2 men arrested for smuggling fireworks into NYC
FDNY Fire Marshals have arrested two men they say were smuggling more than $6,000 worth of illegal fireworks.
Complaint file unveiled of cop fired for chokehold death of Eric Garner
Records show that former Police Officer Daniel Pantaleo was the subject of seven complaints to the Civilian Complaint Review Board before the death of Eric Garner.
Staten Island lawmakers urge De Blasio to reopen outdoor exercise centers
Lawmakers on Staten Island are urging Mayor Bill de Blasio to allow outdoor exercise centers like tennis courts and golf courses to open.
Staten Island lawmakers push for reopening of golf courses, tennis courts
Lawmakers on Staten Island are urging Mayor Bill de Blasio to allow outdoor exercise centers like tennis courts and golf courses to open.
Rev. Al Sharpton leads George Floyd protest on Staten Island
At the bodega where Eric Garner struggled to breathe after being tackled to the ground by the NYPD, Al Sharpton's National Action Network led a new call for justice, this time for George Floyd.
Tanning salon owner tries to reopen; gets shut down again
A tanning salon owner on Staten Island says he's fed up with the stay-at-home orders due to the pandemic and plans to reopen Thursday.
3 people in NYC stabbed and killed in separate incidents
Three people were fatally stabbed in separate incidents Sunday in New York City, police said.
Boat fire off Staten Island injures 3
A boat caught fire off Staten Island with five people aboard, sending three to a hospital, the fire department said.
Brian Quinn of Impractical Jokers turns brewery into hand sanitizer plant for frontline workers
Staten Island native and star of TruTV's Impractical Jokers, Brian "Q" Quinn, has pulled off his best stunt yet--turning beer from his brewery into hand-sanitizer for those on the frontlines.
Ex-con arrested in shooting of pregnant woman and boyfriend
Cops responded to a home in Staten Island's Mariners Harbor neighborhood around 5 p.m. Monday on a report of gunshots.
NYC launches free coronavirus antibody testing for all residents
New York City is offering free coronavirus antibody testing for all New Yorkers starting at five sites across the five boroughs.
Cemeteries race to keep up with coronavirus burials
As the world retreats and the pandemic’s confirmed death toll in New York City alone charges past 10,000, funeral directors, cemetery workers and others who oversee a body’s final chapter are sprinting to keep up.
Coronavirus ravages NY nursing homes: Many report multiple deaths
The despair wrought on nursing homes by the coronavirus was laid bare Friday in a state report identifying numerous New York facilities where multiple patients died over the past few weeks.
Concierge's work and family provide focus during pandemic
Joe DeLuca is up early to help his three children get ready for school. With schools closed indefinitely that means helping them with their assignments until he is relieved at noon by his wife, Frances, a home health aide who works mornings and weekends.
Hospital staff cheers as mom leaves hospital after beating COVID-19
A mother of five was cheered on by hospital staff as she left Staten Island University Hospital following a lengthy battle with COVID-19.
FDNY applauds healthcare workers in show of solidarity
Firefighters applauded health care workers and blared sirens from their trucks in New York on April 3 in a show of support for their emergency-response colleagues battling the COVID-19 outbreak in the city.
FDNY firefighters applaud healthcare workers across NYC
Firefighters applauded healthcare workers across New York City as part of a show of solidarity for emergency services workers battling the coronavirus pandemic. Credit: FDNY via Storyful
Amazon worker fired after coronavirus protest on Staten Island
A workers who participated in a walkout at a New York City fulfillment center said that Amazon fired him Monday afternoon.
Small businesses reach out on the internet to stay connected to customers during crisis
The coronavirus pandemic is bringing out the creativity for small business owners trying to stay afloat.
Small business adjust models, reach out to customers online during coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has led to not just a loss in social connections among family and friends, but also for Mom & Pop store owners and their customers. Now, several businesses on Long Island are taking to the internet to stay in touch with their customers and help create a sense of community.