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Contrary to some persistent rumors, this borough is not a cultural wasteland just waiting around to be discovered when the big Wheel starts turning. Check back here frequently for bona fide bursts of A&E.

Is it Friday yet? Here's your upcoming weekend to-do list.

01/24/2019

Weekend Alert: 10 ways to get out on Staten Island this weekend

Is it Friday yet? Here's your upcoming weekend to-do list.

Weekend Alert: Jan. 25 to Jan. 27

The O'Jays are coming to St. George at the end of March.

01/22/2019

St. George Theatre announces lineup change for gala: The O’Jays to headline

The O'Jays are coming to St. George at the end of March.

Legendary vocal group replaces Katharine McPhee as gala performer

Shoving match breaks out at Marcus Browne's title fight weigh-in! https://trib.al/FfaEcpe

01/19/2019

Marcus Browne and Badou Jack go at it during Friday’s weigh-in

Shoving match breaks out at Marcus Browne's title fight weigh-in! https://trib.al/FfaEcpe

The fighters got into an on-stage shoving match.

"Flags on Front," an impromptu art installation, was created by Scott Van Campen of MakerSpace in Stapleton using recent...

01/10/2019

Staten Island artist transforms Front Street poles into flag display

"Flags on Front," an impromptu art installation, was created by Scott Van Campen of MakerSpace in Stapleton using recently-installed poles along Front Street.

The impromptu art installation was made using poles from an unfinished fence that the city wanted to erect

You don't need to love it or hate it, but how often do you consume frozen pizza?

01/10/2019

Is frozen pizza amazing or an abomination?

You don't need to love it or hate it, but how often do you consume frozen pizza?

Frozen pizza is cheap, easy and in your control. But some people turn their noses up at the frozen stuff, saying that fresh pizza is the only way to go.

How do you let everyone know you're open for business? By giving away free goodies, of course.

01/09/2019

Sobol Acai Bowls and Beyond: Free Acai bowls for 2 hours Thursday in New Dorp

How do you let everyone know you're open for business? By giving away free goodies, of course.

The health food chain will celebrate opening its second location on Staten Island with food giveaways

Relax, everybody. It'll open in March, says the DaddyO's owner.

01/08/2019

Will DaddyO's BBQ ever open in Richmond Valley?

Relax, everybody. It'll open in March, says the DaddyO's owner.

Despite excitement for the restaurant, it's been more than a year of delays and postponements.

01/04/2019

MTV releases second trailer for ’Made in Staten Island'

MAKE IT STOP.

Meet Paulie Fusco, the native Staten Islander who is “nice for the most part” but “gets angry quickly.”

New Year, new Best Dressed, New Year's edition:

01/03/2019

Staten Island's Best Dressed: Style stunners at New Year's Eve parties and more

New Year, new Best Dressed, New Year's edition:

SILive's weekly roundup of the best dressed and the best smiles. Submit your photos: [email protected].

Despite its popularity in New York and other parts of the country, "Daredevil" was canceled by Netflix.

01/03/2019

Netflix's most popular show in New York in 2018 was 'Daredevil'

Despite its popularity in New York and other parts of the country, "Daredevil" was canceled by Netflix.

The same program is popular in four other states.

Pete Davidson is back on stage -- with a story about how students taunted his mother, a teacher, by singing Ariana Grand...

01/02/2019

Pete Davidson returns to stand-up: Students sang 'thank u, next' to my mom

Pete Davidson is back on stage -- with a story about how students taunted his mother, a teacher, by singing Ariana Grande's hit song.

The Great Kills native rang in the new year on a Massachusetts stage, talking about his breakup with Ariana Grande, according to The New York Times.

12/26/2018

See how many movies and TV shows have been shot on Staten Island

Staten Island is its own star.

See how many movies and TV shows have been shot on Staten Island.

12/26/2018

Pete Davidson's funniest moments on SNL in 2018

Pete Davidson had quite the 2018.

Highlights: "Tucci Gang" cover, Tan France takeover and more.

Don't let a bad TV show influence your opinion of Staten Island: Here's what's really made here. (Ralph's included.)

12/24/2018

22 things that were actually 'Made in Staten Island'

Don't let a bad TV show influence your opinion of Staten Island: Here's what's really made here. (Ralph's included.)

We're so much more than the "Mob Wives" mentality.

12/21/2018

Staten Island nightlife: Santa and his helpers make Zio Toto's Winter Ball a real blast

PARTY TIME!

Some 150 revelers attended the annual holiday party at the Tottenville eatery.

12/20/2018

MTV's 'Made In Staten Island' debuts Jan. 14; here's how residents are reacting

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Shortly after the promotion dropped, a petition was made to ban the show from MTV.

It's not too late to make reservations for Christmas dinner.

