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Man with 7 open cases on Staten Island will undergo psychiatric evaluation
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A 65-year-old Staten Island man with seven open criminal cases on Staten Island, and a prior conviction, is scheduled to undergo a psychiatric evaluation to determine if he is mentally fit to proceed in court. Anthony Jackson...

‘Superman’ stars visit Empire State Building, urge New Yorkers to add pets to family with free adoptions
Superman stars David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan visit Empire State Building. Photo by Dean Moses Stars of the new summer blockbuster “Superman” visited the Empire State Building on Wednesday to announce that they are partnering with a local...

Watch: Video shows police rescue of dog from waters of Arthur Kill off of Staten Island
New Jersey State Troopers are seen rescuing a dog that they nicknamed “Oscar the Grouch” from the rushing waters of the Arthur Kill over the Fourth of July weekend in a video circulating on social media. The dramatic save occurred on Sunday at...
NYPD: Woman, 42, found with drugs in panties at hospital on Staten Island after menacing arrest
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A 42-year-old woman from Sunnyside threatened a victim with a knife and spat at a police officer, authorities allege. Later, drugs were found in the defendant’s underwear at Richmond University Medical Center in West...

GameStop Auctioning Off Infamous Staten Island Switch 2 Stapler For Charity

GameStop Auctioning Off Infamous Staten Island Switch 2 Stapler For Charity

This Common Mistake Will Now Cost New Yorkers More
A new E-ZPass rule just took effect in New York. If you don't follow it, you'll be charged more. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced a new policy that's going to anger many New York Drivers. Some E-ZPass Users To Get Charged...

Staten Island Academy to unveil new learning spaces in September
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Students at Staten Island Academy will return to school this fall with the opportunity to explore a new art studio, multimedia center and lab. The independent school in Todt Hill announced it will open a new 2D Art Studio, a...

Jennifer Lawrence Skips Paris Couture for a New Yorker-Approved Dior Saddle Bag and All-White Outfit
Since Jonathan Anderson is still in the early days of his Dior appointment, the creative director withdrew from the Fall/Winter 2025 Couture circuit. With that, he all but guaranteed Jennifer Lawrence would skip Paris Couture Week, too. For over a...

Staten Island junior golf: Jody Memorial Championships begin Tuesday at Silver Lake
By Matt Zuntag/Special to the Advance STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- For more than two decades Jody Haggerty of West Brighton sponsored the Junior Matchplay golf championship that bears his name. The “Jody” was run by Steve Zuntag of the Staten Island...

Woman injured after being hit by truck in Manhattan
by: Colter Robinson Posted: Jul 14, 2025 / 12:33 PM CDT Updated: Jul 14, 2025 / 12:33 PM CDT MANHATTAN (KSNT) – The Riley County Police Department (RCPD) reports that a woman was injured last week when she was hit by a truck while crossing the...
For many South Asian and Muslim New Yorkers, Mamdani's political upset gives them hope
TERRY TANG MARIAM FAM Associated Press Published: July 9, 2025 The success of Zohran Mamdani in New York City's Democratic primary for mayor is euphoric for Hari Kondabolu, a stand-up comedian who's been friends with the candidate for 15 years....

Mamdani is a 'dangerous' candidate, New Yorkers don't want socialism: Fernando Mateo

Brooklyn Mirage Update: Nope
Brooklyn Mirage is actually looking a lot better these days. When I last paid a visit to the Bushwick music venue in early May, just days after it was supposed to open, loose debris was strewn across Stewart Avenue. The area I recognized as the...

Fresh produce program in Staten Island food desert at risk due to federal funding cuts
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A weekly program dedicated to helping Staten Islanders eat healthier could soon be a thing of the past, as the funding that supports it was recently axed in the federal spending bill. Each week, the Children’s Aid Society’s...

Divorce lawyer with 35 years experience joins Staten Island’s Angiuli & Gentile
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Joseph O’Shea, a lawyer who specializes in divorce and family law, has joined Angiuli & Gentile LLP, Attorneys at Law based in Dongan Hills. “I am excited to be joining forces with a firm that has both a wonderful reputation...

Suri Cruise proves she's just like a normal New Yorker despite dad Tom Cruise's $600M net worth
By SAMEER SURI FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 18:44 EDT, 8 July 2025 | Updated: 20:19 EDT, 8 July 2025 Suri Cruise, whose father Tom Cruise is estimated to have a net worth of $600 million, rode the subway like any normal New Yorker this week. The...

What in the heck? A 700-pound pigeon takes flight over Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- If Staten Islanders on the North Shore look closely Tuesday, they may get a glimpse of a 700-pound pigeon. But don’t be alarmed! It’s not real. It’s a huge float set out by the New York City FC (NYCFC) en route to a “Five...

Tekie Geek: Staten Island IT company rises in 2025 industry rankings
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Tekie Geek, an Eltingville-based IT company, has been ranked #48 on the 2025 Channel Futures MSP 501 list, an industry ranking. The company achieved its highest ranking in six years on the list, moving up 12 spots from its...

Bad News New Yorkers Who Owe On Student Loans
New Yorkers who owe money on their student loans are getting hit with some bad news thanks to the 'Big Beautiful Bill.' Unfortunately, it seems like we are moving away from prioritizing education in America. The federal government is making it...