MTA battling widespread fare evasion on NYC buses, report says
Fare evasion on buses is rampant in New York City -- including Staten Island -- as the MTA continues efforts to halt the problem, which has resulted in millions of dollars in lost revenue, according to a new report from amNY. As part of an investigation into fare evasion on...
Viral ICE arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka
As members of Congress looked on, Mayor Baraka was taken into custody by ICE—an act that has galvanized supporters and reignited debate over federal immigration tactics. Social media is still abuzz after the optics of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka’s arrest at the Delaney Hall immigration facility in Newark, New Jersey,...
New York weather: Storms en route after sunny spells as locals prepare for brutal...
It'll be a sunny and warm start to the week in New York but rain is brewing as a storm system crawls toward the region, bringing another dreary stretch of wet weather
At 92, he still takes time to make sure this little corner of Staten...
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — When most people reach retirement age, they tend to take it easy. But Robert E. Campbell, a Dongan Hills resident, is not like most people. Instead of putting his feet up, the 92-year-old gets to work, planting and tending to hundreds of flowers each year in one of the most unusual locations: A...
Taco Bell Unveils 14 New Menu Items for 2025 During Live NYC Event
NEW YORK CITY — Taco Bell is making big moves in 2025, unveiling 14 new menu items during its annual Live Más live event held Tuesday at the Brooklyn Paramount in New York. The fast-food giant used the event to share its bold culinary direction for the year, sparking excitement among fans nationwide.
‘We Don’t Have to Answer Your Questions!’: Plainclothes New Jersey Town Cops Broke Into...
A Hispanic woman who sued the Township of Woodbridge, New Jersey, for excessive force, claiming police officers violently assaulted her as she stepped out of […] ‘We Don’t Have to Answer Your Questions!’: Plainclothes New Jersey Town Cops Broke Into Woman’s Home and Allegedly Assaulted Her While Showering, Now City...
Staten Island Museum Gala a smashing success at the Richmond County Country Club: 2...
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Some 200 patrons of the arts enjoyed an evening of elegance and refinement Friday when the Staten Island Museum played host to its 2025 Gala at the Richmond County Country Club, the storied Dongan Hills mansion. Visionaries and leaders from the worlds of education, science,...
Drunk driving NYC police detective arrested in Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — An off-duty NYPD detective was arrested early Sunday morning in Staten Island and charged with multiple driving offenses, including driving while intoxicated, according to police. Leonid Shatkin, a 42-year-old male NYPD detective, was taken into custody at approximately 4:19 a.m. within the...
‘Truly a gift’: FDNY memorial unveiled on Staten Island, 2 years after site destroyed...
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.— Two years ago, an FDNY memorial site in Concord was destroyed when a teenager in a stolen car crashed into it. On Saturday, the FDNY Staten Island Retirees made things right again. “We’ve been working for a very long time on this and its finally complete,”...
New special ed school will open on Staten Island: Here are 6 key questions...
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A new special education school will open on Staten Island in September, adding more seats and highly specialized instructional support for students in the borough. Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos announced on Monday that seven new schools would open across the five boroughs, including...

















