#Staten Island

#Staten Island

It's a familiar scene at a youth sports event: a parent disagrees with a call or is unhappy with their child's time on the field, or perhaps they are unhappy with another player, and they loudly voice their opinion to the coach or the referee, or even another parent. Things turn heated quickly, interrupting the game, embarrassing the children, and generally causing discomfort all around.

Police on Staten Island are investigating after a man was killed after apparently being mauled to death by his roommate's dog. Officers from the 122nd Precinct rushed to 608 New Dorp Lane, near Miller Field in New Dorp, just after 4 p.m. on Jan. 18 after receiving a 911 call reporting a vicious animal attack. Upon arrival, cops discovered the victim, a 59-year-old man, who was unconscious and unresponsive, covered in blood with dog bites across his entire body.

"One of our slogans is, home is not a place, it's a feeling. We want to embody that in every coffee shop that we've opened," Ocampo Kastanis said. "I came from a fashion background, so I knew what I wanted. I ran with the aesthetics of the place. I wanted black and white themes. I wanted the gold trimmings."

Ferry service will now connect St. George and Bay Ridge starting Monday.

Even as thousands of New Yorkers gobble up turkey on their Thanksgiving dinner plates, wild turkeys are thriving in the city's urban wildlife landscape. Native to North America, turkeys live throughout the city, scouting out habitats that have tall trees and delicious treats, such as, well, bugs. Wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) are flockin' around NYC. Much of that avian action takes place on Staten Island, mostly to the delight, but sometimes to the dismay, of local residents who talked turkey with amNewYork.

According to the site's developers, the facility will feature over 110 trailer parking stalls, full drive-through circulation, and office space. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of this year. Stonemont Financial Group, an Atlanta-based private real estate investment firm specializing in industrial development, is the owner and operator of the project, which is being dubbed by its address: 2577 Forest Avenue.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - The state of New York has posted several new position openings on Staten Island in the month of November, with varying levels of experience and education required. Salaries range from $55,537 to $125,413. New York state provides careers that touch every part of public life - including education, environmental conservation, and health care. The state employs people of all ages, backgrounds, and education levels - from first responders to engineers, nurses, research scientists, and plow drivers.

The Parsonage -- standing on its original site on Arthur Kill Road at the corner of Clarke Avenue -- was built in 1855 as home for the pastor of the Dutch Reformed Church (now demolished) that once stood nearby,

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - Despite being surrounded by water, Staten Island boasts only a handful of dedicated seafood spots - and just one true, super-casual clam bar and lobster shack: Lobster House Joe's, located at 1898 Hylan Blvd. in Dongan Hills. After more than three decades of serving seafood lovers, the beloved eatery will close its doors on Oct. 30, marking the end of an era for one of the borough's most iconic seafood destinations.

STATEN ISLAND, NY - The Staten Island Branch of the NAACP will mark its 100th anniversary with a Freedom Fund Luncheon on Saturday, Nov. 8 at Nicotra's Ballroom in the Hilton Garden Inn. The milestone event will run from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and will honor individuals and institutions that have contributed to the borough's legacy of equity and justice over the past century. The celebration aims to recognize a century of service, leadership, and progress while looking ahead to the next 100 years.

A cold front will bring windy conditions and cooler temperatures to Staten Island on Wednesday, with wind gusts up to 25 mph and clearing skies by midday. The National Weather Service forecasts a quick transition from morning showers to mostly sunny conditions, with daytime temperatures in the lower 60s. The morning will start with scattered rain and potential thunderstorms, particularly in eastern areas, before the cold front moves through.

The new Hylan Blvd. restaurant opens Friday, October 31 at 10:30 a.m. and will operate daily from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., serving the full menu of ShackBurgers, Crinkle Cut Fries, hand-spun shakes and limited-time offerings like the new French Onion Soup Burger. Opening day customers will receive custom mini Shake Shack tote bags, and the company will donate $1 for every sandwich sold that day to Staten Island Giving Circle, which supports children, seniors and military veterans living on Staten Island. The Great Kills-based group is a volunteer-driven nonprofit.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - A 38-year-old man was indicted on weapons charges after he was allegedly caught with a gun inside the NYPD's 120th Precinct stationhouse in St. George.

While this kind of driving isn't uncommon on Staten Island, it doesn't make it any less dangerous. Recently submitted dash cam footage shows one driver who thought they didn't need to stop at a red light on one of the busiest roads on the North Shore. The video, submitted to the Advance/SILive.com, shows a car approaching a red light on Richmond Terrace near the intersection of North Burgher Avenue in West Brighton right before the evening rush hour on Thursday, Oct. 2.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - A slow-moving coastal storm will bring potentially dangerous flooding to Staten Island and the broader New York City area, with conditions expected to worsen through Monday evening, according to the National Weather Service. Brian Hurley, a meteorologist with the Weather Prediction Center, said coastal flooding poses the greatest threat from the storm system, with inundation levels reaching 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 feet above ground level in the most vulnerable waterfront areas during high tide cycles late Sunday night and Monday afternoon.

"There are so many Italian restaurants on Staten Island," Macri said. "We wanted to do something different. Todo Bien will have a beautiful menu, a beautiful vibe - wait until you see this restaurant." The name Todo Bien translates to "everything's good" in Spanish, echoing the meaning of Macri's Richmond Valley restaurant Tutto Apposto and reflecting his philosophy of hospitality and optimism. While the menu remains under wraps, Macri promises the same meticulous quality that has made his other establishments local favorites.

The twisted Staten Island teen accused of killing his mother's boyfriend allegedly gave a full, gory confession - including that he planned to liquify the body in a blender and flush it down the toilet, starting with the brain, law-enforcement sources said. Damien Hurstel, 19, allegedly calmly admitted to cops at the NYPD's 120th Precinct that he fatally bludgeoned Anthony Casalaspro, 45, over the head with a meat tenderizer because he wanted to know what it was like to kill someone, sources told The Post.