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.
The front end of a white Rivian SUV struck the side of the McDonalds located at 2154 Hylan Blvd. near Midland Avenue while in the parking lot of the restaurant. According to a bystander who saw the aftermath firsthand, the incident occurred around 3:20 p.m. on Saturday. The eyewitness told the Advance/SILive.com that the SUV was in one of the curbside pickup parking spots on the Hylan Boulevard side of the restaurant.
Three men were killed in a crash on the Staten Island Expressway just before 4:30 a.m. on Oct. 5, police sources said. A 2015 Chevrolet Cruze heading westbound on the major thoroughfare forcefully hit a barrier and flipped off the roadway. EMS responded to the horrific crash and pronounced all three passengers in the car, men ages 25, 26 and 27, dead at the scene. As of Sunday morning, police were withholding the names of the victims pending family notification.
The hour-long event, viewed by thousands on the Advance Facebook Live platform, featured three prominent women leaders on Staten Island: Tatiana Arguello-Sabatelli, executive director of Nonprofit Staten Island; Jessica Phillips, CEO of Historic Richmond Town; and Jessica Baker Vodoor, president and CEO of Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Gardens. The panelists reflected on the experiences and values that shaped their leadership journeys-beginning with what first inspired them to step into leadership roles and what has sustained their motivation during difficult times.
The incident occurred around 3:50 p.m. as fire personnel responded to a report of a smoking manhole at Richmond Avenue and Arthur Kill Road, according to an FDNY spokesperson. Con Edison was notified and the FDNY departed the scene around 4:15 p.m., the spokesperson said. Crews for Con Edison were seen at the intersection investigating the situation that Allan Drury, a spokesman for the utility company, said was likely caused by a failure in the underground power delivery system.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - In a quiet but powerful mission to support Staten Islanders in need, volunteers at the St. Edward's Food Pantry continue to serve with compassion. On Sept. 24, they marked the 20th anniversary of their feeding effort with a celebration that began with Holy Mass. The pantry operates out of two repurposed trailers on the grounds of Mount St. Loretto, located at 6581 Hylan Blvd.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Staten Islanders are more likely to be diagnosed with various forms of cancer than residents of any other New York City borough, with higher rates for more than a dozen types of cancers, state health data shows. Staten Island has had the highest overall cancer rate of any borough in New York City every year since 1997, according to data from the New York State Cancer Registry.
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.
The city Department of Transportation recently announced plans for roadwork throughout Staten Island, beginning the week of Aug. 18. Both in-house and contract crews will conduct milling and paving operations in Community Board 1 and Community Board 2.
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.