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D.A. McMahon leads tour at future site of Staten Island Community Justice Center
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — District Attorney Michael McMahon led a tour Friday of what he believes will transform public safety on Staten Island. Joined by local elected officials and New York Chief Judge Rowan Wilson, McMahon touted the new Staten Island Community Justice Center at what was once the Island’s criminal courthouse at 67 Targee St., Stapleton.
New York Jets are odds-on favorites to reach the NFL playoffs | Check out the latest odds here
So, you think Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets can soar all the way to the Super Bowl this season? Or maybe at least to an AFC East crown?. FanDuel has set the lines for a variety of NYJ futures bets. In fact, the odds insist the Jets will at least make the playoffs.
Dear Abby: Son won’t move his kid from bed for Grandma
My son and his family live six hours from me. I can afford the gas to drive there, but paying for a hotel room for two nights is beyond my means. My son is a stay-at-home dad of seven children. When I asked his wife if I could stay at their place, thinking one child could make a pallet on the floor, giving me their bed, she said she didn’t want to put their child out.
N.Y. Lottery: These $1 scratch-offs offer big payouts
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The prices of New York Lottery scratch-off tickets vary, but these 10 games in New York that only cost $1 each can have big payouts. Given the low price tag, those games come with the lowest payouts, but that doesn’t mean players can’t still see a big payday.
See all homes sold on the Mid-Island, July 8 to July 14
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Mid-Island reported from July 8 to July 14. There were 13 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,496-square-foot home on College Avenue that sold for $660,000. Staten Island. 2 Elmwood...
These 21 New York athletes in 11 sports are ready to shine in the 2024 Summer Olympics
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The 2024 Olympics is happening in Paris from July 24 to Aug. 11 — less than a week away — with the Opening ceremonies taking place on July 26. This year, the Opening Ceremony will be a boat parade with about 100 boats traveling down a 3.7-mile stretch of the Seine river while passing French landmarks and Olympic venues and under some of Paris’ most iconic bridges.
Hatred killed that 20-year-old kid with a gun | The Old Guy
He was a 20-year-old kid. It doesn’t matter whether he was a Republican, a Democrat, an Independent, whether he had ever voted, what race he was, what gender he identified as. None of it matters because he’s dead. And the thing that killed him was hatred. A hatred...
Application now open for FDNY civil service exam in NYC: Here’s the salary for firefighter
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — If you want to become a firefighter, you can apply for the exam and try your shot at joining the Fire Department of New York (FDNY). The New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) released the application — which is typically offered every four years — on June 24.
IRS has issued another urgent warning
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued another urgent warning directed at a business owners being targeted through phisihing and smishing scams. Car dealers and sellers are being warned of the schemes, in which scammers identify themselves at the IRS and can potentially jeopardize their day-to-day operations.
Staten Island Advance obituaries, July 20, 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. Louis “Louie Dee” James Dontis, 69,passed away on July 17, 2024. He was born in Brooklyn on Nov. 2, 1954, to James and Carrie Dontis.
See all homes sold on the South Shore, July 8 to July 14
The following is a listing of all home transfers in South Shore reported from July 8 to July 14. There were 17 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,438-square-foot home on Woodrow Road that sold for $965,000. Staten Island. 160...
See all homes sold on the North Shore, July 8 to July 14
The following is a listing of all home transfers in North Shore reported from July 8 to July 14. There were 9 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,372-square-foot home on Wilson Terrace that sold for $560,000. Staten Island. 145...
Little League NYS 12s Baseball Tournament 2024: South Shore ‘can go all the way’, but Staten Islanders have tough road
Death. Taxes. South Shore in the New York State Tournament. For the fourth straight year, the boys from Tottenville will represent the borough in the Little League 12-year-old All-Star baseball tourney at the state level, which will be held right here on Staten Island. South Shore has already garnered the District 24 and Section 3 South titles along the way and will go against the other seven sectional champs from around the state beginning next week.
Staten Island said ‘no’ the last time a ‘City of Yes’-style development plan was pitched here
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – The fight over the South Richmond zoning plan 50 years ago was one of the fiercest battles in Staten Island history. The plan would have jammed 450,000 people into the southern part of Staten Island. It would have filled in parts of Raritan Bay to...
USA Men’s Basketball Showcase: How to watch the United States vs. South Sudan Saturday (7-20-24) and stream online free
The United States men’s basketball team will continue to prep for the upcoming Olympic Games by facing South Sudan Saturday (July 20, 2024) at 3 p.m. ET in London. FOX TV will carry the game live, but if you don’t have cable you can watch the game on fuboTV, a live streaming service that caters to sports fans.
Blocked driveways, dirty streets, dead animals: Staten Islanders’ 311 calls illuminate pressing quality of life issues
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Staten Islanders are filing nearly 10,000 complaints to New York City each month for reasons ranging from illegal parking to missed trash pickups, poor roadway conditions and much more. Halfway through the year, Staten Islanders have made 64,795 calls to 311 – the city’s non-emergency hotline...
Advance/SILive.com expands journalism immersion program: Here’s how you can apply
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island student journalists will advance their skills in community news through an expanded program with the Staten Island Advance/SILive.com. Through the High School Journalism Immersion program, young people are able to explore the world of multimedia journalism from experts in the field — providing an outlet for them to explore their passions, think critically and creatively, and produce content for Staten Island’s community newspaper, the Staten Island Advance. They will also be able to engage with those who have unique viewpoints and backgrounds that may differ from their own.
Dear Annie: I may be a prude, but it’s shocking how they swear in front of children
I have a friend who I love dearly, but I take issue with how they talk when children are around. Their foul language just shocks me. They don’t care. Even the grandparents swear. Am I too much of a prude? I feel like telling them they sound very uneducated...
NYC road closures for July 20 and July 21: Parades, city events expected to cause delays
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Events held in the middle of city streets can be an enjoyable experience for all involved. The same can not be said for motorists attempting to navigate the subsequent detours resulting from the road closures. This weekend, a pair of parades and a festival are...
Yankees respond to Luis Severino dissing their ‘only 2 good players’ offense
NEW YORK — Mets pitcher Luis Severino had some fun Friday playfully trading insults with former Yankees teammates. Accused of ducking the Yankees because he didn’t face his old club in last month’s Subway Series and he’ll miss them again this week, Severino returned fire in a group text with former teammates.
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