Category: Staten Island
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St. Joseph Hill Academy plays host to Breast Cancer Walk & Bake-A-Thon in memory of a Hill grandmother
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Since October has been designated “Breast Cancer Awareness Month,” St. Joseph Hill Academy played host to its Fifth Annual Breast Cancer Walk And Bake-A-Thon in memory of Doreen Quirk, the grandmother of Antonia Lanni, Class of 2026, and AnnaDoreen Lanni, Class of 2022. Doreen succumbed to complications of breast cancer in…
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When does Daylight Saving Time end in 2024?
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — There’s a chill in the air and fall colors surround us, so we all know what comes next. Shorter days and darker evenings: Daylight Saving Time comes to an end in 2024 just as we greet November. We officially return to standard time on Sunday, Nov. 3, at 2 a.m., so…
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Dear Abby: My son sleeps on the floor while his wife co-sleeps with baby
DEAR ABBY: My son and his wife have been married for three years and have an 8-month-old son. She stays home to care for the baby. My son works from home as well. He has now taken a second job to make ends meet, so three days a week he works 7 a.m. to 3…
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Dear Abby: My friend is sleeping with her best friend’s husband. Should I spill the beans?
DEAR ABBY: Our friend “Carrie” revealed to our close friend group that for the last few years she has been having an affair with her best friend “Julia’s” husband. Their kids are best friends, and they spend a lot of time together, even taking family vacations. We have told Carrie many times how this can…
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Next Level Flag Football players compete at Miller Field on a sunny Sunday (88 action-packed photos)
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Next Level Flag Football League held games at Miller Field in New Dorp on a sunny Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. The 3/4 girls Bombsquad fell to the Giants, 20-6, while the 5/6 girls Bulldogs conquered the Pink Thunder by a final score of 35-6. Read the full article here
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2024 NYC Marathon: What to know about the route, start times, best viewing spots and more
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — On Sunday, Nov. 3, Thousands of runners will descend upon New York City to participate in the iconic 2024 TCS New York City Marathon. More than 51,000 runners finished in 2023, and participants have raised more than $520 million for charity since 2006. This year, they’ll arrive from 148 countries to…
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Dear Annie: I love my mom, but her hoarding is out of control
Dear Annie: My elderly mom wants to move from her house in the country to a smaller home in town. This is her idea, and she’s already looking for a house. However, she has a house, a garage and a barn full of stuff. I estimate that it will take us about six months to…
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New York Liberty get their day in the sun with ticker-tape parade in NYC
NEW YORK (AP) — Jonquel Jones, Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu and their New York teammates were showered with confetti as the Liberty celebrated winning the WNBA title in the Canyon of Heroes in downtown Manhattan. New York Sen. Chuck Schumer, Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams joined the thousands who lined…
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Dear Abby: My sister’s cancer diagnosis has me rethinking the distance between us
DEAR ABBY: I’m hoping that you can help me. My sister and I are distanced from each other. We haven’t spoken since the passing of our mother three years ago. Today I learned that she has been diagnosed with stage-3 cancer. Of course, this has hit me hard. I want to reach out, but I’m…
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N.Y. Lottery: Third-prize Powerball ticket worth $50K sold in NYC
One lucky winner in New York City scored $50,000 with a third-prize Powerball ticket. The New York Lottery announced the winning ticket was sold for the Oct. 9 Powerball drawing. It was sold at NYC Smoke Shop & Grocery, located at 809 8th Ave., in Manhattan. Winning numbers for the Oct. 9 Powerball drawing are…