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Fake Chase Bank rep steals over $15,000 from Staten Island woman in phone scam: Police
A Staten Island woman is out $15,000 after a suspect posed as representative from Chase Bank and told her to hand over the cash in order to fix her account, according to police.
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Staten Island Ferry vessel involved in deadly 2003 crash sells at auction
Move over Pete Davidson and Colin Jost — there’s a new owner of a Staten Island Ferry vessel. The Andrew J. Barbieri Ferry went up for auction in May, and finally sold after the price of the vessel was slashed and the auction got extended.
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Port Authority wants to take down toll beaters with new tech
The Port Authority is using new technology to go after toll evaders, and they’re testing it out on Staten Island. News 4’s Adam Harding reports.
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Parks agents try to arrest teen helping parents sell fruits at Staten Island ferry
An investigation is underway after New York City Parks agents attempted to arrest a 14-year-old girl who was helping her family sell fruits outside the Staten Island ferry terminal. Officials say the vendor is unlicensed but bystanders believe that doesn’t excuse how officers handled the situation. NBC New York’s Checkey Beckford reports.
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Adams looks to expand public restrooms citywide with ‘Ur In Luck' initiative
New York City is looking to expand access to public restrooms citywide over the next five years. Mayor Eric Adams announced on Monday the launch of the “Ur In Luck” initiative which will build 46 new restrooms and renovate 36 existing ones. Once this plan is completed, 10 additional restrooms are slated for the Bronx, 23 for Brooklyn, 28 in…
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Bus covered in Trump signs crashes on Staten Island
A person was hospitalized after an RV loaded with Donald Trump and MAGA signs crashed on Staten Island. The vehicle slammed into a light pole at the corner of Reid Avenue near Old Town. It was not clear what caused the crash.
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Trump fans' bus loaded with MAGA merchandise crashes in New York City
A man and woman who sold pro-Donald Trump merchandise out of a bus covered with pro-Trump flags and posters are homeless after the vehicle crashed into several street signs and utility poles in New York City. The crash happened around noon Sunday on Staten Island. Donna Eiden had been living in the bus with her husband, Rocky Granata, and their...
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NYC college suspends officer who told pro-Palestinian protester ‘I support killing all you guys'
A campus safety officer at a public college in New York City has been suspended after footage circulated online showing him cursing at pro-Palestinian protesters saying he supported killing them all.
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Well-known caterer honored for helping addicts among 20 arrested in NYC drug bust
An early morning drug raid on Staten Island landed 20 people in custody on Wednesday, and came with a shocking twist: The alleged mastermind behind the drug mill is a recognized pillar in the community once honored for helping those struggling with addiction. NBC New York’s Myles Miller reports.
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Another Staten Island Ferry is up for sale — but this one has a dark past
Nobody tell Pete Davidson and Colin Jost, but another Staten Island Ferry vessel is up for sale. New York City is auctioning off the decommissioned Andrew J. Barberi Ferry, with the bids starting at $155,000.
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Remains found in NJ three years ago belong to NYC man missing since 2011
Officials in Atlantic County say the remains recovered three years ago are that of a missing Staten Island man, Kevin Morris.
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Bike New York CEO talks congestion pricing & cycling safety
Thousands of cyclists ride the streets of NYC every day. NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino chats with Bike New York on what’s next concerning bike safety and possible benefits of congestion pricing.
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University protests continue at college campuses in New York City
Protests and demonstrations continue Friday at Columbia University and CUNY over the Israel-Hamas war. News 4’s Romney Smith and Tracie Strahan report.
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2 arrested in violent Staten Island home invasion that left mom, child beaten: Police
Two suspects were arrested in connection with a terrifying home invasion in which the suspects forced their way into a Staten Island home and attacked a mother and her young daughter as they demanded cash and jewels, police said.
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Retired NYPD cop shoots machete-wielding man in road rage fight: Police
What appears to have started with a car crash on Staten Island ended with a violent road rage incident, involving a former NYPD officer shooting a man armed with a machete. NBC New York’s Myles Miller reports.
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Retired NYPD cop shoots machete-wielding man in apparent Staten Island road rage fight
In what appeared to have been a road rage incident that turned violent, a former NYPD officer shot a man who was armed with a machete following a car crash on Staten Island, according to police.
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Package worth $1,500 stolen off Staten Island doorstep: Police
A pricey parcel was swiped from out front of a Staten Island home, and now police are searching for the suspect believed to be responsible.
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NYC church backs out on migrant shelter following legal threat from electeds
Faced with the promise of legal action by local politicians and “disturbing threats” from anti-migrant groups, a New York City church is reversing course on plans to help house migrants during the city’s ongoing crisis. Shortly after announcing the intention to open some 57 beds to asylum seekers, Saint John’s Episcopal Church on Staten Island said it will stand...
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Four-alarm fire breaks out in New Jersey, smoke billows over Staten Island
Firefighters doggedly battled a four-alarm fire that engulfed a New Jersey building early Friday.
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9 hurt, including 2 cops, in fiery Staten Island crash
At least nine people, including two NYPD officers, were hospitalized after a fiery crash on Staten Island. Police said the crash happened around 7 p.m. on Hunton Street and Richmond Road in the Dongan Hill area. The front-end of the NYPD cruiser was crushed and showed signs of catching fire. Neighbors who heard the crash and looked toward the commotion…