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New York City

February 18, 2013

Rockaways, Staten Island to Host Parks Honoring Sandy Hook Children

In a move linking two of 2012's tragedies, areas ruined by Hurricane Sandy will honor Sandy Hook victims.

Port Richmond

November 19, 2012

Charges Dropped Against Cop Accused of Gunpoint Rape on Staten Island

Charges were dropped against NYPD officer Arthur Roldan, who was accused of raping his ex-girlfriend.

Rockaway Beach

November 18, 2012

New York City to Demolish at Least 200 Homes in Wake of Sandy

Some 500 additional homes may be razed in the wake of the monster storm.

Midland Beach

November 11, 2012

Staten Island Man Found Dead in Home

It was unclear if the fatality was related to Hurricane Sandy or power outages, police said.

New Dorp Beach

November 06, 2012

Staten Islanders Fear Red DOB Placards Mean Loss of Their Homes

Residents of hard hit areas said they weren't sure if the red DOB placards were a demolition order.

Midland Beach

November 02, 2012

Staten Island Residents Fear Looting as Hurricane Sandy Clean Up Continues

As they pick up the pieces of their destroyed homes, residents protect their houses from looting, too.

Midland Beach

October 31, 2012

In Staten Island, Beachfront Communities Resemble War Zones

Staten Island looked like a disaster zone after Sandy as locals clean up what is left of their homes.

Midland Beach

September 25, 2012

Staten Island Russian Fest Organizers Say 'Discrimination' Killed Event

A radio station cancelled their planned Russian Festival after the local community voiced opposition.

Midland Beach

August 08, 2012

Staten Island Residents Join Police for National Night Out

Residents got to chance to meet with police officers, fire fighters and local politicians.

Midland Beach

August 08, 2012

Sand Castle Sculptor Hosts Beach Competition on Staten Island

The contest will raise money for a National Lighthouse Museum on Staten Island.

South Beach

July 16, 2012

Best Cycle Paths to Explore Staten Island

Staten Island has many public bike paths separated from traffic for bicylists and runners.

New York City

July 16, 2012

A Guide to New York City's Public Beaches

DNAinfo New York has a round-up of what to see and do at the city's public beaches.

Prince's Bay

June 29, 2012

Beat the Heat at Staten Island's Public Beaches

Looking to spend a lazy summer day on the beach? Here's a roundup of the public beaches on Staten Island.