OPINION: Staten Island’s Borough President Takes Issue With Missing Ethnicities From Immigrant Enclaves Map Released By NYC Mayor
A Statement from Borough President Vito Fossella on City’s “Immigrant Enclaves” Map Editor’s note: We’ve…
Category: Staten Island History
Could Staten Island Secretly Be Real Inspiration For Gotham City, Metropolis? Collectors Confessions
Could Staten Island Be the Real Inspiration for Gotham City and Metropolis? By Chad Farley…
Staten Island Ferry Service to be Shut Down July Fourth For Fireworks Displays On East River
Editor’s note: Below are the two most recent announcements by the MTA regarding schedule changes,…
Staten Islanders Invited To Submit Places For Historic Preservation To Preservation League Of NYS
Editor’s note: Recently, the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel between Brooklyn and Manhattan was designated an…
Staten Island Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary of Signing Of Declaration Of Independence With Local Family Events: UPDATED
Editor’s note: For those readers seeking a dramatization of the early colonial…
NYC Survivors Of September 11th, Their Families Can Apply For Scholarship To Attend College: UPDATED
Editor’s note: We had a detailed discussion with Sara from Barasch & McGarry regarding…
Miles Morales, Staten Island, and the Spider-Man Generation – Collectors Confessions
Miles Morales, Staten Island, and the Spider-Man Generation By Chad Farley Collectors Confessions LLC Recently…
In Jersey City On July 4th For America’s 250th Anniversary: Experience Augmented Reality History Of Statue Of Liberty At Liberty State Park In Jersey City
America 250 AR Art & History Tour of Jersey City Debut of The Statue of…
Staten Island’s Comic Convention, History In The Making – Collectors Confessions
The First Annual Staten Island Comic Fest Brian VanNostrand The first comic book convention…
America At 250: The New York Campaign With Staten Island As British Staging Ground During Revolutionary War
America 250: The New York Campaign With Staten Island As British Staging Ground By Duncan Hennes…
A Staten Island Prize Fight, Danny “Kid” Dixon Emerged Victorious, Possible Superhero Of Our Own – Collectors Confessions
Danny “Kid” Dixon by Brian VanNostrand Anyone with a general knowledge of the Golden Age…
Staten Island’s First Annual Comic Book Fest Next Sunday – Collectors Confessions
First Annual Staten Island Comic Fest is Next Sunday By Chad Farley Growing up on…
Could Ape City Secretly Actually Be Staten Island? – Collectors Confessions
Could Ape City Actually Be Staten Island? By Chad Farley Growing up, one of…
Wanted: One Superhero, No Experience Necessary, But From Staten Island – Collectors Confessions
Wanted: One Superhero, No Experience Necessary Brian VanNostrand In the Marvel Comics Universe, New York…
Absolute Batman: Why Staten Island Comic Fans Can’t Stop Talking About DC’s Darkest Reinvention – Collectors Confessions
Absolute Batman: Why Staten Island Comic Fans Can’t Stop Talking About DC’s Darkest Reinvention By…
Staten Island’s “Woman Of Distinction” Awarded By Senator Scarcella-Spanton: Genealogist, Historian, Activist
Senator Scarcella-Spanton Honors Debbie-Ann Paige as 2026 Woman of Distinction for Senate District 23 …
Bobby Digital: Staten Island Native Wu Tang Clan Member Adopted This Alter-Ego Superhero-Like Character
Bobby Digital Brian VanNostrand In a previous article, I discussed Method Man’s love…
From Bayonne to Westeros: Staten Island’s Surprising Link to Game of Thrones – Collectors Confessions
From Bayonne to Westeros: Staten Island’s Surprising Link to Game of Thrones By Chad Farley Staten…
Staten Island Vietnam Veteran’s Day Ceremony This Saturday At Tottenville High School
You’re Invited: 18th Annual Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony Saturday, April 18, 2026 1pm Tottenville…
Keeping Fort Hamilton’s Historic Harbor Defense Museum Open: US Army Decision
Malliotakis Applauds Decision to Keep Historic Harbor Defense Museum at Fort Hamilton Open Editor’s…
Moment Of Contact: When Humans Interacted With / Saw Up-Close Non-Human Intelligence (Aliens)
We have previously covered the hearing chaired by Senator Gillibrand about non-human intelligence, specifically UAPs…
Staten Island’s Hidden Gem: Mount Loretto Unique Area
A Hidden Gem: The Mount Loretto Unique Area Nestled in the southern reaches of Staten…
“Black Cherry Lane: Presence” Exhibit At Empire Outlets: Black American Graveyard Paved Over Now A Parking Lot – Film Updates
