Large tree falls on car on Staten Island during rainstorm
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A large tree toppled and landed on a parked car during a rainstorm Wednesday in Annadale. The incident happened on Rogers Place near Amboy Road. The tree fell over from its roots, ripped up the patch of grass between the curb and sidewalk and landed on the roof of a white car.
NYC Buildings Department to host free event for Staten Island property owners
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — If you have questions about construction permits or property violations, the New York City Department of Buildings wants to hear them. The city agency — which enforces building codes, zoning regulations, and construction safety practices across all five boroughs — is hosting a free Staten Island...
NYPD: Man sought for questioning in connection with grand larceny on Staten Island
The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an individual sought for questioning in connection with a grand larceny case. The alleged theft took place around 10:22 p.m. on April 26 in front of 1805 Forest Ave. in Graniteville, near the intersection of Forest Avenue and Morningstar Road, according to a...
Staten Island ‘Nonnas’ restaurant: Hours, location, reservations and more info
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A movie set on Staten Island and inspired by local restaurant Enoteca Maria is currently rising the charts on Netflix. The movie, “Nonnas,” chronicles a man who, after losing his beloved mother, risks everything to honor her by opening an Italian restaurant — staffed by real nonnas, or...
‘I couldn’t believe I heard his name.’ Former Staten Island priest details 30-year friendship...
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Rev. Joseph Mostardi was watching TV in Ocean City, New Jersey, when he saw Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected as Pope Leo XIV — a man he’s known as a friend for over 30 years. “I was stunned. I couldn’t believe I heard...
‘Someone is going to get hurt’: Neighbor warns of worsening traffic issues near this...
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Decades ago, Joann Stiles and her family moved into their current home. Located on the doorstep of PS 32 in Great Kills, Stiles said she knew that school traffic in the mornings and afternoons would have some impact on her family. However, since then, Stiles...
Once Popular Restaurant Is Making a Comeback Starting In New York
The COVID-19 pandemic was not kind to so many businesses, but the restaurant world felt the brunt of it. With people not able to go out and eat it forced many places to offer to-go options as well as having to buy equipment to allow both employees and customers to go into their stores safely. It left many stores in a...
‘Every minute counts‘: RUMC celebrates speed record for urgent heart attack treatment
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Richmond University Medical Center is celebrating a speed record for delivering life-saving treatment to a patient with the most urgent type of heart attack. RUMC’s ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction Program, which recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary, treats dangerous STEMI heart...
Sharpe James, Newark’s longest-serving mayor, dies at age 89
James served a record five terms, 20 years, as mayor before he was convicted of corruption and sentenced to 27 months in prison.
Most New Yorkers think littering is a problem, but many still do it: Report
According to a new survey, 83% of New Yorkers say littering is a problem, but 38% admit they don’t always dispose of trash properly, and only 29% say they’ve never littered. The survey by the Sanitation Foundation says many people who litter say they did it due to...