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# News Stories

Crime & Safety

A secret adoption, a grisly murder, and a 30-year mystery: Timeline of Staten Island ‘scorpion’ cold case

Christine Belusko was described as vibrant, beguiling and adventurous. Her killer remains at large and the whereabouts of her daughter unknown.

2h agoShaina McLawrence

EntertainmentProject Hospitality’s Spring Brunch to honor three outstanding individuals and institutions on Staten Island

Staten Island man, 44, arrested by feds, NYPD, charged with attempted money laundering

The money laundering attempt occurred during a meet-up on a side street near Great Kills Park, police allege.

22h agoStaten Island Advance

- S.I. student athlete charged with stabbing mom, arson had no prior arrests, well liked: Sources
- NYPD: Double-parked car leads to seizure of 90 envelopes of heroin on S.I.; man arrested
- NYC safety plan to deploy 1,500 cops to summer zones: Here’s what to know

Dining

Why are tourists from around the world traveling to this hidden Staten Island pizza shop?

The East Shore pizzeria, briefly featured in Pete Davidson's "King of Staten Island," has become a popular stop for visitors from the Coast Guard base ...

Pamela Silvestri

- Staten Island school food service manager recognized as 2025 NYC ‘Hunger Hero’
- Iconic Staten Island building has housed 6 restaurants since 1968. Now it’s getting a new Italian spot

Hundreds line Forest Avenue for 106th annual Staten Island Memorial Day Parade (200 photos)

The event is "a great way to demonstrate our appreciation as Americans ..."

16h agoOwen Reiter

- Michael Cassidy, Marci Kliesch lead large field at 2025 Staten Island Memorial Day Flag 5K
- NYC Parks Department reveals timeline for Midland Beach Veterans Memorial repairs
- Over a dozen N.Y. landmarks to light up together on Monday: Here’s why
- Trucks back up traffic on Staten Island near Goethals Bridge on Friday before Memorial Day
- Celebrating Staten Islanders we admired this year: Thank you!
- Memories of Christmas ... and Mary | From the editor
- New Dorp’s ‘Mrs. Christmas’ shares a look at her expansive Christmas collection | Cool Spaces

Staten Island HS boys’ lacrosse: Farrell stuns St. Dominic to win CHSAA Downstate A Intersectional Championship

Lions edge St. Dominic of Long Island, 14-13.

Eddie Mayrose/Special to the Advance

- Interview: Legendary Yankees play-by-play announcer John Sterling is ready for the next adventure
- Moore Catholic softball’s starting catcher is a leader on and off the diamond
- Staten Island HS baseball: Sea rides Gano’s right arm, team’s clutch hitting to CHSAA AA Archdiocesan title
- Staten Island HS tennis: James Anzalone makes a name for himself, despite no HS team to call his own

Shopping and Deals

Stanley has a new cooler backpack that’s about to be everywhere this summer

The $170 Madeleine Midi holds 20 cans for 24 hours and features multiple pockets, adjustable straps, and comes in two sizes with gorgeous color ...

20h agoCailey Lindberg

- Dad will actually use this customized Stanley tumbler, unlike last year’s Father’s Day gift
- YETI just dropped the perfect backpack that has everyone talking
- This trending Weber grill at Walmart is about to upgrade all your summer cookouts

## Latest

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Olympic gymnastics legend — once considered America’s sweetheart — arrested for DUI
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Fire reported at multifamily home in New Brighton
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NYC academic calendar for 2025-2026: Key dates for next school year
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Commuter alert: Delays reported on Goethals Bridge to Staten Island
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Local Staten Island mom’s NICU experience inspires special donation
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NYC offering $30K loans for those in need of property fixes: See if you qualify
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Audio update: The 106th Memorial Day Parade; a 9/11 hero loses cancer battle; peregrine falcon chicks hatching on the Verrazzano; and more
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Dear Abby: I miss my best friend after she cut me off for missing her son’s wedding

## Hot coffee spots

33 locations to check out on Staten Island

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News

Here’s what the data says about impact of NYC congestion pricing

21h agoMike Matteo

News

Here’s how eligible N.Y. residents can get a free air conditioning unit

20h agoJillian Delaney

## News

NYC completes pair of Staten Island resiliency projects worth $86 million

“This was a complicated project that required changing the elevations of several streets.."

Paul Liotta

News

U.S. says ‘do not travel’ to islands in this Southeast Asian destination

Ann Marie Barron

News

Peregrine falcon chicks hatch on top of Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

13h agoMike Matteo

News

NYC high school students can work out at Planet Fitness for free this summer

16h agoJillian Delaney

News

Congrats! Staten Island mom of 4, who supports military families as a volunteer, selected ‘Military Spouse of the Year’

Priya Shahi

News

N.Y. Gov. Hochul announces BABY bonus for 2025

Ann Marie Barron

News

‘It’s why we do music’: Dozens gather for live performance in this popular Staten Island park

18h agoJillian Delaney

Education

Excelsior Scholarship application now open for 2025-2026 school year: How to get free college tuition in N.Y.