Editor’s note: Our audience may remember our previous two-part interview with Heather Quinlan about this…
Staten Island’s Richmond County Fair: Annual Fair This Weekend, With Expanded Garden Contest Showing Homegrown Produce, Borough-Grown Pride
Staten Island’s Richmond County Fair: Annual Fair This Weekend, With Expanded Garden Contest Showing Their…
Staten Island’s Donna Cutugno: Remembering Tireless Advocate For Disabled, Missing Children Featured In Cropsey Documentary, Fleet Week Military Organizer
Staten Islanders familiar with the history of the island, including its haunted happenings, will recognize…
Girl Scouts of Greater New York Builds Courage, Confidence, Character, Prepares Them For Brighter Futures
Girl Scouts of Greater New York Builds Courage, Confidence, Character, Prepares Them For Brighter Futures …
All-Cause Mortality Occurs Seven To Ten Years Earlier For Working-Class vs. High Net Worth Individuals
NEW REPORT: Working-Class Americans Can Expect to Die at Least 7 Years Earlier than the…
Alice Austen House Industrial Remains Photo Walk
Photowalk Series: The Industrial Waterfront → Saturday February 22nd. 11am–12:30pm Editor’s note: The following information…
Senators Schumer, Gillibrand, Bipartisan Group Of Senators Introduce Legislation To Protect Workers Rights To Unionize, Collectively Bargain For Wages, Working Conditions
NEWS: Sanders, Scott, Schumer, Jeffries, Murray, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect the Rights of…
Staten Island’s Greenbelt: Borough of Parks Evolution From Beginning To Modern Day
Staten Island’s Greenbelt: Borough of Parks Evolution From Beginning To Modern Day Staten Islander…
Constitutional Q&A: Political Apparel, Ballot Selfies, Freedom Of Speech At Polling Places
The Rutherford Institute has released a Constitutional Q&A on the First Amendment and the right…
Newly Discovered Photos Of Nazi Deportations Show Jewish Victims As Last Seen Alive
Newly discovered photos of Nazi deportations show Jewish victims as they were last seen alive Deportation…
ERA Declared Part Of Constitution To States By President Biden As One Of Last Presidential Acts (Similar To 11th Amendment): Senator Gillibrand
GILLIBRAND STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT BIDEN DECLARING THE ERA AS THE LAW OF THE LAND …
NYC Is 400 Years Old This Year: Celebrating Our City’s History, Culture
Celebrating 400 Years of the Greatest City in the World Editor’s note: Last weekend’s op-ed…
New Year’s Eve Celebrates St. Silvester – 4th Century Pope Whose Legend Shaped Ideas Of Church, State Through Many Persecutions
New Year’s Eve celebrates St. Silvester – the 4th-century pope whose legend shaped ideas of…
Where Did New Year’s Resolutions Come From? History Of New Year’s Celebrations, Present Day Events
Where did the new year’s resolution come from? Well, we’ve been making them for 4,000 years…
Italian American Museum: L’On Gr. Uff. Dominic R. Massaro Was Integral Part Of Italian-American Community, Served As NY Supreme Court Justice Since 1986
In Memoriam: L’On. Gr. Uff. Dominic R. Massaro December 18, 2024 Editor’s note: Staten Islander previously covered…
Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Spy, Assassin- Great Thanksgiving Weekend Movie: Review
Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Spy, Assassin- Great Thanksgiving Weekend Movie: Review – In Theaters Now This is…
“Triumph Of The Human Spirit Day:” Ceremony to Honor African Burial Ground In Lower Manhattan, Reflect on Legacy of African Diaspora Across New York
“TRIUMPH OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT DAY” HONORS THE AFRICAN BURIAL GROUND IN LOWER MANHATTAN AND…
Must-See Movie Review: Cabrini by Angel Studios
Must-See Movie Review: Cabrini by Angel Studios Editor’s note: You can see our original…
EXCLUSIVE: Converting Industrial, Retail Spaces Into Self-Storage For Individuals Needing More Space Than Apartments, Business Spaces, Homes Provide Out With The Old, In With The New
Out With The Old, In With Self Storage: U.S. Cities Convert Industrial, Retail Spaces Into…
Ancient Irish Get Far Too Much Credit For Halloween Holiday, Including Its Origins, Traditions
The ancient Irish get far too much credit for Halloween The Celtic festival of Samhain celebrates…
Book Review: The Butchering Art: Excellent Exposition of A Relatively Unknown Time In American History
The Butchering Art: Excellent Exposition of A Relatively Unknown Time In American History Listerine….
