hook & Ladder Co. No. 1 | Then and Now
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- One of Travis’s most well-known spots is Oceanic Hook & Ladder Co. No. 1, which has been serving the community for more than 143 years. “The Oceanic Hook & Ladder Company No. 1 of Travis, Staten Island, was established in 1881. At that time, the town was known as Linoleumville, home of the first linoleum factory in America. The Oceanic Hook & Ladder still occupies its historic fire station at 4010 Victory Boulevard,” according to the Historic Richmond Town website.
Video captures Staten Island Ferry making a surprise detour on the way to Manhattan
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – It was an ordinary ride on the Staten Island Ferry. I was riding the boat with a family member one recent Saturday afternoon, leaving the St. George Ferry Terminal at 3:30 p.m. As we made our way closer to Manhattan, we noticed that the Statue...
Woman struck by driver on Staten Island agrees to $650K settlement
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.— A Staten Island woman struck by a car while crossing the street in New Dorp has agreed to a settlement in state Supreme Court, St. George, records show. Yan Lin Zheng, 28, of New Dorp Beach, will receive $650,000 for what court documents alleged to be serious injuries that required medical care, lost wages and emotional distress experienced as a result of the 2022 incident.
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