Steve Zaffarano

Nov 6, 2024 | silive.com | Steve Zaffarano

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — In the midst of a fiercely contested presidential election, which saw a large turnout of former President Donald Trump supporters on Staten Island, local races resulted in victories for incumbents, primarily Republicans.

Jan 17, 2024 | silive.com | Steve Zaffarano

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — In honor of those who have died, here is a compilation of obituaries posted on SILive.com. Viewing times and guest books can be seen here. Arnold “Arnie” Earl Raffone, 81, of Lancaster, PA. passed away peacefully in his home on Jan. 14, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Arnie was born on Staten Island, on Sept. 18, 1942. In his youth, Arnie was an exceptional basketball player and, being a product of the rock and roll era, he had a lifelong love of dancing.

Nov 23, 2023 | silive.com | Steve Zaffarano

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- The first-ever parade organized by Macy’s took place in 1924 and was known as the Christmas Parade. The event featured marching elephants, as well as many other circus-like acts. In 1927, the animals were replaced with balloons -- marking the first official Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade as we know it today. Check out the vintage photos and video of the balloons and floats, which range from 1924 to 2011.

Nov 10, 2023 | silive.com | Steve Zaffarano

NEW YORK, N.Y. — More than 1500 protestors calling for an end to the Israel-Hamas war flooded Midtown Manhattan streets on Thursday, Nov. 9, assembling on the steps of the New York Public Library (NYPL) on 42nd Street and Fifth Avenue. Those in attendance held signs that read “Free Palestine” and “We Demands a Ceasefire Now.”A smaller group of counter-protestors assembled across the street from the NYPL, but a large NYPD presence kept the two groups apart.

Oct 25, 2023 | silive.com | Steve Zaffarano

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- USPS is hosting a job fair, recruiting city carrier assistants (CCA), at Staten Island’s main post office on 550 Manor Rd. in Castleton Corners on Thursday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.CCAs deliver and collect mail on foot or by vehicle in a city area, providing a critical service to the community by ensuring mail delivery during weekdays, weekends and holidays.