Garden For The Wealthy: Million Dollar Condos, Private Garden Replace Proud Emblem Of Jewish Immigration In NYC
In place of a proud emblem of Jewish immigration in NYC, million-dollar condos and a…
Governments Played Major Role In Slavery – From Its Inception, Sustenance, Subsidies, To More Direct Roles Such As Direct Royal Ownership
Governments Had a Major Role in Sustaining Slavery Editor’s note: Staten Islander has covered the…
East River Boat Tour During Full Moon This Weekend With National Lighthouse Museum
East River Full Moon Boat Tour August 18 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Buy…
Own Piece Of Pop Culture History: NYC DOT Drops Authentic Cornelia St Signs Celebrating Greenwich Village Pop Music Prominence
NEXT DROP: NYC DOT RELEASES LIMITED BATCH OF AUTHENTIC CORNELIA STREET SIGNS CELEBRATING GREENWICH VILLAGE’S…
FLAG Award For Teaching Excellence: Staten Island’s Grand Prize Winner From USS Columbia Space Shuttle School
FLAG Award For Teaching Excellence: Staten Island’s Grand Prize Winner From USS Columbia Space Shuttle…
Selective Service Wastes Taxpayer Money, Should Be Abolished – Draft Unlikely To Ever Be Instituted: Sen. Rand Paul
Dr. Paul, Sens. Wyden, Lummis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Abolish the Selective Service Editor’s note:…
Alba House To Be Preserved After Purchase By Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation – Staten Islanders Visited Shrine For Strength, Hope During Covid
Tunnel to Towers Foundation Buys and Will Preserve S.I. Alba House Shrine Story Courtesy of…
Recent Vandalism On Postcards 9/11 Memorial Strongly Condemned: BP Fossella
BP Fossella Condemns Recent Vandalism on Postcards 9/11 Memorial Editor’s note: Staten Islander News has…
Assassination Attempt On Fmr. President Trump: Local, National Politicians Weigh In: Updated
Local, national politicians respond after assassination attempt on former President Trump Following are statements from…
To Honor Anniversary Of Historic Stonewall Inn Resistance In NYC, Opening Of New Visitors Center Next Door
TODAY IN NYC: SENATOR GILLIBRAND, PRESIDENT BIDEN, DR. BIDEN, PRIDE LIVE ANNOUNCE HISTORIC OPENING OF…
Staten Island’s Tibetan Museum Hosts Exhibit Largest Display Of Himalayan Musical Instruments In US
The Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art presents The Dailey Collection of Himalayan Organology …
NYC Charter Revision Commission Announces Staten Island Public Input Session Thursday
Staten Island Public Input Session Editor’s note: According to the Mayor’s announcement of the new…
Livable Neighborhoods Program Open Until June 16th: Community Involvement Is Essential To City Planning
The Livable Neighborhoods Program (LNP) 2024 application is now open! Editor’s note: From the MAS website describing…
Pathogen Responsible For Great Irish Famine Still Virulent, Responsible For Loss Of Potatoes Sufficient To Feed 80 To Many Hundreds Of Millions Of People – Also Affects Tomatoes, Eggplants
Phytopthora Infestans: for those who are familiar with this pathogen, the name itself might inspire…
Frederick Douglass Memorial Park Landmark Preservation Hearing: CM Hanks Testifies At Hearing
FREDRICK DOUGLASS MEMORIAL PARK HEARING AT LANDMARKS Editor’s note: Readers may remember our coverage of…
