STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — George Plaitis, founder of Andrew’s Diner, has also been its engaging storyteller, resident magician, and charismatic host since 1999.

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"The combination of wet soils and clear skies has led to the development of widespread, patchy fog this morning. Visibility in some locations has been reduced to one half to even one quarter of a mile. While clear skies through daybreak should allow fog to burn off rather quickly, motorists should exercise caution early this morning as visibilities could change rapidly. Use low beam headlights, reduce speeds, and leave extra distance between yourself and the vehicle in front of you," says the weather service.

"Fog has developed across parts of the region. There is some patchy dense fog where visibilities have been reduced to near a half to quarter of a mile. The fog is expected to continue into early this morning across parts of Southern CT, the Lower Hudson Valley, interior Northeast NJ and Suffolk County on Long Island. Motorists should be aware of rapidly changing visibilities and proceed with extra caution. Use low beam headlights, reduce speeds, and leave extra distance between yourself and the vehicle in front of you," according to the weather service.

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — State Sen. Zellnor Myrie, a Democrat representing part of Brooklyn, wants to be the city’s next mayor and thinks he has the platform to do it.

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NEW YORK — Mets right fielder Juan Soto continued to play like a version of his old self again on Tuesday.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Several boats were canceled amid a large emergency response at the Whitehall Ferry Terminal in Manhattan Tuesday night, a witness told the Advance/SILive.com.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The curtain is rising on a one-of-a-kind summer celebration as the Staten Island FerryHawks bring the magic of Broadway to the ballpark on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Staten Island University Hospital Community Park.

The Seattle, Washington home of rapper Macklemore was robbed Saturday by a pair of masked men who police say sprayed a woman at the home with bear mace, NBC News reported.

Residents can look for wind gusts of up to 40 mph.

Less than a month out from the sold-out final performance of the original members of Black Sabbath, drama is brewing in the land of Ozzy Osbourne.

Residents can expect wind gusts of up to 40 mph.

The storms are foreseen to bring pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — For the better part of the 2025 regular season, St. Joseph by-the-Sea ace Ashley Weisenstein was her typical self in the pitcher’s circle.

The Mets have quieted concerns over the depth of their bullpen with solid performances this year, but that doesn’t mean they won’t look to bolster it at the trade deadline.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Comptroller Brad Lander has been a fixture in New York City politics for over a decade, and has run a mayoral campaign framing himself as a competent manager.

Residents can look for wind gusts of up to 40 mph.

Police in Clearfield County recovered more than just drugs during the search of a home earlier this month.

Residents can look for wind gusts of up to 50 mph.

As of Tuesday, June 10, 2025, BetMGM bonus code “SILIVE150” gives residents of Michigan, New Jersey, and Colorado an easy way to unlock a $150 betting bonus—perfect for today’s stacked MLB schedule featuring Yankees vs. Royals, Nationals vs. Mets, and Cubs vs. Phillies.

Residents can expect wind gusts of up to 50 mph.

Trump called Thunberg a “strange” and “angry” person after the climate activist attempted to deliver aid to Gaza, Politico reported.

On June 10, Peacock will exclusively release “The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets,” a docuseries about the man, Rex Heuermann, accused of committing a series of killings in Long Island.

Brynn Whitfield of “The Real Housewives of New York City” took to social media to announce she’ll be leaving the program after appearing on two seasons of the rebooted Bravo series.

Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph.

Even Grammy Award winners aren’t immune to online bullying.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Andrew Cuomo served as governor of New York for 10 years before resigning in 2021 amid a series of scandals.

Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph.

Authorities said the teen’s parents are fully cooperating, and that he did not appear to have any targets or made any threats, according to ABC6.

You know those free USB charging stations at airports? Don’t use them.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Following the conclusion of the high school baseball season last weekend, the Staten Island Baseball Oldtimers recognized 17 standout players from the borough’s CHSAA and PSAL programs with All-Star honors for their exceptional performances in 2025.

