New Yorkers to decide if the city will have its first Muslim mayor

New York voters head to the polls on Tuesday for a Democratic primary election that could lead to the city electing its first Muslim mayor. Voters face a dramatic choice between the two top candidates: former New York governor Andrew Cuomo and his...

New Yorkers Weigh In on Cuomo, Frontrunner in Mayoral Democratic Primary

NEW YORK CITY—Shia Greenfield, a Hasidic Jew, stands at the corner of Clymer Street and Wythe Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. He’s parked a van with Hebrew posters next to a local polling station, and is sending voters—other Satmar Jews who also...

Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani fends off hate as he inspires New Yorkers

Just days before the New York City mayoral elections on 24 June, 118 volunteers were at a phone banking session for Zohran Mamdani, one of nine people vying to be mayor of the largest city in the US. In the three months since he became one of the...

Western New Yorkers rally against U.S. strikes in Iran, voicing concerns over escalating conflict

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Dozens of concerned citizens gathered in Niagara Square to make their voices heard in opposition to recent U.S. military action in Iran. The rally, organized by the WNY Peace Center, brought together Western New Yorkers from...

NAPD: 2 from Staten Island nabbed trying to pass counterfeit bills at Belleville Pike CVS

Two Staten Islanders are in serious trouble after they allegedly attempted to pass counterfeit money at the Belleville Turnpike CVS in North Arlington, Capt. Rui Encarnacao, of the North Arlington Police Department, said. On Sunday, June 22, 2025,...

Traffic lights still inactive at Staten Island intersection after serious crash

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Nearly two weeks after a multi-car crash at the intersection of Wainwright Avenue and Drumgoole Road East in Eltingville sent two people to the hospital, traffic signals that were installed there months ago still remain...

Three New Yorkers charged with conspiracy and identity theft targeting bank customers

David Metcalf, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennslyvania | Department of JusticeDavid Metcalf, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennslyvania | Department of Justice United States Attorney David Metcalf has announced the...

Bronx fire sparked by possible lithium-ion battery renews calls for stricter rules, FDNY says

Thirteen people were injured in a five-alarm fire that tore through several Bronx homes Sunday night — a blaze fire marshals said was likely sparked by a lithium-ion battery. City officials have since renewed calls to more tightly regulate or ban...

Manhattan’s Meatpacking District Becomes More Welcoming to Pedestrians

The Meatpacking District, among Manhattan’s liveliest destinations with its cluster of designer shops, trendy restaurants, the High Line and the Whitney Museum, is becoming more pedestrian-friendly. As of last Wednesday, the long cobblestone...

Western New Yorkers head outdoors but stay cautious as summer heat hits the region

NIAGARA COUNTY, N.Y. (WKBW) — Summer has officially arrived in Western New York, and so has the heat. Families are heading outside to soak up the sunshine, but not without taking precautions. State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald has...

Staten Island commuters report no air

A Staten Island commuter boarding an express bus. Marc A. Hermann / MTA Staten Island commuters are reporting that many MTA express buses are lacking air conditioning, a major concern with New York City baking under an early summer heat wave that...

Con Ed reduces voltage to these 20 Staten Island communities; asks several others to conserve power

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.— Con Edison is calling on Staten Island customers to reduce their energy usage due to multiple equipment problems affecting several neighborhoods across the borough. More than 7,000 customers on Staten Island were without power...

SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn to receive $1 billion for hospital modernization, service preservation

New York state officials have announced a $1 billion capital investment into SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Hospital, aimed at modernizing its facilities and maintaining full access to inpatient and outpatient services in central...

Gov. Hochul declares state of emergency in 32 New York counties, including Staten Island

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.— New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency in 32 New York counties Monday, in response to an anticipated multi-day heatwave and severe thunderstorms. New York is preparing for a heatwave that is expected to last...

Teen boy dead, man critically injured in moped crash in Brooklyn

A 17-year-old boy died and an elderly man was in critical condition after a moped collision Monday in Brooklyn. The teenager was riding a gas moped — with a passenger on the back — traveling north on East 8th St. in Midwood when it slammed into a...

How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Information industry in Staten Island Reporter publication area during 2024?

Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership/ur-m-jaddou-director-us-citizenship-and-immigration-servicesUr Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship...

Class of 2025: Eagle Academy for Young Men of Staten Island graduates 21 students (148 photos)

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Staten Island golf: SIWGA hosts ‘Captain and Her Crew’ tournament at South Shore

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The Staten Island Women’s Golf Association (SIWGA) held its annual “Captain and Her Crew” tournament last Saturday at the scenic South Shore Golf Course. A strong field of competitors turned out for the event, which featured...

Cuomo Makes 11th-Hour Pass At Female New Yorkers

This 1930s Brooklyn Apartment Has a Jealousy-Inducing Backyard