Staten Island Advance

The Staten Island Advance is a daily newspaper serving the Staten Island borough of New York City. It stands out as the sole daily publication in the area and is unique in being the only major daily paper for any borough in the city. The newspaper focuses on local news and community issues, including political happenings within Staten Island. As of April 25, 2007, the circulation for Monday to Friday was reported at 59,461, reflecting a 3.9% decrease from the previous year. The Sunday edition saw a 4.6% drop, with a circulation of 73,203. The Staten Island Advance is the flagship publication of Advance Publications.

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Last day of school: Staten Island students share hugs and tears as summer kicks off

1 day ago | silive.com | Annalise Knudson

Students at PS 45 in West Brighton celebrate the last day of public school in New York City on Thursday, June 26. (Advance/SILive.com | Annalise Knudson)(Advance/SILive.com | Annalise Knudson)
This Staten Island elementary teacher was recognized as 2025 NYC Big Apple Awards recipient

1 day ago | silive.com | Annalise Knudson

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Valerie Facciola, an elementary school teacher at PS 21 in Port Richmond, has been chosen as a New York City winner in the prestigious 2025 Big Apple Awards program. The awards celebrate the exemplary performance of public school teachers throughout the city who inspire students, model great teaching and enrich school communities.
It’s the last day of NYC public school, but don’t miss these key dates from the 2025-2026 calendar

1 day ago | silive.com | Annalise Knudson

School’s out for summer for New York City public school students, as Thursday, June 26 marked the last day of school for the 2024-2054 school year with a full day of classes. Students are able to celebrate the final day with cheers and hugs before kicking off a summer of sun and fun lasting until they return to school buildings in September — and it’s never too early to start planning for next year.
Tears flow as RUMC unveils exhibit honoring its COVID heroes, victims

2 days ago | silive.com | Ann Marie Barron

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — When the world was told to stay home, medical professionals, support staff and first responders at Richmond University Medical Center went to work, tackling the terrifying uncertainty of the coronavirus COVID-19 virus head-on with dedication and compassion in an effort to save the lives of their neighbors.
Burger chain eyes N.J. comeback after closing nearly 100 fast-food restaurants

2 days ago | silive.com | Rob Jennings

A once-ubiquitous chain of fast-food restaurants is launching a South Jersey comeback. A new Roy Rogers in Cherry Hill will hold an opening ceremony at 10 a.m. Wednesday, with doors opening to the public at 10:30 a.m., according to the company. The drive-through lane will open at noon. It joins two other Roy Rogers already open in New Jersey, located in Brick and Pine Beach in Ocean County.
Class of 2025: Curtis High School graduates 445 students (186 photos)

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

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EXCLUSIVE: Staten Island family fears pet pig Lucy will be removed from their home

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.
2nd Generation Wu, featuring Wu-Tang Clan’s children, returns with new single “Inevitable” after 6-year hiatus

2 days ago | silive.com | Mattea Vecera

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Six years after its breakout debut, 2nd Generation Wu is back with a new single that lives up to its name: “Inevitable.”The long-awaited follow-up to 2019’s “7.O.D.” drops July 9 on all streaming platforms, reuniting the sons (and now daughter) of hip-hop royalty: iNTeLL (son of U-God), PXWER and Nuke LeFleur (sons of Method Man), Weather Park (son of the late “Old Dirty Bastard”), Supreme (son of Ghostface Killah), and Chey (daughter of Method Man).
How did Zohran Mamdani fare on Staten Island during shocking upset over Cuomo?

2 days ago | silive.com | Erik Bascome

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- More than 10,000 Staten Island Democrats made it clear they want to see a major change in party leadership, casting votes for Queens Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani in the mayoral primary and helping him pull off one of the most unexpected upsets in recent history. Mamdani, the Democratic representative of Queens’ 36th assembly district, declared victory on Tuesday night after former New York Gov.
Price of Forever stamps changes soon: Why you should stock up now

2 days ago | silive.com | Annalise Knudson

You may want to stock up on stamps if you plan to send mail soon, as the price of Forever stamps is increasing in just a few weeks. The United States Postal Service is raising the cost of its Forever First-Class stamps and other products next month, starting July 13.