Staten Island
Posted inStaten Island
The SNL duo can rid themselves of an embarrassing impulse buy — a 2,100 ton former Staten Island Ferry — by giving it to New York State to turn into a home for underwater creatures.
Posted inTransit
Up Against Uber and Lyft, Green Cabs Wither to Lowest-Ever Level in New York
The number of daily trips by Boro Taxis has plummeted 98% from their peak.
Posted inKathy Hochul, Queens, Staten Island
State Permits Trump-Backed Natural Gas Pipeline in New York Waters
The Williams pipeline would span 17 miles near the Rockaways and Staten Island. The state had rejected the project three times previously.
Posted inBrooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, The Bronx, Zohran Mamdani
Zohran Mamdani’s Volunteer Army Stretches Beyond the Comfort Zone
As the mayor’s race enters its final weeks, the campaign is sending some of its 75,000 volunteers into neighborhoods won by Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary.
Posted inTransit
Staten Island Swapping Buses with Other Boroughs in Bid to Boost Service
Swap could leave riders in the other four boroughs short-handed. “You can’t fix Staten Island by having buses breaking down in Brooklyn,” union official warns.
Posted inHousing
Homeowners Who Hope to Legalize Basement Apartments Can’t Even Apply
A signature Adams administration "City of Yes" housing program became law last month, but needed rules and a promised online portal still haven't materialized.
Posted inLabor, Staten Island
Heated Staten Island Amazon Warehouse Workers Rally for Better Conditions
The Prime Day protest focused on complaints about soaring temperatures and lax safety protocols in the facility as the company has refused to negotiate with the three-year-old union.
Posted inHousing
City of ‘Not Yet’ on Staten Island as Backyard and Basement Apartments Sprout
Department of Buildings pauses the first few accessory dwelling unit projects under Mayor Eric Adams’ 2024 zoning overhaul, after it approved them in error.
Posted inTransit
Staten Islanders Suffer From Bus Slowdown and Increasing Wait Times
Commuters in the oft-neglected borough say they are missing school and church because of buses that can’t seem to find the fast lane.
Posted inCity Life
The Year in Photos: Moments That Captivated New York City in 2024
New Yorkers witnessed political upheaval, campus protests and a mayor facing federal prosecution, alongside the triumph of the NY Liberty and a once-in-a-generation solar eclipse.

