S.I. high school student shares experience meeting Hindu spiritual leader known as the ‘Hugging Saint’
In August, Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, more commonly known as Amma, traveled to the Javits Center in New York City as a ...
A ‘different sport’: How a Staten Island program immerses students in sailing
The new skills that I have learned, the experiences I have gained, and the friends I have made along the way are so important ...
Don’t miss these movies and shows leaving Netflix in December 2024
Along with the excitement that December brings, it also marks the departure of some well-loved movies and shows from Netflix.
Do I need to put my recyclables in an official NYC Bin?
The answer is no: recyclable material does not need to be in a NYC Bin. “At this point, any bin is good, as is a clear ...
Deadline to apply for NYC congestion pricing discounts is at the end of this month
When it returns on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, there will be a lower toll than first proposed. Originally, drivers would have been ...
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NYC could eliminate local personal income tax: Here’s who qualifies
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Mayor Eric Adams announced a plan Dec. 4 to eliminate and lower local personal income taxes for the ...
Community rallies to support mom’s cancer battle and new business venture
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Port Richmond resident Jasmin Doughty, 43 who started a business with her son, Zion, 7, in honor of her ...
Celebrating Staten Islanders we admired this year: Thank you!
Congratulations to every borough resident who has found their own way to give back, make change, be a role model, inspire others, advocate and/or care about their community in 2024.
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10 most expensive homes sold on the Mid-Island, Dec. 16-22
A house on Staten Island that sold for $1.2 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales on the ...
Dear Abby: My partner’s extreme demands about houseguests aren’t even logical
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.
Dear Annie: Poems to enjoy for the holidays
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas. Hope you enjoy these poems for the holidays. With jewels of the brave old year. And ...
Dear Abby: My brother-in-law won’t honor my late sister’s final wishes
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.