Category: Staten Island

WASHINGTON — Two influential lawmakers from opposing parties have crafted a deal on legislation designed to strengthen privacy protections for Americans’ personal data. The sweeping proposal announced Sunday evening would define privacy as a consumer right and create new rules for companies that collect and use personal information. It comes from the offices of Democratic…

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island endured a walloping from early April showers last week, but a well-deserved break has arrived just in time for solar eclipse. AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Matt Benz said that Monday’s eclipse will be punctuated by “very wispy clouds” and sun, but overall, Staten Island will have “fair viewing conditions.” Islanders…

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Staten Island Economic Development Corporation (SIEDC) gathered at the Staten Island Advance/SILive.com’s Bloomfield headquarters Wednesday, March 27 to discuss procurement opportunities for women and minority-owned business enterprises (W/MBE) on Staten Island. Kim Avilez, President of the NYC Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners and newly appointed SIEDC…

It’s time to grab your tickets and check to see if you’re a big winner! The Powerball lottery jackpot continues to rise after one lucky winner in Michigan won $842 million in the January 1 drawing. Is this your lucky night? Here are Saturday’s winning lottery numbers: 22-27-44-52-69, Powerball: 9, Power Play: 3X Double Play…

By John Marshall, Associated Press UConn kept its bid to repeat as national champion intact by surviving its first true test of the NCAA Tournament, getting 21 points from freshman Stephon Castle while clamping down defensively in the second half of an 86-72 win over Alabama in the Final Four on Saturday night. The top-seeded…

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Over 8 million bags of liquid detergent packets distributed in the United States, including Tide and Gain, were recalled due to a “risk of serious injury” involving the product packaging. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the recall includes Tide Pods, Gain Flings, Ace Pods, and Ariel Pods liquid…

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul shed light on a series of safety precautions taken by state agencies following Friday’s unanticipated 4.8 magnitude earthquake. “My top priority is keeping people safe, and I have directed state personnel to take all necessary precautions following yesterday’s historic earthquake,” Gov. Hochul said. “At this time, we are…

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The New York City civil service exam schedule is open for April, and some jobs pay more than others. The application period for exams opened April 3. Exam applications currently open include: call center representative; claims specialist; crime analyst; environmental police officer inspector (hoists and rigging); inspector (plumbing); police officer; recreation…

DEAR ABBY: Five years ago, I was diagnosed with GAD (generalized anxiety disorder). It manifests itself with sudden outbursts of anger when I’m stressed, which is often. I have three sisters, two of whom are bossy and try to take over and control every little thing. I have always had a difficult relationship with one…

The Giants have re-signed versatile inside linebacker Isaiah Simmons. So where will he fit in new defensive coordinator Shane Bowen’s scheme? Simmons — the eighth overall draft pick in 2020, by the Cardinals — was traded to the Giants by Arizona in late August for a seventh-round pick in this year’s draft. He turns 26…