Staten Island Advance

05/19/2019

#fyiSI: Answers to your questions about homeless shelters, the 'grand staircase,' two-way tolling and more

SILive's Kristin Dalton has answers to your pressing questions.

You asked, we answered -- that's #fyiSI!

05/19/2019

Empire Outlets is officially open

ICYMI: Thousands celebrated at the Empire Outlets Wednesday night for the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony. See the full coverage of the event here: https://www.silive.com/empireoutlets/2019/05/thousands-celebrate-grand-opening-of-new-york-citys-empire-outlets.html

05/19/2019

'Taste of Forest Ave’ attracts hundreds at restaurant crawl

The ‘Taste of Forest Ave’ attracted hundreds of people along Forest Avenue in West Brighton, Sunday afternoon, for its restaurant stroll and street festival.

The Forest Ave BID organized the third annual 'Taste of Forest Ave' restaurant stroll and street festive in West Brighton on Sunday.

05/19/2019

Island leaders plan to rally for North Shore waterfront on Monday

Community and political leaders on Staten Island are planning to rally in New Brighton on Monday for the creation of a greenway on the North Shore.

The meeting will take place at the Richmond Terrace Therapeutic Gardens, located at 456 Richmond Terrace, at 9:30 a.m.

05/19/2019

In Class: Linking young students to importance of college

PS 56 was recently named the “Ready School of the Year” by the New York City Emergency Management for demonstrating an outstanding commitment to emergency management.

We’re highlighting some of the activities Staten Island students are engaged in.

05/19/2019

'Game of Thrones': Episode spoilers, predictions

ICYMI: SILive's Alexandra Salmieri, Shane DiMaio and Eddie D'Anna discussed 👑"Game Of Thrones" last week. What are your predictions for this week's episode?

05/19/2019

Peter Davidson raps about Game of Thrones on SNL

Even though Game of Thrones might be the most popular show on television right now, not everyone tunes in each week -- and that apparently includes Pete Davidson.

Pete Davidson raps about his favorite TV show on the May 18 episode of SNL

05/19/2019

Reminder: Vote for the ‘Best Dance School on Staten Island’

Move and groove your way to our “Best Dance School on Staten Island” poll before it’s too late.

You have until 8 a.m. Monday to help narrow the field to three finalists.

05/19/2019

Man stabbed on residential street Sunday in West Brighton

Police responded Sunday to a report of a man stabbed on a residential street in West Brighton.

Emergency medical personnel responded to the West Brighton street at about 2:30 p.m. Sunday for a report of a person stabbed.

05/19/2019

New Dorp High School students to present ‘Zombie Prom’

ICYMI: New Dorp High School seniors put on a "Zombie Prom."

The "undead" off-Broadway musical takes place in the New Dorp school Thursday and Friday.

05/19/2019

NYPD seeking information about missing Manhattan teenager

The city Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 14-year-old female reported missing on Thursday from her Manhattan home.

Emily Ruiz, 14, was reported missing from her Manhattan residence on Thursday, said police.

05/19/2019

Project Hospitality honors six at annual Spring Brunch for work with those in need

These influential Staten Islanders are getting a major shout out from Project Hospitality.

The event recognized community spirited honorees dedicated to making Staten Island a better place in which to live.

05/19/2019

Light display Sunday in Midtown Manhattan honors EMS

The tireless, often times, life-saving efforts of emergency medical responders on Staten Island and throughout the city will be recognized Sunday with a light show in Midtown Manhattan.

EMS Week is an annual, week-long series of events designed to promote safety attract new recruits and celebrate the efforts of emergency medical responders.

05/19/2019

Family who faced harrowing childbirth join thousands in Northwell Health Walk

When Ngozi Avah underwent an emergency C section in September at Staten Island University Hospital in Ocean Breeze, her twin daughters entered the world weighing about two pounds each.

“We were scared," said Avah’s husband, Isaiah Avah, who was recognized along with his wife Sunday at the Fourth Annual Northwell Health Walk on Staten Island, held on the Midland Beach boardwalk.

Among the hundreds walking Midland Beach were Isaiah and Ngozi Avah, who credit SIUH with ensuring a future for their twin girls.

05/19/2019

Doggy pool party: They take over JCC pool

These are the dog days of summer.

05/19/2019

Weather forecast: Spring fever is coming

Spring is in the air.

Staten Islanders will see a mostly sunny Sunday with a high near 75 degrees.

Temperatures seem to be going up as May is coming to an end.

05/19/2019

Shakespeare in the Park: How Staten Islanders can get free tickets to see ‘Much Ado About Nothing’

Free outdoor entertainment is coming to the borough soon.

The comedy will run from May 21 to June 23 at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park.

05/19/2019

‘Beetlejuice,' ‘Chicago’ head to Staten Island as part of free 'Broadway in the Boros’ series

A free taste of Broadway is headed to Staten Island this summer.

The taste of Broadway returns to the Island for the fourth year in a row.

05/19/2019

Staten Island Home of the Week: 10-room, custom Colonial, Todt Hill, $2.4M

Built in 2003, this single-family, 4,448-sq.-ft. home has open-floor plan, cathedral ceilings and hardwood floors

The home boasts radiant heat, a granite kitchen, a family room, a fireplace and sliders to a “country club” yard.

05/19/2019

De Blasio already a presidential laughingstock (commentary)

Mayor Bill de Blasio really does seem all alone out there.

A bad way to stand out in a crowded Democratic field.

05/19/2019

How will you decorate your graduation cap? Here are some of the best we've seen

Need cap inspo? These Staten Islanders rocked their designs.