12/18/2018

Christmas Day on Staten Island: Where to eat and drink

It's not too late to make reservations for Christmas dinner.

Where to get a meal on Dec. 25 when most borough businesses are closed.

It's never too early to start planning ahead.

12/11/2018

16 things to do on Staten Island this weekend: 'Sea' album release, 'Spectacular' in St. George & more

It's never too early to start planning ahead.

Events this weekend include the Lantern Festival and the Westerleigh tree lighting.

A must-see indoor display of a masterpiece nativity at Casa Belvedere, the Italian Cultural Center on Grymes Hill.

12/11/2018

Magnificent Neapolitan Presepio (nativity) now on display at Casa Belvedere

A must-see indoor display of a masterpiece nativity at Casa Belvedere, the Italian Cultural Center on Grymes Hill.

The display will remain up at the Italian Cultural Center on Grymes Hill through Little Christmas on Jan. 6.

There’s a new favorite cut on the West Shore Inn menu.

12/11/2018

Pecan pie: West Shore Inn says it serves the best

There’s a new favorite cut on the West Shore Inn menu.

Travis restaurant couldn't keep up with the demand for the dessert, so it spun the recipe into a new company called Mama Hazel's

Joe Gatto and Howard Stern, plus Elvis Duran. This is the latest "Best Dressed."

12/06/2018

Staten Island's Best Dressed: Z-100's Elvis Duran, Sweet 16 at Eve Ultra Lounge

Joe Gatto and Howard Stern, plus Elvis Duran. This is the latest "Best Dressed."

SILive's weekly series of the borough's sartorial stunners. Email 'best dressed' photos to [email protected]

The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson, 76, shared the secret to why he's lasted so long in the music business: "Good vibrations."

12/06/2018

Ahead of St. George Theatre show, Brian Wilson reveals his favorite Beach Boys album

The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson, 76, shared the secret to why he's lasted so long in the music business: "Good vibrations."

Iconic songwriter and producer will perform the band's 1964 "The Christmas Album" and other holiday favorites.

Ariana Cordero is the latest Staten Island actress to make it big. She'll be on "Chicago P.D." tonight.

12/05/2018

Staten Island actress set to appear in NBC's 'Chicago P.D.' Wednesday night

Ariana Cordero is the latest Staten Island actress to make it big. She'll be on "Chicago P.D." tonight.

The "intense" episode will air tonight at 10 p.m.

A Grasmere eatery just added Pinkberry to its menu.

12/05/2018

Pinkberry: One restaurant now sells it on Staten Island

A Grasmere eatery just added Pinkberry to its menu.

Fuel Fever introduced it to the borough in a single flavor, but plans to add more varieties

12/05/2018

Bittersweet ending: A look at the Staten Island restaurants that closed in 2018

Farewell, Staten Island restaurants.

The city Health Department said 122 places shut their doors this year.

We're here to fill your weekend with festivals, concerts, tree lightings, wreath workshops and local theater.

12/05/2018

18 fun things to do on S.I. this weekend: 'Christmas Carol' to candlelight

We're here to fill your weekend with festivals, concerts, tree lightings, wreath workshops and local theater.

The holiday season is in full swing.

"Annie" is set for this weekend at Snug Harbor.

12/04/2018

In the Wings Productions stages 'Annie' at Snug Harbor's Music Hall

"Annie" is set for this weekend at Snug Harbor.

Performance times are 8 p.m. Friday, 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.

Rob Phraner can cross this huge item off his bucket list. (Congratulations!)

12/03/2018

Former Staten Islander climbs Mount Everest

Rob Phraner can cross this huge item off his bucket list. (Congratulations!)

It took Rob Phraner, 49, nine days to ascend to Everest Base Camp. But the most frightening part wasn't the climb.

Eltingville native Ray DeForest will perform this month as a lively, vibrant character Doris Dear, inspired by the life ...

12/03/2018

Ray DeForest remembers his mother as Doris Dear, raises money for the Alzheimer's Association

Eltingville native Ray DeForest will perform this month as a lively, vibrant character Doris Dear, inspired by the life and light his own mother left behind.

The Staten Island native started the character Doris Dear in memory of his mother, "Taffy."

Ariana Grande dropped her HUUUUGE "thank u, next" video Friday afternoon -- and yes, of course, Pete Davidson was mentio...

11/30/2018

Ariana Grande throws more shade at Pete Davidson in ‘thank u, next’

Ariana Grande dropped her HUUUUGE "thank u, next" video Friday afternoon -- and yes, of course, Pete Davidson was mentioned.

"Sorry I dipped."

"Ray Donovan" and its biggest stars spent parts of the summer filming at this Staten Island home: "Everyone in my house ...

