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  1. Donald Trump Elected King of Staten IslandEarly returns have revealed the existence of a small island — just off the coast of Manhattan — populated entirely by fans of Donald Trump.
    By Eric Levitz
  2. Babysitter Charged With Torturing Staten Island Toddler to DeathAnthony Delgado was 16 months old.
    By Claire Landsbaum
  3. Innovation
    NYC Pizzerias Debut Delivery Boxes Made From Staten Island TrashSo you think about recycling while scarfing down that pie.
    By Chris Crowley
  4. Almost 200 Firefighters Are Battling Staten Island Brush FireThere are reports of smoke in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
    By Jen Kirby
  5. print is dead
    Staten Island Newspaper Reminds Readers to Vote After the Election Is OverAn ad for the Staten Island DA’s race encouraged candidates to “vote tomorrow” on Election Day.
    By Jen Kirby
  6. fuhgettaboutit
    What Hollywood Gets Right (and So Wrong) About Staten IslandThe ferry runs all night, Carrie Bradshaw.
    By Ivan Cohen
  7. elections
    Prosecutor in Eric Garner Case Is Staten Island’s New CongressmanVoters found a less controversial candidate to replace Michael Grimm.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  8. school daze
    Staten Island Woman Might Have Threatened to Blow Up Her Daughter’s School Because the girl failed a test. 
    By Caroline Bankoff
  9. sad things
    Fire Destroys Staten Island Eric Garner Memorial Garner’s family believes it was arson, though the NYPD disagrees.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  10. The Rap Group That Witnessed Eric Garner’s DeathThe Rising Sun All Stars’ struggle to deal with the aftermath.
    By Saki Knafo
  11. oh congress!
    Staten Island Congressman Michael Grimm to Plead Guilty to Tax EvasionHe was just reelected to the House in November.
    By Jen Kirby
  12. eric garner
    Judge Recuses Himself From Garner ProceedingsHis wife is on the board of the hospital whose EMTs responded to the incident.
    By Jen Kirby
  13. News
    Defonte’s Will Open in Staten Island This WeekendNicky Specials are headed to Stapleton.
    By Hugh Merwin
  14. shut it down
    Protesters Shut Down Staten Island Expressway“Shut it down.”
    By Caroline Bankoff
  15. new york’s finest
    Extremely ‘Specific’ Information About Garner Grand Jury Proceedings Released Staten Island District Attorney Daniel Donovan’s request didn’t reveal much at all.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  16. crimes and misdemeanors
    Grand Jury’s Decision on Eric Garner Case Expected Very SoonAs soon as today.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  17. crimes and misdemeanors
    Grand Jury Decision on Garner Case Due SoonAccording to the Associated Press.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  18. Staten Island
    Restaurant Sort of Apologizes for Serving a ‘Roofie Colada’“For the record, you know there aren’t any date rape drugs in the dessert right?”
    By Hugh Merwin
  19. thanksgiving turkeys
    Staten Island Wild Turkeys Get Early PardonThis isn’t what “going to live on a farm upstate” usually means.
    By Katie Zavadski
  20. protests
    Thousands Show Up to Protest Death of Eric Garner The demonstration wrapped up without any arrests or serious incidents. 
    By Caroline Bankoff
  21. crime and punishment
    Michael Brown, Eric Garner Deaths to Grand JuryCharges could come, eventually, in Ferguson and Staten Island.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  22. Reefer Madness
    A ‘Billion’ Oysters May Help Protect Staten Island from Future“They reduce water velocity, they reduce erosion of the shoreline and they reduce the height and intensity of the waves.”
    By Hugh Merwin
  23. crimes and misdemeanors
    Wife of Man Who Filmed Eric Garner Video Also ArrestedA few days after her husband.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  24. crimes and misdemeanors
    Medical Examiner Says That NYPD Chokehold Killed Eric Garner And ruled his death a homicide.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  25. new york’s finest
    The Other ‘Accidental’ Death Haunting Staten Island’s 120th PrecinctA police review board recommends disciplinary action for the officers involved.
    By Adam Raymond
  26. new york’s finest
    NYPD Report: Eric Garner Not in ‘Great Distress’One officer said she “believed she heard the perpetrator state that he was having difficulty breathing.”
    By Joe Coscarelli
  27. controversies
    EMS Workers Called to Help Eric Garner Now Suspended Without PayThey had previously been placed on modified duty.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  28. How Anonymous Cops Online Are Reacting to the Death of Eric GarnerThe ugly, racist, frustrated, and defensive comments.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  29. new york’s finest
    Cop Who Choked Garner Stripped of Badge and GunAnd another horrifying video of Eric Garner’s death emerges.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  30. bill de blasio’s new york
    Outrage Mounts Over NYPD Chokehold DeathMayor de Blasio briefly postponed his vacation to look into the incident.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  31. Representative Michael Grimm Seeks Staffer Willing to ‘Live on the Edge’Or pretty much anyone.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  32. scary things
    West Nile Virus Is BackInfected mosquitoes were found in Staten Island and Queens.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  33. kids today
    Staten Island Teens Go Crazy for (Allegedly) Corrupt CongressmanRepresentative Michael Grimm stopped by a sweet-16 party.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  34. crimes and misdemeanors
    Hospital Pharmacist Had a Convenient Side Hustle Stealing and selling tons of painkillers.
    By Caroine Bankoff
  35. shootings
    Police Fire at Hummer on Verrazano BridgeThey’re still looking for the driver.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  36. crimes and misdemeanors
    Staten Island Man Stole Bus Because He Wanted to Drive a BusNot the worst reason.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  37. very sad things
    At Least 34 Injured in Huge Staten Island FireA few heroes among them. 
    By Adam K. Raymond
  38. staten island man
    Representative Michael Grimm Reportedly Banned From FBI Offices, for Some ReasonThe indicted Staten Island congressman worked at the agency for years.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  39. staten island man
    Staten Island Republican Michael Grimm Has Turned Himself In [Updated]He’s been charged with all kinds of fraud, perjury, and obstruction.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  40. school daze
    Staten Island Tweens Hospitalized After Getting Caught Drinking at SchoolThe old vodka-in-an-iced-tea-bottle trick.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  41. crimes and misdemeanors
    Octogenarian Shoots Grandson and Grandson’s Girlfriend in Murder-Suicide The grandson survived.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  42. neighborhood news
    Staten Island Is the Unhealthiest BoroughHold the jokes, maybe.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  43. gaffes
    Michael Grimm Has Some Advice for Bill de BlasioRemember “break you in half”?
    By Adam Martin
  44. bill de blasio’s new york
    Staten Island Groundhog Predicts More Winter After Being Dropped by De BlasioSo much for improved mayor-groundhog relations.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  45. Pizzagate
    De Blasio’s Pizza Fork Can Soon Be YoursThe saga continues with a charity auction.
    By Hugh Merwin
  46. The Future
    Bitcoin Now Accepted at Staten Island Wine StoreIt’s all about having options.
    By Hugh Merwin
  47. ink-stained wretches
    Staten Island Newspaper Finds Mean TweetsCan this be true?
    By Dan Amira
  48. Faster Food
    Staten Island Wendy’s Locations Accept E-ZPass in Drive-through LanesPort Authority and the MTA are giving it a Frosty reception, though.
    By Belle Cushing
  49. staten island
    The Most Romantic Marriage Proposal at a Staten Island Best Buy Ever of All TimeForever and always.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  50. Gone Wild
    Staten Islanders May Get Local Wild Turkey for ThanksgivingThe USDA will determine if the turkeys are safe to eat.
    By Belle Cushing
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