Italy vacation turns into horror for former Staten Island teacher, coach: He’s slashed, robbed
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A former Staten Island high school teacher and coach is thanking God for his life after he was brutally attacked with a knife while abroad in Italy. Nicholas Pellegrino, 29, had his neck slashed in a robbery aboard a train during a visit to the European nation with friends from college.
This hidden Staten Island gem serves Albanian food just like grandma used to make
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Steaming borek bread loaves and hand-made kebabs are part of the draw to Alba Cafe and Market. Located at 1880 Hylan Blvd on Staten Island’s East Shore, Alba Market combines a butcher shop, grocery store, and restaurant under one roof to create a vibrant hub of Albanian cuisine.
Popular Dunkin’ location near Staten Island school temporarily shutters
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A popular Dunkin’ is under construction near one of Staten Island’s largest schools. The coffee chain’s location at 901 Huguenot Ave. is temporarily closed due to renovation efforts that landed even the iconic pink and orange awning in a massive dumpster. That...
Staten Island pizza and Italian restaurant closes after 5-year run on Hylan Boulevard
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Reggiano’s II of Great Kills has permanently closed its doors, bringing an end to the sit-down Italian restaurant that had become a fixture on Staten Island’s South Shore. The establishment at 4126 Hylan Blvd., which served its final meals on June 30, had built a reputation on brick oven pizzas...
Flash flooding turns Hylan Blvd. into a river as storm batters Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Earlier notifications of hazardous weather throughout the borough were not exaggerated Monday, as numerous streets, including Hylan Boulevard, experienced flash flooding. Drivers were left struggling to make their way through the deluged roads after the storm battered the borough. If you...
Is the Staten Island Costco gas station closing? Here’s what we know
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Social media rumors about the closure of the Staten Island Costco gas station have circulated for months, and a printed sign posted in the store Monday seemed to confirm the chatter. But according to administration at the location, customers will still be able to use the pumps for at least a few...
Police shut down illegal nightclub inside Bushwick building
News 12’s Edric Robinson is outside the building on Jefferson Street with what they found inside.
Staten Island has more historic sites than you can visit in a month. Here’s...
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Despite its nickname as the forgotten borough, Staten Island is steeped in our country’s history, with dozens of nationally recognized historic sites. From the North Shore to the South Shore and everywhere in between, the borough is covered with sites with immense historical significance. The...
Italian American Civil Rights League Rally Against Zohran Mamdani’s Hate
Zohran Mamdani, a New York City mayoral candidate, has sparked a crucial conversation about leadership and cultural sensitivity, prompting anger over his suitability for the role. A resurfaced tweet from 2020 showed Mamdani gesturing in opposition to a Christopher Columbus statue in Astoria, Queens, with the caption...
Dead man found at Ralph’s Famous Italian Ices ice cream shop on Staten Island
PORT RICHMOND, Staten Island (PIX11) — A man was found dead in a storage room at Ralph’s Famous Italian Ices, a popular ice cream shop on Staten Island, according to police and sources. The 41-year-old man was discovered at the iconic store at 501 Port Richmond Ave. at around 9:50 a.m. Saturday, according to the […]