Best decorated graduation caps from recent years.

05/19/2019

Flashback Staten Island: E.J. Korvette opened 1964

E.J. Korvette opened in 1964 in New Springville, on the site of a former chicken farm.

E.J. Korvette department store chain was built on the site of a former chicken farm.

05/19/2019

Proposed law would force DOT to evaluate safety on Staten Island Railway

Councilman Joe Borelli introduced a local law that would require the DOT to study safety
measures on the city’s outdoor train platforms.

Legislation would give DOT a year to study safety on outdoor railways.

05/19/2019

Staten Island native creates paintings for charity

What started with an art lesson when Erin McLoughlin was in third grade has become a passion for the now-19-year-old.

Heavily influenced by pop culture icons, 19-year-old Erin McLoughlin said she paints from memory.

05/19/2019

Staten Island's Best Dressed: Christie Brinkley and style stunners from spring soirees

Here are some photo-worthy outfits from Staten Islanders.

Send your "Best Dressed" photos to [email protected]

05/19/2019

Make edible slime

Is playing with slime still a thing? If so, here's how you can eat it.

05/19/2019

Food trucks at Empire Outlets: Mac 'n' cheese, BBQ and more

ICYMI: Here is a rundown of the Empire eats.

For now, food trucks supply the eats for the site, and the offerings won't disappoint.

05/19/2019

Does this image ring a bell for any long-time Islanders? 🤔

🏊🏼👙I think we all wish this dock and water slide were still here in South Beach on Staten Island.

These locals from the early 1900s knew how to beat the heat in the summer!

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05/19/2019

Egger's at Urby: Ice cream and candy expands to the North Shore

Egger's Ice Cream is taking their talents to the North Shore :D

05/18/2019

College signings: 6 more Island athletes will play at the next level

Congrats to all!

Five more students from Staten Island will take their talents to the collegiate level.

05/18/2019

Retired NYPD detective lost daughter to overdose

"I loved her dearly. She was a good daughter," said Arthur Masinski. "But the drugs just took hold of her, and that was it."

How 14 devastated moms and dads responded after opioids killed their children -- https://www.silive.com/news/2019/05/the-heartbreak-left-behind-parents-who-lost-children-to-opioids.html

05/18/2019

Empire Outlets opening fuels North Shore renaissance (commentary)

The New York Wheel was supposed to be the iconic centerpiece of the whole area, but that project crumbled.

Things haven’t always gone smoothly, but real change is happening.

05/18/2019

Yolpaqui Taqueria says ‘be happy’ Staten Island

Need. This. Now.

Living the American dream with Mexican fast food.

05/18/2019

It’s New: Richmond County Creamery brings vintage design to new sweet spot

Richmond County Creamery, located at 417 Forest Ave., opened its doors almost two months ago. The shop prides itself on vintage decor, throwback menu items like egg creams, and ice cream dishes named after Staten Island locations.

The West Brighton shop prides itself on vintage decor, throwback menu items and ice cream dishes named after Staten Island locations.

05/18/2019

'Focused on Infinity’ brings public artwork to St. George ferry terminal

Riders of the Staten Island Ferry may have noticed a bright, new banner during their daily commutes.

The vinyl art banner is located in pedestrian pathway.

05/18/2019

Muslims break their Ramadan fast to celebrate with people of many faiths

Muslims, Catholics and Jews gathered for dinner earlier this week in Tompkinsville: "This is how it should be. This is how we keep each other safe,” said the NYPD's borough commander.

The interfaith meal was held at the Albanian Islamic Cutural Center in Tompkinsville.

05/18/2019

What you need to know about Saturday’s rare blue moon

BLUE MOON ALERT

It will be the third of four full moons appearing during the spring season of 2019.

05/18/2019

MTA seeking musicians to perform throughout NYC transit system

The MTA Music program, which includes scores of performances in many locations across the city (including the ferry terminals), is now in its 32nd year.

The Music Under New York program is now in its 32nd year.

05/18/2019

2 bank robberies minutes apart, woman charged with hit and run dies of brain condition, NYPD bribery probe: Staten Island's top crime, court stories of week

What you missed this week in crime and courts news

05/18/2019

Staten Islander finds success with a top-grossing Aflac office

With strong ties to the community and a passion for helping others, Anthony Libecci has grown his Grasmere business to be named the top-grossing Aflac office in the country.

Anthony Libecci is credited with opening the first Aflac office in the borough.

05/18/2019

Keeping cool at Ralph's Ices

A visit to Ralph's: Perfect way to stay cool on a hot day.

05/18/2019

Staten Island Ferry named best place to cry in New York City

As the weather gets nicer and nicer, consider using one of the outdoor areas to shed a tear. (From February, but eternal.)

Get comfy, crack open a cold one and let those tears flow.

05/18/2019

Number of measles cases tops 800 in U.S.; outbreak continues

The measles outbreak continues to steadily increase in the United States, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting 839 individual cases of measles have been confirmed in 23 states.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this is the greatest number of cases reported in the U.S. since 2000.

05/18/2019

Taco Bell is creating a beefy, cheesy paradise of a hotel

Your wish is Taco Bell's command.

The fast-food giant is eying a Taco-Bell themed resort for its super fans, reports CNBC.

05/18/2019

Report: SAT exam will give students ‘adversity score’

The college entrance exam, the SAT, will add a new “adversity score” to test results that would account for factors like educational or socio-economic disadvantages.

College Board announced it would add the new score to rate student hardships.