Maura Grunlund

New York

Breaking News Reporter at Staten Island Advance

Reporter for Staten Island Advance Newspaper and http://t.co/Ihn7TDq4

Articles

New details revealed about harrowing stabbing at Staten Island YMCA

3 weeks ago | silive.com | Maura Grunlund

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — In a shocking display of violence at a facility regarded as a safe haven for families, a 23-year-old man was punched, kicked and stabbed inside the South Shore YMCA in Eltingville, authorities allege. The harrowing attack on Wednesday night inside the facility at 3939 Richmond Ave. led to the arrests of Michael Frazer, 21, of Amboy Road in Huguenot, Vincent Celentano, 20, of Yetman Avenue in Tottenville, and a 17-year-old boy.
Headphones allegedly snatched off head of woman, 65, in robbery on Staten Island: sources

3 weeks ago | silive.com | Maura Grunlund

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A senior woman reported a brazen robbery inside a store at a popular shopping center in New Dorp, according to sources. The robbery reportedly occurred at about 8:09 p.m. Thursday at a store at 2656 Hylan Boulevard, according to a spokesman for the NYPD’s Deputy Commissioner of Public Information. The Boulevard shopping center is located at the address supplied by police.
Cause of death revealed for beloved actor on hit sitcom

3 weeks ago | silive.com | Maura Grunlund

The cause of death for George Wendt, who played fan-favorite Norm on the hit sitcom “Cheers,” was revealed by authorities in Los Angeles, California, according to media reports. Wendt died on May 20 of cardiac arrest after suffering from a number of health issues, according to his death certificate issued by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health as reported by TMZ.
NYPD: 3 arrested in stabbing at South Shore YMCA on Staten Island

3 weeks ago | silive.com | Maura Grunlund

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Police arrested two men and a boy in connection with the stabbing of a 23-year-old man at the YMCA in Eltingville. Frazer Michael, 21, of Amboy Road in Huguenot, Vincent Celentano, 20, of Yetman Avenue in Tottenville and a 17-year-old boy were apprehended after the vicim was stabbed in the back at 9:19 p.m. Wednesday inside the facility at 3939 Richmond Ave, according to a spokeswoman for the NYPD.
NYPD: 2 males in Jeep sought for questioning in stabbing at YMCA on Staten Island

3 weeks ago | silive.com | Maura Grunlund

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Police are searching for two males sought for questioning in connection with a stabbing on Wednesday at the South Shore YMCA in Eltingville. A 23-year-old man was stabbed in the back at 9:19 p.m. during a dispute inside the facility at 3939 Richmond Ave. EMS rushed the man in stable condition to Northwell Staten Island University Hospital in Ocean Breeze, according to a spokesman for the NYPD’s Deputy Commissioner of Public Information.
Rock legends ‘heartbroken’ over musical instruments ‘stolen’ in Atlantic City

3 weeks ago | silive.com | Maura Grunlund

The rock band Heart is offering a reward for two vintage musical instruments that were reportedly stolen as they prepared to launch their latest tour in Atlantic City. Guitarist Nancy Wilson claimed in a post on Instagram that the “irreplaceable instruments were stolen” from their setup prior to their show on May 31 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
Commuter alert: Delays on Goethals Bridge to Staten Island Expressway

3 weeks ago | silive.com | Maura Grunlund

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Delays are reported on the Goethals Bridge to Staten Island during the Wednesday morning rush hour. Traffic is backing up on the span from the Staten Island Expressway Brooklyn bound, according to an alert around 8:15 a.m. from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Delays are reported from at least Willowbrook Road back to Western Avenue, according to 511 NY. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
Crash and delays reported on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

3 weeks ago | silive.com | Maura Grunlund

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A crash has been reported on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge early on Tuesday afternoon. The two-vehicle collision is on the lower level Brooklyn bound, according to an alert from the MTA. A left lane has been closed since about 12:15 p.m. during the emergency response, according to 511 NY. Traffic is backed up on the Staten Island Expressway to at least Hylan Boulevard, according to 511 NY.
FDNY: 2 people taken to hospital from crash on Hylan Boulevard; utility pole KO’d

3 weeks ago | silive.com | Maura Grunlund

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A utility pole was felled in a crash at a major intersection in Great Kills on Tuesday morning. The crash called at 9:32 a.m. at Hylan Boulevard and Keegans Lane sent two people to Staten Island University Hospital in Prince’s Bay, according to a spokesperson for the FDNY/EMS. Conditions for the injured were not available from the FDNY spokesman. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
Sources: Man, 25, injured in drive-by shooting on Staten Island early Tuesday

3 weeks ago | silive.com | Maura Grunlund

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A 25-year-old man was shot in the hand early on Tuesday morning in Port Richmond, according to police. The victim is in stable condition after suffering a gunshot wound on his right hand, according to a spokeswoman for the NYPD’s Deputy Commissioner of Public Information. The assault occurred shortly before 2 a.m. on John Street between Richmond Terrace and Riverside Lane, according to the police spokeswoman.