Retiring Sandy Ground Museum Executive Director Honored With May 22nd Declared “Sylvia Moody D’Alessandro Day: BP Fossella
BP Fossella to Declare May 22nd “Sylvia Moody D’Alessandro Day” on Staten Island Editor’s note: Readers…
Can’t Escape The Asphalt: Staten Island’s Forgotten African-American Slave Cemetery Paved Over With Remains Underneath – Heather Quinlan Interview
Documentary in production about Cherry Hill Cemetery, on what is now Forest Avenue and Livermore…
Percent For Art Program Celebrates 40th Anniversary, Launching Immersive Map, Revamped Website
MAYOR ADAMS, COMMISSIONER CUMBO CELEBRATES THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PERCENT FOR ART PROGRAM, LAUNCHES IMMERSIVE MAP AND…
See Inspiring Story Of Mother Cabrini In Cabrini Film This Easter Weekend: Indomitable Faith, Incredible Courage, Beloved Helper To Poor Italian Immigrants In NYC
Time Sensitive: See “Cabrini” movie in theaters now Editor’s note: Readers may remember Mother Cabrini…
Learn To Make Homemade Limoncello, Classic Italian Liqueur, Paint Your Bottle At Casa Belvedere
Make your own Limoncello! Tuesday, March 26 at 7 pm Galleria with a View Member:…
Felony Disenfranchisement For Convictions Including Plea Deals: Affects 4 Million Previous Voters – Why It Matters
Felony disenfranchisement in the US: An explainer and research roundup by Clark Merrefield, The Journalist’s…
Original Shazam! TV Show Actor Playing Captain Marvel, Jackson Bostwick, Available For Show Bookings
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Shazam! television show, actor and renowned Captain Marvel, Jackson…
Celebrate International Women’s Day, Women’s History Month At Casa Belvedere’s Festa Della Dama
Festa Della Dama Luncheon on Friday, March 8 – gather your friends! Editor’s note: From…
Worm, Root, Wort…&Bane: Photography Exhibit, Book Discusses Women’s Ancient Knowledge, Wise Ways Of Working With Plants
The Alice Austen House Museum announces its new exhibition Ann Shelton: worm, root, wort… & bane…
How Irving Berlin, Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas” Changed Christmas Into An All-American, Rather Than Religious, Holiday
With ‘White Christmas,’ Irving Berlin and Bing Crosby helped make Christmas a holiday that all…
New Documentary Explores How Newport News, VA Universities Uprooted Flourishing, Expanding Black Communities Via Eminent Domain
“Uprooted” Explores How University Expansion and Eminent Domain Led to Black Land Loss by Brandi…
HELP Committee Meeting: Standing Up Against Corporate Greed: How Unions are Improving Lives of Working Families
HELP Committee to Hold Hearing with Union Leaders on Labor Movement Resurgence and the Fight…
Heap-o-Livin: Photography From Wyoming Mining Town In Early 20th Century On Display At Alice Austen House
Heap – o – Livin: The Photography of Lora Webb Nichols The Alice Austen House Museum announces…
Rep. Malliotakis Joins Army Corps Of Engineers, Local Pols. To Break Ground On Fmr. Uranium Storage Warehouse Site
Malliotakis, Army Corps to Break Ground on Remediation of Staten Island Warehouse Site Updated Nov…
Noble Maritime Collection Celebrates 35th Anniversary Of Its Art Auction Fundraiser Nov 10th
