Scott R. Axelrod

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The NYPD is asking the public’s assistance in identifying an individual wanted for questioning in connection to an assault that occurred in Port Richmond. It was reported to police that on Saturday, May 31, at around 1:45 a.m., a 30-year-old male victim was approached by an unknown individual opposite 2030 Richmond Terr.

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Fans of actress Dakota Johnson and rocker Chris Martin are in for fifty shades of disappointment as the on-again, off-again couple’s connection has apparently come to an end. After a nearly eight-year relationship that began with dating rumors around 2017, and previous breakup rumors last year, the finale of the couple’s romance appears more permanent this time around, People.com reports.

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Morten Harket, 65, lead singer for synth-pop band A-ha, has revealed that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The Norwegian group became a worldwide phenomenon and changed music video history with the promo for their 1985 earworm of a hit “Take on Me.” The clip, which mixed comic book-style animation with live action, earned the band six MTV Video Music Awards and numerous other accolades.

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Borough President Vito Fossella honored the “exceptional readers” of the borough’s elementary schools during the 2025 “Readers are Leaders” competition ceremony, held at the Joan and Alan Bernikow JCC in Seaview Wednesday night. Students from Staten Island public, private and parochial schools participated in the annual competition, which challenged them to read at least five books in five weeks and produce a report on their favorite book.

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A 23-year-old man suffered a stab wound following an attack in Eltingville Wednesday night. Police responded to a report of a stabbing incident around 9:20 p.m. at 3939 Richmond Ave., according to a spokeswoman for the NYPD’s Deputy Commissioner of Public Information. The South Shore YMCA is located at the address provided by police. Police vehicles could be seen parked outside the location and several officers could be seen standing outside the entranceway to the building.