How a local restaurant owner responded when his elderly customer couldn’t pay will warm...
STATEN ISLAND N.Y.-- When 81-year-old Susan Natalucci had no food and had not received her social security check for the week, a local Staten Island business stepped up to help her. Natalucci has been living off social security for years. She lives with her two dogs and 4 stray cats...
NYC schools, including Staten Island, celebrate diversity during Respect for All Week | In...
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Earlier this year, New York City public schools celebrated Respect for All Week, a weeklong celebration of diversity, community, and inclusivity. Schools across the city highlighted and built upon ongoing programs to help students, staff, and communities gain a better understanding of diversity,...
After disturbing incident, some riders call for increased police presence on Staten Island Railway
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — After a man reportedly exposed himself in front of a woman on the Staten Island Railway, riders recently said they don’t feel less safe due to the incident -- but some questioned whether there should be more of a police presence on the trains.
Once swept up in ‘Operation Beach Boys,’ Staten Island man again accused of dealing...
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A man who sold drugs to an undercover officer in his Arden Heights neighborhood was caught with narcotics when officers raided his home, authorities allege. The defendant was convicted several years ago in connection with a major drug sting on Staten Island dubbed “Operation Beach...
Hundreds celebrate opening of Albanian Community Center on Staten Island (175 photos)
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The grand opening of a new Albanian Community Center in Midland Beach drew hundreds of visitors on Sunday. Staten Island elected officials joined members for a ribbon-cutting celebration at the new community center, where LaRocca’s Italian Ices & Pizzeria, a longtime Midland Beach staple, once...
15 Iconic Pizza Slices to Try in New York City Before You Die
New York City’s pizza culture runs deeper than its subway system, with generations of pizzaioli crafting distinctive slices that reflect neighborhood history, immigrant heritage, and culinary innovation. From century-old establishments ... Read more
Brooklyn home built for legendary film titan lists for $3M — but she never...
Picture this: a grand neo-Tudor residence in Brooklyn’s Ditmas Park, built for the silent film siren Mary Pickford — the “Queen of Movies” — who never even unpacked her bags. Now, this storied slice of Hollywood history at 1320 Ditmas Ave. is up for grabs at $2.99 million, beckoning buyers with its vintage swagger...
These Staten Island neighborhoods have the most binge drinkers
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Binge drinking is an issue all across Staten Island, with nearly 17% of all borough residents admitting to concerning levels of alcohol consumption. But some neighborhoods have much higher rates of the potentially dangerous behavior than others. The Advance/SILive.com recently analyzed data...
New Jersey: Mother and Aunt of 14-Year-Old Charged In Officer’s Killing Arrested For Operating...
Police have arrested the 14-year-old boy’s mother and aunt, who are accused of murdering a Newark officer. Rabiyah Sorey, 43, the mother of the teen accused of murdering Detective Joseph Azcona on March 7, was identified by New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin as the alleged leader of the Double ii, a...
NYC Free Outdoor Summer Films / Movies 2025 Schedule
The following listing comes courtesy of the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation. Folks, please keep an eye on last minute cancellations or changes in scheduling. Films generally begin at sunset. Expect this list to continually change and expand as more info becomes available. May Outdoor Free Movie Listings....

