The Noble Maritime Collection will celebrate the 35th anniversary of its annual art auction fundraiser…
Richmond County Surrogate’s Court Judge Robert Gigante: BP Fossella Extends Condolences To Family Of Longtime Friend
A Statement from Borough President Vito Fossella on the Passing of Surrogate Robert Gigante Our family…
Casa Belvedere Invites You To Roaring 20s Gala, Italian Car Festival Next Weekend
Our Fall Festival & Italian Luxury Car Show weekend begins with a Roaring ’20s Gala!…
Message From Beloved Children’s Author Judy Blume About NYPL’s Banned Books Week
When I was a kid, my parents let me read whatever I wanted, whether I’d…
“Ghosts, Murder and Mayhem Along The Hudson River” Saturday October 28th – Learn About Macabre Tales, Dress In Costume
Ghosts, Murder and Mayhem Along the Hudson River Saturday, October 28th • 11am-2pm Join us, if…
Book Review: The Italian Squad By Paul Moses – Critical To Preventing Rise Of Mafia, Doomed To Failure
Book Review: The ltalian Squad – Started By Rampant Murders, Mired In Constant Accusations Of…
After Renovation, Ocean Breeze Fishing Pier Finally Reopens In Time For 20th Anniversary
A Statement from Borough President Vito Fossella on the Reopening of Ocean Breeze Fishing Pier We…
National Lighthouse Museum International Lighthouse Point Fest – Celebrate Our Maritime History
International Lighthouse Point Fest October 1 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Celebrating Our Maritime History Lighthouses…
SI Holocaust Center Partners With Israel’s Ganzach Museum, Amud Aish Memorial Museum, Bringing Unique Artifacts To Staten Island
Staten Island Holocaust Center Announces Partnership with Ganzach Museum & Amud Aish Memorial Museum Staten…
Bring Da Noise! WuTang Clan, Children’s Literary Society Collaborate For Special Shaolin Themed FerryHawks Game This Week
From the Staten Island FerryHawks Instagram event announcement: In collaboration with Staten Island’s own @WuTangClan…
Podcast Why Not Me The World Releases Episode On Suicide Among Autistic People With Dr Rachel Moseley
To Honor National Suicide Prevention Week, Music Producer Tony Mantor’s Why Not Me The World Autism Podcast…
Newark Bay History Boat Tour, 9/11 Tribute On September 10th
Newark Bay Boat Tour with 9/11 Tribute Sunday, September 10th • 11am-2pm Newark Bay Tour…
Asm. Sam Pirozzolo Confirms Migrants Will NOT Be Housed At Staten Island Manor Rd Armory
ASSEMBLYMAN SAM PIROZZOLO ISSUES UPDATE ON RUMORS OF MIGRANTS BEING HOUSED AT THE STATEN ISLAND…
National Lighthouse Museum Announces Lighthouse Of The Week, Sapelo Island Lighthouse In Georgia, Featuring Distinctive Red Stripe
LIGHTHOUSE OF THE WEEK – Sapelo Island Lighthouse, Georgia Historical content courtesy of Lighthouse Friends…
Update On Cause For Canonization Of Father Capodanno
June 2023 – Chairman’s CornerFriends – Recall that in May 2022, the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints raised some questions…
Gangsters Vs. Nazis: The Untold Story Of How Jewish Gangsters Fought Nazis In America During The Holocaust, Without Bloodshed
This is a review of the book Gangsters vs. Nazis: How Jewish Mobsters Battled Nazis…
How Can Such A Vast Slave Trade In White Europeans By African Muslims, Others Be Forgotten?
