Shane DiMaio

2 days ago | silive.com | Shane DiMaio

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — This little piggy wants to stay home. Lucy, a registered emotional support animal, is a 15-year-old Pygmy pig that lives with her family in Tottenville. But last week, after an anonymous neighbor tipped off the New York City Department of Health and Hygiene, the Gannone family fears they may have to give up their longtime pet. “We are all heartbroken,” said Lori Ann Gannone, during an exclusive interview the Advance/SILive.com.

1 week ago | silive.com | Shane DiMaio

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A motorcycle was mangled in a crash on the Staten Island Expressway Thursday morning. The crash prompted a large emergency response and lengthy delays for motorists on the expressway in both directions. The left-most lane of the New Jersey-bound expressway was blocked off by emergency officials near Bradley Avenue. Debris from the crash could be seen in that lane. About eight NYPD vehicles could be seen at the location.

2 weeks ago | silive.com | Shane DiMaio

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Cinco de Mayo inspired us to look for the best tacos on Staten Island for the month of May. Forty five restaurants were nominated on our social pages for the Best of Tacos 2025 contest, then the voting began and our winners were determined for the best of the best in 2025. The top three vote-getters were Maizal in Rosebank, Cantina Valencia Tex-Mex & Tequila Bar in Dongan Hills, and XO Mexican Kitchen Bar in Rosebank.

1 month ago | silive.com | Shane DiMaio

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Time to announce our winners on “Taco Tuesday.” We kicked off our latest Best of Staten Island 2025 category earlier this month, asking readers to nominate the best taco spots across Staten Island. In return, we received 45 nominations on our Instagram, Facebook and TikTok posts. The votes were all cast last week and have been tallied.

1 month ago | silive.com | Shane DiMaio

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — We kicked off our latest Best of Staten Island 2025 category last week, asking readers to nominate the best tacos on Staten Island. After 45 nominations were submitted on our Instagram, Facebook and TikTok posts, it’s time to narrow the field to the top three finalists. And now, ladies and gentlemen — it’s time to vote!Readers have until 9 a.m. Monday, May 26, to vote for their favorite place to get the best beef, chicken, pork or veggie tacos in town.