The 1,000 new free preschool seats expected to be announced Tuesday target neighborhoods that have not had enough seats and aim to respond to high demand for the program. Mamdani is set to make the announcement around 11 a.m.
The Waterfront Committee will hold a virtual meeting on Zoom on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 6:30 p.m. Diana Switaj and Judah Asimov of the city Economic Development Corporation will continue discussions on Pier 1. A $2.5 million federal investment was announced in 2024 to help restore the long-shuttered St. George fishing pier and revitalize the borough's North Shore. The Zoom link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7364226579?omn=82363722724 The meeting ID is 736 422 6579.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - All this talk of pancakes for Shrove Tuesday has me hungry for them, so here is my handy‑dandy list of pancake how‑to enjoy pancakes on Staten Island. For the record, an occupational hazard of food writing is that you are constantly stoking your own appetite. So now that I am craving a straight‑up pancake with an irresponsible amount of butter -thinking Kerrygold-and making my stomach even grumblier.
According to a social media post from the 120th Precinct, additional officers were brought in from other boroughs to Staten Island to assist with patrols over the weekend. This increase in manpower is in response to a series of break-ins this month that are specifically targeting residences with high-end vehicles parked in the driveway. The perpetrators have been nicknamed the "Crowbar Crew" by District Attorney Michael E. McMahon because of the tool's prominence in the break-ins.
Christopher T. Hewitt, a lifelong Staten Islander who fed, cared for, and quietly held up his community through decades in the food business, died suddenly at his home in Sunnyside. He was 50. Hewitt's path into food began in the produce department of the old A&P in New Dorp, where he worked as a teenager. He went on to spend years on the East Shore at Delfini's and Top Tomato, gaining the hands-on experience that shaped his career, particularly at Delfini's. In the early 2000s, he owned The Misty Lounge, a Grant City neighborhood bar he ran with friends.
On Staten Island, Shrove Tuesday is a chance to celebrate with neighbors and friends before the hush of Lent settles over the borough. But the tradition has grown surprisingly scarce. This year, based on my research, only three congregations are firing up their griddles for the pre‑Lenten ritual-all free, with freewill donations accepted-serving pancakes, sausage, and the kind of fellowship that has defined the day for generations.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - Monday is Presidents Day, which means many people may have the day off and services may be closed in observance of the federal holiday. Officially Washington's birthday at the federal government level, Presidents Day is a holiday celebrated on the third Monday of February. It is often celebrated to honor all those who serves as presidents of the United States.
According to Malliotakis, the largest amount of money - $5 million - will go toward renovating a building on Staten Island that will be used for EMS classroom training. The exact location was not immediately clear. Currently, personnel must travel to either Randall's Island or northeastern Queens for training, requiring them to be placed out of service and unavailable for duty during those sessions.
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.
First, I want to thank the thousands of city workers who have gone above and beyond to lift snow off of our streets and to look after those most at risk in a moment like this, and yet we know that there is clearly so much more to be done as we maintain our efforts to clear crosswalks and bus stops to melt snow, and above all, to protect New Yorkers who are most at risk from this historic and dangerous cold,
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.
A 66-year-old man died on Sunday after getting hit by an SUV driver on Staten Island a week earlier, the NYPD announced on Wednesday. Cops say they responded to a 911 call of the man whom they identified as Staten Island resident Jean Victorin getting struck on South Avenue near Forest Avenue within the NYPD's 121st Precinct at 1:54 p.m. on Jan. 4.
Right now is an opportunity for me to introduce myself as I am, and the focus of what my administration will be. Because it's very much in line with what many Staten Islanders care deeply about - which is not only their ability to afford to live in New York City, but also build a life in New York City.
"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."
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.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - Staten Island's four CHSAA girls' varsity soccer teams will compete this week in the Archdiocese of New York playoffs. Top-seeded St. Joseph by-the-Sea, No. 2 St. Joseph Hill and No. 3 Notre Dame Academy will compete in the five-team, Tier 1 division. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - A 31-year-old man led police on a wild chase after fleeing from a car stop in a busy commercial district in New Dorp, authorities allege. Peter Decasperis of Brook Avenue in Oakwood was arrested on Sept. 15, several weeks after the alleged incident, which began at Hylan Boulevard and Beach Avenue. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
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.
