Category: Staten Island

Dear Annie: I’m writing about your response to the husband of an alcoholic wife. I have seen you answer others in the past regarding how Alcoholics Anonymous has helped a lot of people. In this case, I would highly recommend Al-Anon. While I’ve never been to a single Al-Anon meeting in my life, I have…

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Americans are getting more money back on this year’s tax returns, according to the latest Internal Revenue Service (IRS) data. Through Feb. 16, the latest date currently available on the IRS website, the agency has issued 20,883,000 refunds, nearly 25% fewer than the 27,781,000 that had been issued by this time…

St. Joseph Hill wrapped up a dream season on the JV circuit with a 51-41 triumph over Notre Dame Academy in Sunday’s CHSAA A Archdiocesan championship game at Monsignor Farrell’s Oakwood gym. The Hilltoppers finished the campaign with a 22-1 record, including a 10-0 mark in league play. Read the full article here

“What’s Happening Staten Island” is a periodic series about active construction projects and other community happenings around the borough. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Passersby may have noticed a glaring absence at Freedom Circle recently, but city officials said Friday it’s part of an annual effort to better maintain the Ocean Breeze location. A spokesperson for…

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A retired member of the FDNY looks back fondly on his time in the department and one man in particular who he’s certain saved his life some 50 years ago. Bob McNellis, 80, a former Bay Ridge resident now residing in Central Florida, remembers one unforgettable call in 1974 while he…

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been together almost 20 years. I used to be happy in our relationship, but over the last year or two, he has changed. He gives me no physical affection and constantly showers love on his new dog. When I ask for more affection, he accuses me of being…

Toyota is recalling an estimated 280,000 pickups and SUVs in the U.S. due to a software malfunction. According to the automaker, it initiated the recall because there was a possibility that the vehicles could move forward slowly at a low speed while in neutral, leading to an increased risk of an accident, if there are…

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — With snow in the rearview at least for the time being, temperatures are predicted to perk up a bit over the next few days as we head into the workweek. Tonight, things will remain nippy with a low of around 32 degrees and a 20% chance of rain possibly after 4…

NEW YORK — St. John’s gave No. 15 Creighton a black eye in the whiteout game, but still has work to do to get back in the NCAA Tournament conversation. Rick Pitino and the Red Storm earned their first win over a ranked opponent and won their second straight game with a resounding 80-66 victory…

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – The year was 1953. Vincent R. Impellitteri was the mayor of New York City. That’s when 31-year-old Anthony Aquaro was sworn in as a firefighter with the FDNY. He would go on to serve 26 years with Engine 269 on Union Street in Brooklyn. 1/75 Retired FDNY Firefighter Turns 103 Read…