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Councilmember Justin Brannan, a Brooklyn Democrat, is considering a run for the congressional seat currently held by Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, criticizing her close ties with President Donald Trump.

From July 14 to 20, nine vehicles were reported stolen on Staten Island. In total, 81 fewer vehicle thefts occurred compared to the previous year.

A baby was discovered placed in a trash chute on Staten Island, prompting immediate police response and investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Firefighters responded to a blaze at a home in New Brighton on Monday morning, with the fire reported at a multi-story structure around 10:25 a.m. Firefighters could be seen extending ladders to the roof and upper floors of the building, with visible burn damage on the side of the structure.

Staten Islanders who were scammed out of money they paid for future funerals are finding support from local lawmakers aiming to enhance oversight of funeral homes.

"In the beginning, we were litigious, we were out protesting, and that has kind of changed over the decades and we've turned into an organization that primarily does its work behind the scenes."

This summer, Staten Island has served as a hub for youth baseball, hosting Little League District 24 and some Section 3 South play for teams from Staten Island and across the city.

The large 4,000-square-foot house at 400 St. Paul's Ave. was built in 1908-09 by architect Otto Loeffler and remains a significant architectural landmark.

"Since the start of the tolling program, according to Hochul, 10 million fewer cars have entered Manhattan south of 60th Street."

The Department of Health will spray pesticides in Staten Island to mitigate the risk of West Nile Virus, conducting the activity on July 17 from 8:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

Reggiano's II of Great Kills has permanently closed, ending its reputation for brick oven pizzas and Southern Italian cuisine on Staten Island's South Shore.

According to plans filed with the NYC Department of Buildings in June, the store is installing new gasoline supply lines and expanding the existing canopy and fire suppression system that shelters the pumps.

The SMURFS will visit Staten Island's SIUH Community Park on July 17 for a Camp Day event featuring meet-and-greets, games, and a $10,000 donation to pediatric cancer programs.

Jury selection is underway for Abdul Olasupo, charged with second-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon related to a deadly shooting in a Staten Island deli.

Staten Island faced severe flash flooding on Monday, affecting numerous streets, with Hylan Boulevard nearly impassable, causing drivers to navigate through rushing water.

This proposal is the result of years of hard work - listening to riders, engaging community advocates, and doing the behind-the-scenes work to re-establish a long-overdue water link between Staten Island and Brooklyn.

Diane Matyas's sculpture of Alice the elephant, on display in Staten Island, invites visitors to interact and help Alice "swim" in a playful and creative manner.

"The North Shore of Staten Island is a food desert. There are not a lot of places that have fresh, local vegetables and produce and people were looking for something healthier," said Ilene Pappert, director of the Goodhue Community Center in New Brighton where the distributions take place. "It has become such a community. People are sharing recipes, people are excited about trying new things. And they feel like they were getting their money's worth."

Authorities are attempting to locate the next of kin of a 48-year-old Great Kills man who died several weeks ago and is listed as an unclaimed body on a national website.