Category: Staten Island

At least two drones were spotted above another military base in New Jersey during the recent surge in unexplained sightings across the state, Navy officials said. Naval Weapons Station Earle, a military base in Colts Neck in Monmouth County, has had two reports of drones in its airspace, facility spokesman William Addison said Thursday. “While…

A memorial was erected in Kathleen Murphy’s honor at Staten Island University Hospital in Ocean Breeze, Thursday. The memorial features a pride flag, flowers, and a compassionate note of appreciation for Murphy from her colleagues. (Staten Island Advance/Shaina McLawrence)Shaina McLawrence Read the full article here

Photo via Getty Images An 87-year-old woman was fatally stabbed on Thursday night in her Staten Island home. According to police, at 11:31 p.m. on Dec. 5 officers from the 122nd Precinct responded to a call regarding an assault in progress at 33A Carmel Ct. Upon their arrival, police found Laxmiben Khristi with a stab…

This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, independent news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. It is republished with permission. Sign up for their newsletter here. When a rare tornado swept through the north side of Minneapolis, Michelle Neal scrambled for cover at a fast-food restaurant. “It was unreal—we could…

Biden emerges from Air Force One at JFK. Photo Erica Price President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden touched down at John F. Kennedy International Airport Monday ahead of a “Friendsgiving” event with service members on Staten Island. The first couple made a rare trip to New York City Monday, touching down in Queens…

American taxpayers with dependents who have already been claimed on another taxpayer’s return should sign up for an identity protection program ahead of tax season to avoid refund delays with e-filing, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced this week. Starting next year, the IRS will accept certain e-filed forms even if a dependent has already…

The iconic Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, which connects Brooklyn and Staten Island, is turning 60 years old. Photo by Erica Price As the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge approaches its 60th anniversary on Nov. 21, the monumental feat of engineering remains an integral piece of New York City’s infrastructure. Once the longest suspension bridge in the world, and now the…

Last February, Rick Pitino suggested he wanted his son Richard to succeed him one day as the head coach at St. John’s. “I personally want him to stay at New Mexico. I want him to stay at New Mexico until I leave St. John’s and he can take my place then,” the elder Pitino, 72,…

The Atlantic Group Tide advanced to the Senior division semifinals last weekend as the Staten Island Boys Football League’s playoffs got underway in two divisions. The Mannix Family ShopRite Gators, Gotham Auto Ducks and Bella Mama Rosa Steelers all moved on in the Junior division. Dylan Tronolone hooked up with Anthony Largo and Lorenzo Scotto…

Former Congress Member Michael Grimm, pictured here at his 2011 swearing-in ceremony, was recently paralyzed in a horseback riding accident, and is receiving support through a GoFundMe campaign that has raised over $300,000 for his recovery. File photo by Tom Callan More than $300,000 has been raised to support former U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm’s recovery…