The Latest Breaking News from Staten Island

FBI and State Investigators Search NYC Adult Day Care Centers in Medicaid Fraud Probe of Over 100 Providers

Investigators searched NYC social adult day care centers in a Medicaid fraud probe of more than 100 providers. Here's what it means for seniors and families.

Medical Daily · Oct 23

16-year-old Rami Rifi turns a closet clean-out into shoes for children in need

Rami Rifi, a Staten Island teenager and founder of the Play Passion Project, is a young philanthropist providing new shoes to children in need through a youth-led nonprofit shoe drive. What began as a wardrobe clear-out has grown into a charitable footwear donation initiative serving schoolchildren, families and communities in…

The Times of India · Oct 22

200-Pound Teenage Boy Arrested for Raping 37-Year-Old Delivery Woman in NYC

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested over the alleged rape and assault of a delivery worker on Staten Island, renewing concerns about safety in New York housing complexes.

International Business Times UK · Sep 29

‘Tingling, numbness, pain’: Man recalls what it felt like to be struck by lightning

A Staten Island man in New York county survived being struck by lightning while walking to a dentist appointment, with doorbell camera footage capturing the moment the lightning flashed near him before he continued towards a house.

The Times of India · Sep 2

A Staten Island deli manager started paying kids for better report cards 3 years ago; his fundraiser has now crossed $500,000 and he is giving school supplies to 3,000 students

A deli manager on Staten Island has sparked a remarkable movement by rewarding children for their academic achievements. This initiative has successfully gathered an impressive $500,000 to procure school supplies, benefiting numerous students. Thousands received fully stocked backpacks just in time for the new school year, showcasing how community backing…

The Times of India · Sep 1

In the 1990s, New York chose wetlands over conventional storm sewers on Staten Island; the Bluebelt strategy saved taxpayers $80 million in infrastructure costs

In an innovative move, New York City has turned to its natural wetlands for stormwater management, resulting in significant cost savings. The Bluebelt initiative has replaced expensive underground drainage systems with revitalized waterways, integrating both green and grey infrastructure to manage runoff efficiently. This strategic framework not only safeguards and…

The Times of India · Aug 9

Mayor Zohran Mamdani Booed off Staten Island Stage as Crowd Chants 'Nobody Wants You' at NYPD Event

New York City Mayor faced a hostile reception at a Staten Island pro-police event, where his speech was drowned out by boos and chants, highlighting ongoing tensions with law enforcement supporters.

International Business Times UK · Aug 6

Watch: Zohran Mamdani booed at NYC pro-police event, leaves stage in less than a minute

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was loudly booed by sections of the crowd during a National Night Out Against Crime event in Staten Island on Tuesday, forcing him to keep his remarks to less than a minute before leaving the stage.

The Times of India · Aug 6

Woman Claiming to Be Missing Girl Flies 3,500 Miles for Test as Family Braces for Another False Claim

Heather McCord from Staten Island claims to be missing toddler Katrice Lee, reopening old wounds for the Lee family. Her DNA test pursuit in the UK adds to a history of false leads

International Business Times UK · Jun 22

A State Official Has A Big Idea For Colin Jost And Pete Davidson's Staten Island Ferry: Sink It

It’s time to sink or swim.

Cinemablend · May 29