New interactive elephant sculpture on Staten Island tells a forgotten New York story
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A new outdoor interactive sculpture by Diane Matyas, inspired by a Luna Park elephant, has arrived on Staten Island at Maker Park in Stapleton. Until June 2026, visitors can see Alice, a 10-foot movable sculptured silhouette puppet installed on a symbolic metal shipping container covered in...
Meet the artist behind Staten Island’s sticker-like storefront murals
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- If you’ve ever spotted a storefront on Staten Island decked out with bright, cartoon-like characters and lettering with a sticker-like finish, chances are it was hand-painted by Mish. The self-taught Staten Island artist behind Paint by Mish never set out to become a full-time artist....
Here’s why this insect is making a comeback on Staten Island and NYC, experts...
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — If you have spent any time outdoors during warm New York City evenings, you may have noticed more swirling lights, or fireflies. Once the sun goes down across the five boroughs, residents have reported seeing an uptick in lightning bugs. Experts have told media outlets that certain weather...
As Mamdani looks to City Hall, de Blasio reemerges
Socialist mayoral candidate (33M) seeking experienced government hands.
Man killed in drive-by shooting in Queens neighborhood
As crime scene investigators marked shell casings on an otherwise quiet Saturday morning, the people who live on 147th Street in Jamaica had barely opened their eyes before the bullets started flying.
Rise Up NYC Free Summer Concert Series Returns with Luis Vargas & More at...
Feel the rhythm of Latin Tropical music from Luis Vargas, Jose Alberto, and more this summer. New York City Mayor Eric Adams recently announced that the 5-borough, summer concert series Rise Up NYC, is returning. On Wednesday, Aug. 6, at Orchard Beach, a high-energy night of Latin Tropical music will be held that...
Andrew Cuomo to run as independent in NYC Mayor’s race, with a proposal
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is expected to announce this week that he is staying in the race as an independent for the mayor of New York City, sources told NewsNation.
New report shows blue cities’ low quality of life does not justify the price...
Highland Cabinetry's research shows top 10 overpriced U.S. cities including Newark, New York City, and Los Angeles where high costs aren't matched by comfortable living conditions.
Human Remains Found In Search For Missing New York Teacher
A beloved professor from the Hudson Valley vanished while hiking out West. Weeks later, authorities made a heartbreaking discovery. The search for a missing teacher from the Hudson Valley appears to have come to a sad end, thousands of miles away. Bard College Professor Goes Missing In California. In May,...
This new Staten Island flea market is bringing a neighborhood together across faith lines
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A new flea market hosted by the Muslim Community Center in West Brighton is in its second week of business at 332 Broadway. The idea to start a flea market originated two years ago with Rashawn and Nyree Bronson. They are among the 100 families who are members of the Muslim Community Center.
