Staten Island

Staten Island's first public health vending machines opened last week in Port Richmond, providing free access to health supplies like naloxone and condoms without ID or payment. Funded by opioid settlement funds, the initiative aims to expand harm reduction and reduce overdose deaths, following similar machines in Brooklyn and Queens that have been used over 70,000 times.

7 On Your Side assisted a Staten Island family in recovering missing funeral funds, as reported by Nina Pineda.

A whale collided with and sank a New Jersey fire rescue boat during an afterparty off Staten Island. The article also highlights unrelated topics like Knicks murals, vacant rent-stabilized apartments, and snow rooms.

New York City will spray non-residential marshes and wetlands in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island between Tuesday and Thursday to combat West Nile Virus, as announced by the New York City Department of Health.

A 24-year-old man was found stabbed to death in a Staten Island home Thursday morning, marking the borough's second murder this year. The victim's friend discovered the body and called 911.

Naloxone vending machines have been installed in Staten Island's North Shore neighborhoods to combat drug overdoses, following a successful incident where the drug saved a man during a Knicks parade. The machines, funded by a $12 million opioid settlement fund, provide free naloxone kits and aim to reduce overdose deaths, which have declined in Staten Island since 2022.

A Staten Island mother was killed in a hit-and-run accident involving a speeding BMW driver. The victim, Diana Rolon, 60, died four days after being struck, and her family condemned the driver as a 'cowardly animal.'

A New York City Council member is urging Congress and the Federal Communications Commission to make baseball games easier to access. Frank Morano, representing Staten Island, argues that finding the right channel or streaming service to watch baseball should not be complicated.

A Father's Day hit-and-run on Staten Island left a mother brain dead, with her family praying for a miracle. Sonia Rincon interviewed the heartbroken family.

Michael DeCillis, a former NYPD officer and 9/11 first responder, secured the Democratic nomination to challenge Rep. Nicole Malliotakis in a key House race. The election is part of broader efforts to influence the balance of power in the House, where Republicans hold a slim majority. DeCillis highlights his public service background, including roles in EMS, policing, and education, while positioning Malliotakis as a MAGA-aligned figure.

Michael DeCillis, a former NYPD officer and 9/11 first responder, secured the Democratic nomination to challenge Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., in a key congressional race. DeCillis, a third-time candidate, faces an uphill battle in November against Malliotakis, who won her last election with 63.8% of the vote.

A 14-year-old girl escaped a kidnapping attempt in Staten Island, New York, after a suspect lured her into a taxi. NYPD apprehended the suspect, identified as Lowman Venable, 46, from Staten Island.

The NYPD is investigating a man accused of attempting to kidnap a 14-year-old girl on Staten Island. The incident occurred around 9 a.m. at 55 Richmond Terrace in St. George.

A 14-year-old girl was targeted by a suspect who attempted to kidnap and sexually assault her in Staten Island on June 20. The suspect approached her outside a jewelry store, took her to a deli and a taxi, and tried to assault her before fleeing the scene. The girl escaped unharmed.

A 14-year-old girl was the victim of an attempted kidnapping and assault on Saturday morning. Police are seeking public assistance to locate a man wanted in connection with the incident.

The typical New Yorker is a 30-something earning $80,000–$86,000 annually but facing high rent burdens. Median age is 38, with healthcare/education as top employment sectors, and 41% of residents living in non-family households. New York City's median household income exceeds the national average, but living costs remain exceptionally high.

Staten Island's flag, currently flying at City Hall, may become official through a proposed law. A City Council committee will consider codifying the cream-colored flag with the borough's seal into law.

New York City officials are considering opening the Korean War Veterans Parkway to commercial traffic, a move that could break a precedent for limited-access parkways in NYC. The decision faces opposition from Staten Island residents and officials due to infrastructure concerns, including low overpasses and road materials unsuitable for heavy vehicles. The city and state DOTs may approve the change despite fears it could lead to similar modifications on other parkways.

New York City transportation officials propose allowing commercial trucks on the Korean War Veterans Parkway (KWVP) in Staten Island to reduce local street traffic and accommodate rising online delivery demands. The plan requires approval from the New York State Department of Transportation and aims to connect industrial zones via highways instead of residential areas.

A new area code, 465, will be assigned to parts of New York City starting June 18 for new phone numbers in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and Marble Hill.

NYPD and partners have seized over 2,000 firearms from NYC streets in the first five months of 2026, targeting gang-related and trafficked weapons. The effort, involving district attorneys and federal agencies, has contributed to historic reductions in shootings and murders.

The New York City Department of Health is using helicopters to conduct aerial larviciding in non-residential marshes and wetlands across the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island to reduce mosquito activity and lower associated risks.

Jing Sheng Dong, a tour bus driver from Staten Island, New York, faces three additional felony counts in connection with a Virginia crash that killed five people.

Adams provided advice to NY GOP gubernatorial candidate Blakeman on campaigning in New York City. Blakeman discussed the importance of engaging middle-class residents in multiple boroughs during an interview with The Post. Adams did not rule out endorsing Blakeman.

A non-English-speaking Staten Island charter bus driver involved in a catastrophic crash on I-95 in Virginia that killed five people has been formally charged. The incident occurred on Friday.

Jing S. Dong of Staten Island, New York, was charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter, with additional charges pending, according to Virginia State Police.

St. John’s University has sold its Staten Island campus to Wagner for $30 million. The transaction involves the university's campus located in Staten Island, as noted in the provided source.

Jonathan Loadholt, a Staten Island resident, was sentenced for conspiring to stalk and murder journalist Masih Alinejad, a human rights advocate. He pled guilty to charges including conspiracy to commit stalking and money laundering as part of a scheme orchestrated by the Iranian regime.

Jonathan Loadholt was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his involvement in a murder-for-hire plot orchestrated by the Government of Iran against journalist and human rights activist Masih Alinejad. The plot also included stalking Alinejad, a prominent critic of the Iranian government.

A fire and explosion at a shipyard on Staten Island in New York City has resulted in one fatality and dozens of injuries, according to officials. The incident occurred at a shipyard, leading to significant casualties and ongoing investigations.

An explosion at a dry dock in Staten Island, New York City, on Friday resulted in one death and 36 injuries. The incident occurred while firefighters were responding to a fire and attempting to rescue two trapped individuals.

One person was killed and over 30 people, including firefighters, were injured in a shipyard explosion in Staten Island. The incident was described as a 'complex, fast-developing emergency situation'.

A major explosion and fire at a Staten Island shipyard on Friday injured at least 16 people, including 13 firefighters and first responders. The incident occurred at 3075 Richmond Terrace, with a second alarm called at 4:08 p.m. and a major explosion at 4:19 p.m., prompting a large-scale FDNY response involving 68 units and 212 personnel.

Sixteen people, including 13 firefighters, were injured in an explosion at a Staten Island dry dock. One firefighter is in critical condition, two others and a civilian are seriously injured. The FDNY responded to the fire at a dry-docked barge at 3075 Richmond.

An explosion and fire at a Staten Island shipyard on a barge on Friday injured 16 people, including multiple firefighters. The incident occurred at a shipyard location, highlighting safety concerns in industrial areas.

One person was killed and 36 injured, including 34 firefighters or EMS personnel, in an explosion and fire at a Staten Island dry dock facility. The fire started in a basement metal structure, led to an explosion 45 minutes later, and was under control by 8 p.m. The cause remains under investigation.