Dozens Of Dogs Rescued From Staten Island Fire Now Up For Adoption
Sixty-eight dogs were rescued from the fire. They have been vaccinated and received medical care, according to Animal Care & Control of New York City.
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Sixty-eight dogs were rescued from the fire. They have been vaccinated and received medical care, according to Animal Care & Control of New York City.
The family of Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis said he died living out his dream, in a job he loved, fighting for our country.
In a campaign stop on Staten Island Wednesday morning, Democrat Bill Thompson spelled out his education policy – with a focus on moving away from testing.
In his first testimony in court, Ziya Tasali, 46, admitted killing Sarai Sierra but denied accusations that he had sexually assaulted her, the private Dogan news agency reported.
City Council Speaker and mayoral candidate Christine Quinn attacked rival Bill de Blasio on Sunday, after a newspaper report claimed he met with a "slumlord" on Staten Island.
Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis died Wednesday in Ghani Province in an attack that involved an improvised explosive device and small arms fire, the Pentagon said.
The incident happened at the Hilton Garden Inn on South Avenue in Bulls Head on Aug. 8.
The Carl V. Bini Memorial Fund held its annual Bikers For Bini charity event Sunday at the Staten Island Mall.
Officials say the owner of the single-family home was a hoarder who collected animals as well as trash. Some of the animals were kept in a yard next to the house.
Grimm said the information session is aimed at those who may not even realize they are eligible for federal help.
Pedro Martin, 27, is charged with murder in the death of 20-year-old Megan Marotte, police said.
According to police, Pedro Martin, 27, of Staten Island was arrested Saturday night for the murder of Megan Marotte.
A Staten Island-based bus line has been shut down by federal authorities, after leaving 53 passengers stranded at a Virginia truck stop for 24 hours.
Police are looking for a man who they said threatened to take a woman's 4-year-old daughter if she didn't turn over her bag.
Residents and nature advocates protested Wednesday against the slaughter of wild turkeys on Staten Island, arguing that the claims that the birds are unsanitary are false.
Richmond County District Attorney Daniel Donovan said the investigation was given the codename because one of the defendants goes by the nickname "Opie."
The service was tearful and tender. Family and friends kissed the small white casket then wiped away tears as the priest talked about hope and forgiveness.
The man charged in a hit-and-run on Staten Island that left a 4-year-old boy dead and his mother and older sister injured pleaded not guilty Sunday, and denied he was behind the wheel.
The NYPD was investigating a fatal hit and run early Saturday morning after a 4-year-old boy was killed and a woman and young girl were injured in the Old Towne section of Staten Island.
Paul Marquez, 23, was charged with endangering the welfare of a child, harassment and a social service violation of authority to place or board out children. He was being held in lieu of $1,000 bail.
Paul Marquez, 23, posted an ad on the website twice late last month offering a baby for sale for $100, law enforcement sources said.
Pete Vadola said his wife accidentally turned a stove burner on, while reaching for a dog treat before leaving the house for a family dinner.
A man has been charged in a shooting this weekend that left another man dead and a woman injured on Staten Island.
An off-duty New York City firefighter was arrested this weekend, reportedly on charges that he was selling oxycodone.
According to police, the crime wave began on April 29. Five burglaries from May and one from June were also deemed to be part of the suspects' pattern, police said.