How have we forgotten that White Europeans were traded as slaves to African Muslims and…
National Lighthouse Museum Golf Outing Coming Up Tonight, Monday June 5th
National Lighthouse Museum Golf Outing, Monday, June 5th, 2023, Shot Gun Start 1:00pm, Scramble Silver…
The Great Irish Genocide aka The Great Irish Famine: Failures And Intentional Harm By Britain To The Irish
This is a combined summary of the historical accounts in two books, The Graves Are Walking…
Italian Cultural Foundation At Casa Belvedere Remembers Veterans This Memorial Day
Banner Image: Casa Belvedere Memorial Day Graphic. All Images Credit – Casa Belvedere
Senator Bernie Sanders Attends Event Honoring Veterans, Reminds Us To Honor Military Members This Memorial Day
Many years ago, when I was mayor of Burlington, we held a ceremony in City…
NYC DOT Launches Inaugural Ride Of Brand New State-Of-The-Art Dorothy Day Staten Island Ferry Boat Last Friday
DOT LAUNCHES INAUGURAL RIDE OF THE DOROTHY DAY STATEN ISLAND FERRY New Ferry Named for…
Staten Island’s National Lighthouse Museum New Season Of Boat Tours For 2023 Starts June 4th, With Dates In June Through October
National Lighthouse Museum Summer Boat Tours 2023 The National Lighthouse Museum is coming up on…
NYC’s Dept Of Cultural Affairs Launches Cultural Development Fund Application For 2024, Deadline May 9th
NYC DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS LAUNCHES CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT FUND APPLICATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 Applications…
Preserving Native American/ Indigenous Languages With Wil Meya Of The Language Conservancy
The Staten Islander News Organization sat down with Wil Meya of The Language Conservancy to…
Wild Turkey Control Is Not Necessary: They Have Been Here Longer Than Humans, Control Pest Insect Populations, And Do No Harm Aside From A Little Inconvenience
Wild Turkeys Have Resided In New York State and City Before They Existed, And It…
National Lighthouse Museum Exhibit Opening – Lighthouse Stamps Of The United States
Lighthouse Stamps of the United States – Exhibit Opening January 22 @ 2:00 pm This…
Wishing Everyone A Wonderful, Healthy Holiday Season, From Alice Austen House
Wishing you all a wonderful, healthy holiday season! We’re so grateful to our community. Your generous…
City Of Bayonne Honors Korean War Veteran, Retired Police Officer, One Of “The Chosin Few”
City of Bayonne Honors Veteran and Retired Police Officer Recently, the City of Bayonne welcomed…
Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere Thanks All Veterans For Their Courage, Dedication, Service This Veterans Day
The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere thanks all veterans for serving our country with courage…
Join National Lighthouse Museum For Port Newark And The Origins Of Container Shipping Tonight
PORT NEWARK and the Origins of Container Shipping – Program and book signing with author Angus…
Bayonne Bell Tower Dedication Ceremony Postponed
Bell Tower Ceremony in Bayonne Postponed A ceremony to dedicate a new bell tower in…
Bayonne Historical Society Meeting To Focus On PT (Patrol Torpedo) Boats Tonight
Bayonne Historical Society to Focus on PT Boats at Meeting on September 13 President Lee…
National Lighthouse Museum Presents A Moment Of Silence: September 11th Hudson River Boat Tour
A Moment of Silence… join our 9/11 Hudson River Boat Tour Sunday, September 11, 2022 •…
Italian Car Owners: You’re Invited To Display Your Car At Casa Belvedere!
CALLING Italian sports car owners: Display your car proudly at the 11th annual Festa &…
National Lighthouse Museum Celebrated National Lighthouse Day
On National Lighthouse Day, August 7, we celebrated how these scenic, historic structures comforted travelers throughout…
Rolling Kegs Downhill And The Story Of The Abandoned Highways In Staten Island’s Greenbelt
The abandoned highways once sat in Sunnyside right by what’s now the Petrides School Complex,…
Sandy Ground Staten Island Ferry Boat Launched in Panama City, Florida
The second of a brand-new set of three ferry boats commissioned by the NYC DOT…
Staten Island, New Jersey: Was It Ever, and Could It Ever Be Again?
Did you ever notice on a map of the NYC region, the Hudson River is…
Century Old Staten Island Range Lighthouse: A Tour With The U.S. Coast Guard
On a bright blue-skied sunny September morning only a few weeks ago, two Staten Islander…
Remembering Senator John J. Marchi: 50 Years Fighting For Staten Island, Higher Education, and the Greater Good
There’s a ferryboat called the Sen. John J. Marchi that many tourists to New York…