11/30/2018

How a Staten Island family became part of Showtime's hit series 'Ray Donovan'

"Ray Donovan" and its biggest stars spent parts of the summer filming at this Staten Island home: "Everyone in my house are super fans of the show, it was sort of unbelievable that out of all the houses in town, they took interest in ours."

"He knocked on my door and the rest was history," the retired NYPD officer said.

The "Impractical Jokers" holiday episode was recorded in October.

11/30/2018

'Impractical Jokers: Holiday Spectacular' season finale at St. George Theatre airs Thursday

The "Impractical Jokers" holiday episode was recorded in October.

"Staten Island is like the fifth character on our show," James (Murr) Murray said.

Another Italian restaurant will replace it. (Surprised?)

11/30/2018

Puglia of Hester Street closes on Staten Island. What’s next for Great Kills?

Another Italian restaurant will replace it. (Surprised?)

After moving to Annadale and wiped out by Sandy, this was its third borough location to close since 2009

How many have you dined at? (And how many do you plan to visit?)

11/30/2018

Good eats: 49 Staten Island restaurants that opened in 2018

How many have you dined at? (And how many do you plan to visit?)

From burger joints to upscale cuisine, the restaurant business appears to be booming in the borough

“When you show your child you’re involved, and you are there with them, it means more to them than we think. You get...

11/29/2018

Daughter of Italian immigrants finds success with Crafty Kids

“When you show your child you’re involved, and you are there with them, it means more to them than we think. You get to watch your child grow and go on their educational journey with them."

The studio opened in Tottenville in September

11/29/2018

10 things you must see at the NYC Winter Lantern Festival on Staten Island

4. Hit up the food truck area.

SPOILERS: This festival includes singing LED displays, a holiday tree and more.

Cargo, a St. George classic, has had many looks over the years.

11/29/2018

What's your favorite Cargo paint job?

Cargo, a St. George classic, has had many looks over the years.

The colorfully eccentric exteriors -- from patriotic flag-scapes to post-apocalyptic birds to Elsa Lanchester getting her "Bride of Frankenstein" scream on -- provided a community canvas of sorts and I think they deserve to be commemorated

Not many students can say their teacher turns into a zombie punk princess at night. Then again, not many kids have Rina ...

11/29/2018

Artist by night: Staten Island teacher is a singing zombie princess

Not many students can say their teacher turns into a zombie punk princess at night. Then again, not many kids have Rina Sklar Dabdoub of Port Richmond as their teacher.

After school, the Port Richmond resident transforms into Miss Rina, the lead singer of The Flesh Junkies.

11/28/2018

Staten Island nightlife: 180 guests celebrate Gabriella's Sweet 16

Happy 16th birthday, Gabriella!

The celebration brought together old friends from St. John Villa and new friends from St. Joseph by-the-Sea.

If you don't know about Sean Sweeney's work, you're missing out.

11/28/2018

10 photos that prove why Sean Sweeney is Staten Island's best photographer

If you don't know about Sean Sweeney's work, you're missing out.

The native Islander, who first picked up a camera in high school, recently won our Best Of Artists and Entertainers poll.

Thriving in Stapleton is Surf, one year later.

11/28/2018

A year later, good food remains Surf’s secret to success

Thriving in Stapleton is Surf, one year later.

The Stapleton restaurant -- with its woodsmoke influence and seasonal inspiration -- is operated by celebrity chef Vic Rallo.

This isn’t the first time the network has “discovered” Staten Island.

11/27/2018

Now filming on Staten Island: Investigation Discovery network in Willowbrook

This isn’t the first time the network has “discovered” Staten Island.

The crew quietly filmed inside a house on Bryson Avenue, near the corner of Watchogue Road

In "The Kindergarten Teacher," Maggie Gyllenhaal plays a teacher living on Staten Island who becomes obsessed with one o...

11/27/2018

Why is Maggie Gyllenhaal changing her clothes in the Staten Island Ferry bathroom?

In "The Kindergarten Teacher," Maggie Gyllenhaal plays a teacher living on Staten Island who becomes obsessed with one of her 5-year-old students whom she believes is a poetry prodigy.

The A-list actress is spotted on the ferry in her latest film, “The Kindergarten Teacher."

Hop into the time machine: Restaurant edition.

11/27/2018

Watch: A look back at Staten Island restaurants in the 1980s

Hop into the time machine: Restaurant edition.

How have these establishments changed the borough's dining landscape with their upscale approach to food and drink?

Don't let dropping temperatures be a downer for your weekend, there is still a lot to do on Staten Island.

11/27/2018

Lantern Fest to 'Annie': 17 great things to do on S.I. this weekend

Don't let dropping temperatures be a downer for your weekend, there is still a lot to do on Staten Island.

Get out and have some fun on your borough

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