Category: Staten Island

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New York City unlocked more than $100 million in federal funds to help deal with the migrant crisis after months of delays, officials announced Thursday. Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Anne Williams-Isom said during an afternoon press briefing that $107 million would finally be coming to New York City,…

The Jets have filled two big holes on the offensive line, by trading for right tackle Morgan Moses and signing left guard John Simpson. They’ve found a backup quarterback in Tyrod Taylor. And they locked up their kicker Greg Zuerlein and punter Thomas Morstead for the foreseeable future. But one big glaring gap remains as…

TAMPA, Fla. — The Yankees will begin the regular season without Gerrit Cole, but considering the alternative, the ace and his injured right elbow are moving forward with the best-possible outcome. After visiting with Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles on Thursday, Cole was told that he can avoid Tommy John surgery, treating his elbow…

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — After 74 years, the George Cromwell Recreation Center in Tompkinsville, a 3.5-acre complex built atop an 11-year-old pier that opened in 1936 as part of a Works Progress Administration project, became a historical footnote in 2013. The center was demolished after weeks of being scooped apart by a power excavator. Though…

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The ripple effects of congestion pricing will disproportionately affect lower-income neighborhoods, according to Staten Island’s elected officials. At a press conference on Thursday at Borough Hall, Borough President Vito Fossella presented information from New York City’s Open Data portal showing that congestion pricing will decrease the quality of life in lower-income…

DEAR ABBY: Three years ago, our 40-year-old daughter, “Tanya,” suddenly accused me of abusing her during her childhood. She also accused my husband, her dad, of enabling this abuse. Abby, the abuse never happened! Could some therapist have planted these ideas in her head? Tanya has problems with alcohol (which she blames on me) and…

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The FDNY responded to a call of a fire at a home in Westerleigh Thursday night. The all-hands blaze was reported just after 8:30 p.m. in the basement of a two-story residence located at 628 Jewett Ave., an FDNY spokesperson said. The fire was brought under control by around 9 p.m.…

NEW YORK — Tristen Newton flew above the rim for a putback dunk that put UConn up by nine points in the second half and the fans at Storrs South roared in approval. On the other end, freshman sensation Steph Castle blocked a lauyp attempt by Trey Green at the rim. Read the full article…

If Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders has his way, a new bill will reduce the traditional 40-hour U.S. work week to four days without a change in pay, NBC News is reporting. The “Thirty-Two Hour Work Week Act,” would reduce the typical work week from 40 hours to 32 hours over the course of four years,…

For the first time in over 20 years, Wagner College is making an exciting return to March Madness, sparking anticipation and pride within the Staten Island basketball community. As the Seahawks look forward to the NCAA Tournament after winning the NEC championship, fans and alumni are rallying behind the team as they prepare for their…