Fans of T-pain, the rhythm and blues songwriter, rapper and music producer, were on the edge of their seats recently wondering if the hip-hop star was facing retirement, it was reported in an account on al.com

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — HBO announced additional cast members for the upcoming “Harry Potter” television series on Monday, with “The King of Staten Island” actress Bel Powley starring as Petunia Dursley, Harry Potter’s magic-hating aunt.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Repairs are being made to the site of the Midland Beach Veterans Memorial three weeks after a vehicle collision at the intersection of Midland Avenue and Capodanno Boulevard.

A Brazilian comedian was sentenced to jail time for using prejudiced jokes during a 2022 set.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The Richmond Home Need Services, Inc. and Stella Orton Home Care Agency Inc. officially launched their new shared office space in Eltingville on Friday.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Several brands of nasal and teething swabs are being recalled for possible microbial contamination, according to a notice by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

“We’re going to celebrate big on Saturday,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office, according to ABC News. “If any protesters want to come out, they will be met with very big force.”

The BetMGM bonus code “SILIVE150” remains active through Tuesday, June 10, 2025, offering one of the easiest ways to start betting on tonight’s MLB games, or any other action on the sports calendar.

It was an unusual question coming from a police officer. Heather Brady was napping at home in San Francisco on a Sunday afternoon when the officer knocked on her door to ask: Had she applied to Arizona Western College?

“This is anarchy and true chaos,” U.S. Sen. John Fetterman (D-Penn.) wrote on X, per The Hill.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cavs’ offseason, which began months earlier than anyone in the organization imagined, is well underway.

Fox News reported that a behind-the-scenes White House personnel move could have poured gasoline on the feud between Musk and President Donald Trump that escalated last week.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Looking for some free, family fun this summer? Look no further than Staten Island’s 2025 summer guide to outdoor movie screenings.

Clay N.Y. — A Central New York man lured a 5-year-old child from a playground Sunday at a North Syracuse apartment complex and sexually abused her, according to Onondaga County Sheriff Toby Shelley.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Wu-Tang Clan is making its return to video games after a 25-year hiatus with “Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver,” a three-player co-op action RPG game from Brass Lion Entertainment.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.— More than 100 people gathered at Staten Island Academy on Friday for the Todd Hack Memorial Game — a friendly soccer match held in honor of Todd Hack, the beloved longtime coach at Silver Lake Soccer Academy who tragically passed away last September.

The New York Yankees will square off with the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Tuesday, scheduled to start at 7:40 p.m. ET.

"A line of thunderstorms extending from Utica to Ithaca NY to Troy PA will move eastward this afternoon into the evening. Some of these storms may be capable of producing brief heavy rainfall, small hail and gusty winds. A quick quarter to half inch of rain is possible in 30 to 60 minutes with these storms. This could lead to some isolated instances of urban and or poor drainage flooding, especially in areas that are already saturated. Please be mindful of the potential for rapidly changing weather conditions, especially if outdoors this afternoon and evening. Listen to NOAA Weather Radio, or your local media for the latest updates on this situation," states the weather service.

If you’re an Executive Member at Costco, you’ll now be able to shop earlier than everyone else. Starting Monday, June 30, customers who pay for the highest-level membership at the big-box store will be granted access to the aisles one hour earlier than their Gold Star counterparts.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Detractors say Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani’s plan for free buses could never be a reality, but the mayoral candidate thinks one Staten Island institution could be a good example.

Torrid, a popular plus-size clothing retailer that operates more than 600 stores across the United States, including one in the Staten Island Mall, New Springville, has announced it could close approximately 180 stores this year — nearly 30% of its brick-and-mortar operations.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The strawberry moon, June’s full moon, will illuminate the sky Tuesday night, according to AccuWeather.

Thunderstorms are expected to develop by late morning, with the most intense activity occurring between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The National Weather Service foresees rainfall amounts between a quarter of an inch to half an inch for the New York City area.

Upgrading the bullpen ahead of the trade deadline is always on the Yankees’ to-do list.

Social Security recipients who defaulted on their federal student loans are no longer at risk of having their monthly benefits reduced, at least for the time being.

Thomas Wuensch, Sr., 73, of Middletown, N.J., passed away peacefully on June 6. Born in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, Tom graduated from Xaverian High School and served in the U.S. Navy. He later worked in financial roles for the City of NYC/FISA. The father of two will be remembered for his witty sense of humor, love of the NY Yankees, playing softball, and summers spent in Lake Hopatcong, N.J. with his six grandchildren. Read the full obituary on SILive.com.

