Associated PressPresident Obama is hoping for quick action by the Senate on health care reform.WASHINGTON -- Democrats in the U.S. Senate, moving to make good President Barack Obama's pledge to reform the health care system, say a compromise that erases... Full Story »
MoveOn.orgMembers of MoveOn.org participated in a candlelight vigil at Borough Hall last night.STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Thirty Staten Islanders took part in a candlelight vigil at Borough Hall to shed light on the health care debate in the Senate.Every day,... Full Story »
The lowest price for gas on Staten Island is $2.77 according to NewYorkCityGasPrices.com. It can be found at Liberty Gas Station, located at 745 Port Richmond Avenue in Port Richmond. The price is per gallon of regular unleaded. Find a... Full Story »
NEW YORK -- New York City police have arrested the parents of an 11-month-old boy who died after having difficulty breathing. The NYPD said the baby already had been taken to a Brooklyn hospital when officers arrived at the family's... Full Story »
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Oh, to be home in front of the fireplace. Area roads are definitely not the place to be this morning. A flood watch coupled with a wind advisory is making for slow and hazardous travel.... Full Story »
AccuWeather.comThe weather will be nasty in the region today.STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. If you're just heading out, bring the rain coat, boots and a good hat. Despite the heavy rain, leave the umbrella. With winds increasing to 25-30 mph with gusts... Full Story »
Here are some of the headlines you'll find in the print edition of today's Staten Island Advance:The front page of Wednesday's Staten Island Advance. -Catholic school parents up in arms over tax hike -Shoplifters' faces to be posted up... Full Story »
'We want people to have a safe time shopping,' borough's top cop says Full Story »
Associated Press Gatorade says it is discontinuing its Tiger Woods drink but says it made the decision before the golfer's car accident led to a media firestorm surrounding his personal life. PURCHASE, N.Y. -- Gatorade is discontinuing its Tiger Woods... Full Story »
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- With the nasty weather, there's plenty to tell you about to get the commute started this morning. Many local streets are experiencing flooding at this hour. Starting on Staten Island, the Staten Island Expressway, there... Full Story »
Plan gets a cool reception from car service companies over fear of lost business and a possible increase in rogue cabs Full Story »
Anthony DePrimo/Staten Island AdvanceHouses at Cedar Grove Beach Club in New Dorp Beach are boarded up for the winter -- and likely will never again shelter summer residents.STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- One day after the Parks Department announced it’s... Full Story »
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Associated PressActor Jeff Goldblum filmed today at Duffy's in West Brighton and the Richmond County Bank Ballpark at St. George.STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The popular TV series "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" filmed at two North Shore locations today, but... Full Story »
Associated Press file photoMayor Bloomberg will attend a conference of 100 mayors from around the world to discuss how cities can work to combat climate change. NEW YORK -- New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg will travel to Copenhagen next... Full Story »
Bill would increase fines to as much as $5,000 for businesses that sell imitation firearms that aren't brightly colored Full Story »
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for the Staten Island area, in effect from 4 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Wednesday. Easterly winds are expected to increase to 25 to 35 mph, with... Full Story »
Advance file photoDistrict Attorney Daniel Donovan wants to make shoplifters at the Staten Island Mall famous.STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Today's SILive.com "Comment of the Day" was posted by toco to a story about the anti-shoplifting campaign District Attorney Daniel Donovan... Full Story »
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The following obituaries will appear in the Wednesday, Dec. 9 edition of the Advance: * Anna Teitler, 95, a longtime New Brighton resident, died Tuesday. Arrangements are being handled by Menorah Chapels, New Springville. * Former... Full Story »
Levy OK'd by state Legislature will cost schools $507 per student, organizers say Full Story »
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch tomorrow for the Staten Island area, in effect through the afternoon. Snow will change to rain as it moves closer to the coast. That rain... Full Story »
NEW YORK -- No fare increases are on the table for 2010, but New York City's transit system has until next week to plug a whopping $343 million budget gap. Advance file photo/Jan Somma-HammelSubway fares won't go up in 2010,... Full Story »
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Cops nabbed an alleged drunk driver in Livingston early this morning after he allegedly screeched around a bend on Richmond Terrace at a speed more than 20 mph over the limit. Isaac Uribe-Arellano, 23, of the... Full Story »
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Undeterred by her initial failure, an alleged identity thief from New Springville tried four more times to obtain credit cards in the name of a former friend’s wife. Luckily, for the victim, Sharon Weathley didn’t succeed,... Full Story »
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