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Exclusive look at FDNY water rescue drill on Staten Island
WABC ABC 7 - New York
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July 10, 2025
STATEN ISLAND (WABC) -- The FDNY Water Rescue Unit took part in a real-life training exercise to rescue distressed swimmers on Staten Island on Thursday. Eyewitness News got an exclusive look at the training. "I have a history - background in life...
New Yorkers Hoping To Beat Mamdani Could Learn a Thing or Two From Henry Clay
The New York Sun
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July 9, 2025
Candidates in Gotham’s mayoral race are calling on each other to drop out to stop the Democratic nominee, Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani. All call the socialist a threat, raising hopes that one or more will show the selflessness of the 19th-century...
Heated Staten Island Amazon Warehouse Workers Rally for Better Conditions
The City - New York
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July 10, 2025
Support local news today! Our nonprofit newsroom relies on readers like you to power investigations like these. Join the community that powers NYC’s independent local news. The Amazon Labor Union held a rally outside the JFK8 Fulfilmment Center in...
Staten Island woman admits role in ‘prolific’ Chinese money laundering scheme
SI Live - New York
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July 8, 2025
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Two Chinese nationals and a Staten Island woman pleaded guilty to mark the end of a “prolific” money-laundering cell, according to federal law enforcement officials. The defendants, officials said, were washing proceeds for...
Salsa fest draws smiling faces, swaying hips on Staten Island
SI Live - New York
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July 10, 2025
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — For Richie Gonzalez, the sounds of conga drums and screaming brass permeating the Empire Outlets in St. George has become a welcome tradition. On Saturday, June 28, the Staten Island resident and cement truck driver...
Man who stabbed teenage tourists at iconic NYC train station gets 26 years in prison
Yahoo Sports - Canada
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July 18, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City man who stabbed two teenage tourists from Paraguay at Grand Central Terminal on Christmas Day 2023 was sentenced Friday to more than 26 years in prison. Esteban Esono-Asue, 38, also known as Steven Hutcherson,...
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White Plains Citizenet Reporter - New York
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July 18, 2025
Hits: 21 WASHINGTON DECLARES MONEY WAR ON NEW YORKERS’ ABILITY TO EAT TAKE CARE OF OURSELVES, OUR CHILDREN OUR LIVES HEAT WAVE! HAZY HOT HUMID IN THE HUNDREDS ALL WEEK WITH SUDDEN RAIN DOWN POURS. FLOODING. DANGEROUS LIGHTNING. ROGUE WEATHER PAUL...
Homeless crisis deepens at Staten Island Ferry terminal
AM New York Metro
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July 10, 2025
A Staten Island Ferry boat at St. George in 2018. Benjamin Kanter/Mayoral Photo Office The Staten Island Ferry terminal in Lower Manhattan has long been a place where homeless New Yorkers seek shelter, but according to many NYC commuters, it has...
Homeless crisis deepens at Staten Island
AM New York Metro
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July 10, 2025
A Staten Island Ferry boat at St. George in 2018. Benjamin Kanter/Mayoral Photo Office The Staten Island Ferry terminal in Lower Manhattan has long been a place where homeless New Yorkers seek shelter, but according to many NYC commuters, it has...
D.A., NYPD to host catalytic converter theft-prevention event on Staten Island next week
SI Live - New York
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July 10, 2025
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Borough residents will have another opportunity to safeguard their vehicles’ catalytic converters at a theft-prevention event hosted by District Attorney Michael E. McMahon and the NYPD next week. The free event is open to...
Ducklings rescued from Staten Island storm drain: FDNY
SI Live - New York
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July 10, 2025
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Firefighters are there to help those in the community — including friendly fowl who also call New York City home. On Friday, the FDNY rescued a brood of ducklings trapped in a storm drain, according to a post published on the...
EmblemHealth Launches Real-Time Weather Resilience Alerts to Protect At-Risk New Yorkers
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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New program provides actionable guidance and connections to local resources before weather-related health crises occur NEW YORK, July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to ever-changing weather patterns and their growing health risks to New...
$262K In Gold Coins Scammed Out Of Senior By Staten Island Man: Nassau County Police
Daily Voice
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July 11, 2025
The scam started in Massapequa on Thursday, May 1 at 9 a.m., when the woman received an email claiming she had been charged $364 through PayPal. She called the number listed in the email and spoke to an unknown man posing as a customer service...
Staten Island obituaries for Tuesday, July 8, 2025
SI Live - New York
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July 8, 2025
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — In honor of those who have died, here is a compilation of obituaries posted on SILive. Viewing times and guest books can be seen here. Edwin P. Murray, 94, died on July 3, 2025 at his residence in Monroe Township, N.J....
NBA icon Shaquille O'Neal leaves high school girls stunned after selfless act on surprise visit to Staten Island
Daily Mail
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July 10, 2025
By JAMES COHEN Published: 14:04 EDT, 10 July 2025 | Updated: 14:04 EDT, 10 July 2025 NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal produced a stunning selfless act for a group of high school girls during a visit to a dress shop on Staten Island. The four-time NBA...
Play with this interactive elephant artwork on Staten Island this summer
Time Out
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More than a century ago, an elephant named Alice embarked on an epic adventure, escaping her enclosure in Coney Island and swimming about five miles to Staten Island. After having heard this unlikely story, local artist Diane Matyas felt hope,...
Vintage NYC lighthouses: These 10 beacons of the harbor called Staten Island home
SI Live - New York
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July 10, 2025
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The lighthouses of Staten Island are not only a part of local scenery and life, but also testaments to the borough’s long maritime history and traditions. These buildings were crucial aids for sea navigation, placed...
MTA: Staten Island Railway running with delays Thursday morning
SI Live - New York
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July 10, 2025
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Staten Island Railway is experiencing delays Thursday morning, according to an alert issued by the MTA. According to the MTA, Tottenville-bound trains are running with delays as “a signal problem” is resolved in Great...
A massive brewery and taproom just opened in Staten Island
Time Out
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New York is well known for its various lounges and underground nooks to swill a good cocktail. But when it comes to beer, our city isn’t first on the list for its suds. That’s not to say there aren’t some amazing taprooms, beer halls and craft...
Speeding accounts for 20% of all traffic tickets issued on Staten Island so far this year
SI Live - New York
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July 10, 2025
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Speeding has been the most common type of traffic ticket issued on Staten Island this year, accounting for nearly 20% of all moving violations summonses issued through the first five months of the year. There have been...