#Staten Island

#Staten Island

The Floor & Decor brand is bolstered by a local focus that allows us to create a store experience and mix of products that meet the needs of each market we serve. We empower our store managers, or chief executive merchants, to create a local shopping experience.

Staten Island residents should prepare for hazardous coastal conditions this week as Hurricane Erin approaches, with life-threatening surf and rip currents expected.

A Staten Island homeowner is dealing with costly damage to his property, all thanks to what may be part of a social media challenge.

Island Crepes & Shakes is set to open its third location in West Brighton at 408 Forest Ave., featuring a distinctive cottage-style building.

Plaza Bagels & Deli offers a wide assortment of delicatessen sandwiches, baked goods, and fresh bagels, along with canned alcohol and various beer brands.

Willowbrook Park, a beloved destination for children, has all public bathrooms closed due to repairs, leading to reliance on porta-potties for parkgoers.

The last remnants of Demyan's Hofbrau in Stapleton were recently bulldozed for housing, ending a 172-year history that began with John Bechtel's brewery in 1853.

The Sonic Drive-In on Staten Island, after a promising start in 2015, faced a decline in popularity, resulting in temporary closure and issues like incorrect orders and long wait times.

Michele Cenci, a former purchasing secretary at a Staten Island elementary school, has been ordered to pay back $145,000 after a grand larceny indictment.

Owner Radi Od, who won our 'Best of Coffee' contest in 2024, opened The Buttery to pursue his passion for burgers, stating, 'I opened up because this is something I really wanted to do.' The Buttery features 100% halal meat with a menu that blends classic and trendy burger recipes, alongside cheesesteaks and homemade drinks.

West Nile virus is primarily transmitted through mosquito bites. While many cases remain asymptomatic, serious cases can affect the nervous system and present flu-like symptoms.

From July 14 to 20, nine vehicles were reported stolen on Staten Island. In total, 81 fewer vehicle thefts occurred compared to the previous year.

Alvi Limani, a 20-year-old Staten Island man, has been charged in a fatal hit-and-run crash in New Jersey, marking another incident amid his troubled past.

"Our main mission was to bring a major entertainment venue back to Staten Island," noted Leslie Andes, Urban Zone's general manager. "Parents have been traveling to New Jersey for years - we wanted to fill that gap and offer a concept that is a little closer to home."

Firefighters responded to a blaze at a home in New Brighton on Monday morning, with the fire reported at a multi-story structure around 10:25 a.m. Firefighters could be seen extending ladders to the roof and upper floors of the building, with visible burn damage on the side of the structure.

Staten Islanders who were scammed out of money they paid for future funerals are finding support from local lawmakers aiming to enhance oversight of funeral homes.

"In the beginning, we were litigious, we were out protesting, and that has kind of changed over the decades and we've turned into an organization that primarily does its work behind the scenes."