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I got squirrelly trying to figure out what was eating my tomatoes
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — With tomatoes, the usual farm-to-table process proved cumbersome this summer. When they turned ripe, critters in the neighborhood took notice — and they took a taste. As soon as they turned red, scores of half-eaten tomatoes dotted my yard. Holy Solanum lycopersicum! I thought,...
JCC to provide literacy programs for Staten Island students and adults
Staten Island, N.Y. – The Joan & Alan Bernikow JCC of Staten Island will soon offer adolescent literacy, adult basic education/high school equivalency and English for speakers of other language programs on Staten Island. The JCC recently announced that it has been awarded three contracts from the Department of...
Jimmy Fallon’s Tonightmares: The ultimate haunted maze in NYC | Event, ticket info
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. – Get a head start on Halloween by stepping into the ultimate haunted maze experience with Jimmy Fallon’s Tonightmares at Rockefeller Center. As you venture through ten chilling rooms, you may get scared and have to run from deranged mad scientists, malfunctioning murder robots, and other terrifying creatures as Fallon’s worst nightmares are brought to life.
In which states do residents need to have a Real ID in order to fly?
Starting next year, U.S. residents will need a federally compliant Real ID card in order to fly domestically or to enter certain federal facilities. That means people in all 50 states must have a card, or other federally accepted form of identification, in order to get through Transportation Security Administration checkpoints at domestic airports.
Little League World Series 2024: The latest results and schedule with updated bracket
Only six of the original 20 teams remain alive in the 2024 Little League World Series, which will conclude Sunday in South Williamsport, Pa. Texas has already secured a spot in Saturday’s U.S. title game, while Asia Pacific has earned a berth in the international championship, also on Saturday.
Beloved Staten Island shop to be included in N.Y. State’s Historic Business Preservation Registry
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – A beloved Staten Island business, which has served the community for 100 years, has been officially included in the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry. “Minkel Safe & Lock Co. Inc. has been dedicated to the safety and security of Staten Islanders for nearly...
After emigrating from Turkey, this Staten Islander has opened a European-style barbershop
STATEN ISLAND N.Y. -- One of four siblings growing up in Istanbul, Turkey, Kadir Tekdemir watched his father work hard as owner of a construction business -- a venture he’d hoped his son would one day own himself. However, Tekdemir vividly recalls the day in 1993 when a barbershop...
Elected officials push back against legal Staten Island weed shop: ‘No location is a good location’
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island secession was in the air Wednesday as elected officials made their latest anti-weed push, this time against a legal dispensary in Great Kills. Assemblyman Michael Tannousis (R-East Shore/South Brooklyn) compared Staten Island to Nassau County, which took its opportunity to opt out of...
🔊 Morning audio update: Heartfelt tribute to a 9/11 hero, missed trash collections, annual ‘Peace & Unity Festival’ (Aug. 22, 2024)
Good morning Staten Island, and welcome to the brand new daily SILive.com morning report. Today, we cover a heartfelt tribute to a 9/11 hero, North Shore community concerns over social services, a shocking car crash involving parked cars and a home, zip codes with the most missed trash collections, and information on the annual ‘Peace & Unity Festival’.
From $17K jewelry heist to loaded gun in Staten Island park: Man will soon learn fate at 2 sentencings
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.— The fate of a Staten Island man convicted of hiding a loaded gun near a park rests with not one, but two state Supreme Court judges. Terrance Graham, 41, of Perkiomen Avenue in Eltingville, was found guilty by a jury Aug. 8 for possession of a loaded firearm, in connection with a 2023 arrest near Corporal Thompson Park in West Brighton.
Tim Walz was supposed to be the star at the DNC, but his kids, Gus and Hope, stole the show
The Democratic National Convention witnessed a heartwarming moment Wednesday evening when Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s children stole the spotlight. As Walz accepted his nomination as the Democratic vice-presidential candidate, the camera panned to his children, Gus and Hope. Gus, visibly moved, stands up with tears in his eyes, saying, “That’s my dad!” while Hope formed heart shapes with her hands, her face beaming with pride.
Dear Abby: Husband can’t shake abusive old ‘friends,’ and she wants out
My husband has been retired from law enforcement for five years. I can’t retire, as I am self-employed. I was always the one who had to take time off work to care for him with his back and hip surgeries, his mom, his dad and my mom for the past 15 years. I also took care of his kids during weekend visits.
Harris’ running mate Tim Walz introduces himself to the nation after Bill Clinton tears into Trump
CHICAGO (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz accepted his party’s nomination for vice president Wednesday night, using his Democratic National Convention address to thank the packed arena for “bringing the joy” to an election transformed by the elevation of his running mate, Vice President Kamala Harris.
How Yankees’ Aaron Judge responded to criticism from Little League World Series coach
NEW YORK — Aaron Judge didn’t want to stoop down to criticism from the Staten Island Little League coach that called him out for snubbing his players during the Yankees’ visit to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa. on Sunday. “I’ve got no response for...
Powerball: See the winning numbers in Wednesday’s $20 million drawing
It’s time to grab your tickets and check to see if you’re a big winner! The Powerball lottery jackpot continues to rise after one lucky winner in Pennsylvania won $44 million in the August 19 drawing. Is this your lucky night?. Here are Wednesday’s winning lottery numbers:
Jets’ Sauce Gardner explains wave goodbye after Giants practice: ‘Ain’t gonna sugarcoat it’
The Jets’ defense had a good day against the Giants’ offense during Thursday’s joint practice. Don’t believe us? Just ask Giants receiver Malik Nabers, who said so when asked about Jets cornerback waving goodbye to the Giants defense at the end of Wednesday’s joint practice.
Human remains found along New York City waterfront again this week: Report
A human bone was discovered washed up along the downtown Brooklyn waterfront Wednesday, days after other human remains were found in the same location, the New York Post is reporting. What is reportedly believed to be a leg bone was found at around 12:20 p.m. near the Brooklyn Bridge Park...
NYPD: Man beat aunt to death with broom during argument in Queens home
A 55-year-old woman was allegedly beaten to death with a broom by her nephew inside her Queens home Tuesday morning, police said. Juanita Dallas and Alexander Fleming, 29, were reportedly engaged in a verbal dispute at around 10:30 a.m. in the vicinity of 164 Street and 108 Avenue, when Fleming allegedly struck Dallas in the head with the broom, a spokesperson for the NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Public Information said in a statement.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signs bill allowing New York-based craft brewers to ship their products
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed a bill that will allow small craft manufacturers of spirits, cider and mead to ship directly to their customers. The newly signed law opens opportunities for the state’s growing craft beverage industry by allowing brewers to ship their products directly to consumers within New York and across state lines.
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