On Staten Island, the slow, cold, pace of recovery
STATEN ISLAND, New York (Reuters) - Six days after Sandy battered Staten Island's coast, some people are realizing that the massive storm's 20-foot (6-metre) waves and 14-foot (4.2-metre) surge changed the landscape of their lives for good.www.reuters.com
Staten Island Hotel Owner Gives Away NYC Marathon Runners' Rooms to ...
After superstorm Sandy sparked quarrels over hotel rooms in New York City, one Staten Island hotel owner said he decided to "do the right thing" by refusing to evict storm victims in favor of marathon runners with reservations.abcnews.go.com
Police Commissioner Ray Kelly makes surprise stop in Staten Island to meet ...
Beleaguered Staten Island got a visit Saturday from a top city official who consoled victims, inspected damage, and promised that things would soon get better.www.nydailynews.com
An outpouring of Staten Island support for victims; more needed
Despite the gas shortage, Staten Islanders, as well as out-of-borough residents, turned out in droves Friday to donate and distribute food, clothing, toiletries and cleaning supplies to the victims of the worst storm residents have ever experienced ...www.silive.com
Gasoline, generators headed to Staten Island, Schumer, Molinaro say
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer, Assemblyman Mike Cusick, Deputy National Security Advisor John Brennan, and State Senator Andrew Lanza, listen as Borough President James Molinaro talks about the recovery and relief efforts on Staten Island during a ...www.silive.com
What Hurricane Sandy Did to Staten Island (Photos)
There are so many sad stories out of Staten Island: the woman who lost her two children when her neighbors refused to help her.blogs.babble.com
Staten Island Ferry resumes service
Service on the Staten Island Ferry resumed at noon Friday, bringing some normalcy to a handful of New Yorkers, and allowing tourists a chance to see the storm-damaged city from a different perspective.www.nydailynews.com
Sandy: Most NYC schools to open Monday
Finding space for the displaced students will be a challenge, but Patricia Lockhart, a science teacher at an undamaged Staten Island school, said school staff will make them as comfortable as possible. "We're going to welcome them with open arms," she ...www.cbsnews.com
Staten Island residents sift belongings in Sandy's wake
STATEN ISLAND - For Liliya and Felix Faktorovich, their elegant three-story peach and off-white stone house was a dream home.www.freep.com
Photos: Devastated Staten Island Residents Feel "Forgotten" But Are ...
Almost half of the deaths from Hurricane Sandy have occurred in Staten Island, where bodies are still being recovered days after the storm, and a lot of help is still needed.gothamist.com
On Staten Island, cries for help replaced by a loss for words
A woman stands alone in water on Cedar Grove Avenue in a neighborhood where many houses were completely destroyed by storm surge flooding from Hurricane Sandy on the south side of the Staten Island section of New York City. (MIKE SEGAR ...articles.chicagotribune.com
Staten Island's Faith Community Church organizing winter coat distribution
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - In light of Hurricane Sandy, Faith Community Church International will distribute winter coats to families in need on a first-come, first serve basis on Nov. 10 in ravaged Midland Beach.www.silive.com
Staten Island fight writer Richardson is OK
"It's pure devastation in many areas on Staten Island," Richardson said. "Almost all of those killed in Sandy lived within a mile or less of my co-op apartment.espn.go.com
Hurricane Sandy Death Toll 41 In New York City, Hard Hit Staten Island ...
In New York, the loss of life on Staten Island has been especially high. The borough, which has fewer than 500,000 inhabitants, according to the 2010 Census, has so far accounted for at least 19 of the superstorm's deaths, according to the Staten ...www.huffingtonpost.com
2-mile line at Staten Island free-fuel center
NEW YORK - The line of cars at the free emergency fuel location on Staten Island is about two miles long. About 400 people are there on foot, with their gas cans.online.wsj.com
Staten Island man wins Eastern NY soccer's Coach of the Year award
According to Bill Smith, president of the SIYSL and third vice-president of the ENYSSA, no Staten Island youth soccer coach had ever won the award before Passantino.www.silive.com
Staten Island Advance endorses Kirsten Gillibrand for US senator
Brought to you by. gillibrand.JPG Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Staten Island Advance photo. As a U.S. senator since 2009, Kirsten Gillibrand has proven to be a strong advocate for the needs of New Yorkers, most certainly including the people of Staten Island.www.silive.com
After Sandy: Staten Island and the Lower East Side
The John D. Caddell, beached on Staten Island after breaking from its moorings during the storm, November 1st. Photograph by Peter Van Agtmael/Magnum.www.newyorker.com
Staten Island Advance endorses Michael Cusick for the Assembly
The contest for the Mid-Island's 63rd Assembly District has been unusually rambunctious. Michael Cusick, the incumbent Democrat and the reigning dean of the Staten Island legislative delegation, has served his constituents and the borough well.www.silive.com
More Bodies Found on Staten Island, Marathon Canceled
As the body count grows on Staten Island, Mayor Bloomberg finally decided to cancel the NYC Marathon under increasing criticism of his earlier decision to go ahead with the race.www.wpix.com
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Staten Island
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