Jan Somma-Hammel

2 weeks ago | silive.com | Jan Somma-Hammel

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Creating school murals has become a way to honor teachers, parents and communities while enriching the school environment. On Nov. 20, 2023, Dreyfus Intermediate School (I.S. 49) and The Eagle Academy for Young Men of Staten Island hosted the official unveiling of the first section of a mural painted on the entrance wall of their Stapleton building for the “Let’s Grow Together” project. On Monday, they unveiled the final wall adjacent to the front of the school.

3 weeks ago | silive.com | Jan Somma-Hammel

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Gazing west along Steuben Street in Concord, one would have encountered a tranquil rural scene in 1952. In the mid 20th Century, this simple side street met Britton Avenue, with Public School 12 (now Concord High School) visible in the distance to the left. Grymes Hill rose majestically in the background. Today, this section of Concord is primarily residential, with homes all around.

4 weeks ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Jan Somma-Hammel

Share STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The neighborhood of Dongan Hills was named after Thomas Dongan, the 17th-century British governor of New York. One of its main thoroughfares is the five-mile-long Richmond Road, which has seen its share of iconic businesses over the decades. Among the most memorable were at its intersection with Stobe Avenue: the vintage Victory Diner , which moved there from Castleton Corners in the 1960s, and a neighboring open-air vegetable and fruit stand.

4 weeks ago | silive.com | Jan Somma-Hammel

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The neighborhood of Dongan Hills was named after Thomas Dongan, the 17th-century British governor of New York. One of its main thoroughfares is the five-mile-long Richmond Road, which has seen its share of iconic businesses over the decades. Among the most memorable were at its intersection with Stobe Avenue: the vintage Victory Diner, which moved there from Castleton Corners in the 1960s, and a neighboring open-air vegetable and fruit stand.

1 month ago | silive.com | Maura Grunlund |Jan Somma-Hammel

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Fog, mist and drizzle are making it difficult for drivers to see the road ahead during the Tuesday morning rush hour on Staten Island and the rest of New York City. Conditions could deteriorate further as showers and thunderstorms coupled with gusty winds are predicted to move into our area. Downpours could begin during the height of the morning rush hour, according to AccuWeather.com.