17h agoMike Matteo

News

SUNY school honors Staten Islander with community service award

19h agoMike Matteo

News

NYPD: Boy, 14, reported missing on Staten Island

23h agoJillian Delaney

News

2 lanes of Brooklyn-bound Verrazzano shut down amid holiday traffic, police say

Scott Axelrod

Valley National Bank opens first S.I. branch: Here’s what we know about the financial institution

Jessica Jones-Gorman

Lottery

Powerball: See the winning numbers in Monday’s $177 million drawing

8h agoNational Desk

News

Selfless single mom who cared for 9/11 victims at Ground Zero dies of cancer at 48

Ann Marie Barron

News

Toyota recalls over 443K trucks for reverse light issues

16h agoMike Matteo

Man, 57, killed in fatal NYC shooting, police say

Shaina McLawrence

News

N.Y. Lottery: NYC winner claims $1M Cashword Bonus scratch-off prize; here’s how much she got in lump sum payment

Shaina McLawrence

## Sports

Snug Harbor Little Leaguers compete on a sunny Saturday morning (85 action-packed photos)

Subscribers can download the photos for free.

Angela Barca

Mets

‘Elite’ Mets defender’s ‘amazing’ play catapulted club over Dodgers

12h agoManuel Gómez

Yankees

Yankees’ Brian Cashman identifies 2 trade-deadline targets

15h agoRandy Miller

Giants

Why Giants’ Jaxson Dart might be a more accurate passer than Cam Ward

17h agoDarryl Slater

Yankees

Yankees draw up Giancarlo Stanton return plan

21h agoRandy Miller

Sports

Aaron Rodgers was ‘emotionally abusive,’ Danica Patrick says

Adam Zagoria

Sports

Female professional boxer, 25, tragically dies

Michael O'Brien

Staten Island women’s golf: SIWGA kicks off 2025 with Best 2 of 4 event

Staten Island Advance Sports Desk

Sports

Bill Belichick was suspected as ‘creepy old man’ or ‘drug dealer’ in old videos with Jordon Hudson

Adam Zagoria

Mets

Pete Alonso’s bat wakes up as Mets beat Dodgers in NLCS rematch

Manuel Gómez

Next Level Flag Football players kick off holiday weekend with big game (134 action-packed photos)

Angela Barca

College Sports

College baseball: Ex-Farrell star Rob Rispoli still red-hot as UConn advances to Big East title game

Charlie De Biase

Mets

Amid all the noise, content Mets’ Juan Soto tunes out his critics

Manuel Gómez

Head Shots 60: Here are 45 more former Staten Island HS softball players, through the years

Charlie De Biase

Knicks

Knicks come back from 20-point deficit, beat Pacers to cut series deficit to 2-1

The Associated Press

Sports

Staten Island Sports Hall of Fame announces 7 new Board Nominating Committee members

Charlie De Biase

Staten Island HS baseball playoffs: Tottenville blanks Newtown in PSAL 3A playoffs; New Dorp, Curtis ousted

Michael O'Brien

## Life

Entertainment

Maestro inspires Staten Island high school students during a ‘magical’ visit to the music department

“Watching someone enjoy what they love is contagious."

21h agoCarol Ann Benanti

Prom

Class of 2025: Monsignor Farrell High School graduates 204 students (198 photos)

Owen Reiter

Prom

Prom 2025: GRACE Program celebrates 25th anniversary Friday evening (100 photos)

Angela Barca

Prom

Prom 2025: Notre Dame Academy High School students dance the night away in Italian-themed prom (101 photos)

Annie De Biase

Entertainment

Report: Superstar rocker Freddie Mercury had a secret daughter

Ann Marie Barron

Entertainment

Pop superstar sidelined, hospitalized when her knee began to ‘disintegrate’

Christopher Burch

Entertainment

Staten Island Realtors bring joy to pediatric oncology patients with ‘Spring Fling’ Toy Drive and Party at SIUH

Carol Ann Benanti

Shopping and Deals

This stunning outdoor furniture set has been slashed from $790 to $300 at Target

Cailey Lindberg

Prom

Prom 2025: Lavelle Preparatory, Nicotra Early College, and New Ventures charter schools celebrate together (130 photos)

Owen Reiter

Dining

5 tips for raising children with healthy food habits

Pamela Silvestri

Entertainment

Iconic rock band fires member and names replacement for final tour

Carol Ann Benanti

Entertainment

Reality TV personality succumbs to cancer at age 55

Carol Ann Benanti

Prom

Prom 2025: Michael J. Petrides High School (122 photos)

Owen Reiter

Property on Staten Island’s E. Buchanan St. was once linked to sea captain, actress | Then and Now

Jan Somma-Hammel

Prom

Prom 2025: St. Peter’s H.S. juniors shine in the rain at Li Greci’s Staaten (83 photos)

Jason Paderon

Dining

3 best outdoor dining spots to enjoy on Staten Island in spring 2025

Pamela Silvestri

Entertainment

RUMC 2025 Jack Sipp Golf, Tennis & Bocce Outing breaks all records

Carol Ann Benanti

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