Staten Island NY

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — With more than 230 people injured by vehicles while walking Staten Island’s streets last year—the most in seven years—the Richmond County District Attorney’s office is sounding the alarm and urgently explaining how the borough’s pedestrians can take safety into their own hands.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Of all the things to worry about as a homeowner, a sofa bursting into flames is typically not one of them. That’s unless you’re Walter Matuza and Zoe Hartman of Grant City, who say they were displaced from their condominium and scarred emotionally after purchasing a defective furniture set from...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Last week’s column on supermarkets sparked a flood of Staten Island memories and opinions—past and present. As a market enthusiast myself, I understand why this topic resonated with so many readers. The feedback was an eye-opener, and I plan to build upon your correspondence.

BRICK — A South Amboy man has been sentenced to six years in New Jersey State Prison for leaving the scene of a fatal crash that killed a pedestrian in Brick Township last year, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced. Mark Carey Jr., 21, was sentenced on June...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New York City police officers came to the rescue of a family of ducks trapped in a sewer last Saturday, according to a tweet from the NYPD’s 123 Precinct, based in Tottenville. Officers responded around 10:15 a.m. on June 7 to a report of...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New Dorp High School seniors and their guests celebrated their 2025 prom Friday evening in Bloomfield at the Hilton Garden Inn. Guests arrived early for the 7 p.m. cocktail hour in party buses, limos, and luxury cars. The 2025 senior class of ‘Cougars’ were dressed to the nines and ready to...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Despite the rain, the fourth annual Juneteenth Parade & Festival stepped off early Saturday afternoon with a procession from Fort Wadsworth and down Bay Street, which ended with a community event in Tappen Park in Stapleton. “I am extremely blessed that God sought fit for us...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — With Shrimp Ajillo, paella platters and a stunning sangria, a new Spanish restaurant has opened in Richmond Valley, bringing rich flavors and a family touch to Staten Island’s dining scene. Sazón, which means “flavor” in Spanish, has taken over the space at 286 Richmond Valley Road, shifting...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — With graduation just around the corner, Sofia Nielsen knew she wanted to do something unique and meaningful for her fellow Notre Dame Academy classmates. It was then that a “crazy” idea started to sketch itself in the young artist’s mind: The 17-year-old Dongan Hills resident...

A "gourmet chicken" chain that’s become a favorite across New York could vanish completely. A Sticky's says the U.S. government might force it to close all of its locations. Sticky's opened up in 2012. Now, 12 locations are open in the New York and New Jersey area. "At Sticky's,...