The storms are foreseen to bring pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 50 mph.

And the president is reportedly worried that Pope Leo XIV is looking to ruin the whole thing.

The weather service adds, "Minor flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected."

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Staten Island FerryHawks are commemorating a hometown hero this Father’s Day with a one-of-a-kind tribute to borough baseball legend Bobby Thomson.

Popular fitness equipment sold at Costco has been recalled after more than 100 injuries were reported by consumers.

Sharks will take over the summer TV schedule once again this year — Shark Week 2025 starts in July.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Whether it was through his high school baseball days at St. Peter’s, his sportswriting legacy at the Staten Island Advance/SILive.com or his coaching experiences that lasted decades, Jack Minogue always displayed his love for the game of baseball.

Father’s Day will be here before you know it, and YETI has been releasing some great drops geared towards the holiday. If a high-tech beach chair isn’t his style, YETI also has The Raise One Up Set for $100 as a gift for dad. The best part? The full set is also on sale for 20% off right now in anticipation of the holiday.

Taylor Dayne, the singer who is perhaps best known for her albums, “Tell It to My Heart,” and “Can’t Fight Fate,” talked candidly to Parade about her recent battle with colon cancer, as reported in a story on pennlive.com

From hip hop to opera music, there is something for everyone to listen to and a concert for anyone to attend this summer on Staten Island.

The weather service says, "High flows along the Salmon River caused by excessive rainfall are expected."

Ever since canceling the Old Timers Game last year, the Yankees have been looking for a way to revive this beloved mid-summer ritual. It’s not as easy as it sounds, as insiders say it Derek Jeter, of all people, who nixed the event.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A Staten Island lottery player made the purchase of a lifetime after winning $1,000 a week for life in the Cash4Life game.

It was quite literally a banner day for Xaverian Tuesday, June 3, as both the girls’ Varsity golf and the boys’ Varsity tennis teams, each led by a spate of Staten Islanders, wrapped up undefeated seasons by taking their respective CHSAA City Championships.

A new study has identified some of the most selective colleges and universities in the United States, and several of these institutions are in New York state.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A new election season has brought North Shore Councilmember Kamillah Hanks back into the good graces of most of the city’s police unions.

On May 28 in the 600 block of Bay Street near Broad Street at about 4:15 p.m., Jennifer Oliveras, of Bay Street, allegedly pointed a box cutter at a 47-year-old woman and said, “If you don’t get off Bay Street I’ll cut you.”

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Islanders are waking to cloudy, foggy weather and the possibility of thunderstorms during the morning rush hour.

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.— A mafia hitman’s plea for compassionate release after being convicted in a series of gangland murders that spilled onto Staten Island has been denied by a judge, federal court records show.

"Areas of fog have developed across the region. There is some patchy dense fog where visibilities have been reduced to near a half to quarter of a mile. Motorists should be aware of rapidly changing visibilities and proceed with extra caution. Use low beam headlights, reduce speeds, and leave extra distance between yourself and the vehicle in front of you," says the weather service.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island native Danny Mondello, the social media sensation known as “Cugine,” is taking his viral food content from the screen to the streets with a new sandwich shop in Brooklyn.

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"At 12:30 a.m., Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain has already fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly," according to the weather service. "Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas."

The weather service adds, "Minor flooding is forecast for Cohocton River near Campbell."

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"At 10:05 p.m., Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.75 and 2.75 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly," states the weather service. "Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas."

"At 9:25 p.m., Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly," states the weather service. "Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas."

Wind gusts of up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail (1 inch) are probable.

"The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire," says the National Weather Service.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The New York state Senate on Monday night voted to pass the Medical Aid in Dying Act just days before the end of its legislative session on June 12.

"The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures. A Flood Watch remains in effect until 11 a.m. Tuesday for portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania," says the National Weather Service.

Wind gusts of up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail (1 inch) are probable.

Wind gusts of up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail (1 inch) are predicted.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Sundog Theatre will present a double-billed production straight from Scotland’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

"At 10:14 p.m., Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring and multiple roads are flooded in the area," according to the weather service. "Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses."