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Citing inflation, this national grocery chain is reducing prices on over 250 items
One national grocery chain is giving customers — and their wallets — a much-needed break this summer. ALDI recently announced it has dropped prices on more than 250 items in an attempt to help Americans save money. The chain estimated the price drops would create $100 million in savings through Labor Day.
These are the 20 most common jobs in NYC area, data shows
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- If you’re in the market for a job, it helps to know which professions are in the highest demand. The Staten Island Advance/SILive.com recently analyzed May 2023 occupational employment and wage data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to identify the most common jobs in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan area.
Yankees’ Clarke Schmidt makes another statement in win that Clay Holmes almost blew
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt really wanted to break another personal barrier. He got to 100 pitches for the first time last month. Throwing his best game as a big leaguer on Friday night at Tropicana Field, Schmidt wanted to get through seven innings for the first time.
Here’s how Staten Island’s public high schools rank, according to U.S. News & World Report
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. —The U.S. News and World Report released its ranking of the top high schools across the United States in 2024 —and that includes state, city and local rankings. The rankings evaluate nearly 18,000 eligible public high schools at the national, state and local levels. Along...
First Gifted and Talented school is coming to Staten Island: 6 key questions answered
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island will soon have a dedicated Gifted and Talented (G&T) school for grades K-8 — opening at the former St. John Villa Academy campus in Arrochar. The announcement was made Thursday by Councilman David Carr (R-Mid-Island/Southwest Brooklyn), who has been advocating for a...
Kevin Hart receives 2024 Mark Twain Prize: How to watch
This weekend, the nation will be able to join in on celebrating the latest accomplishment of one of Hollywood’s beloved comedians. Kevin Hart was recently awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall in Washington, D.C.. An all-star lineup was there to be part of the event, which is now set to premiere Saturday, May 11 at 10 p.m. EDT/7 p.m. PDT.
Computers, books, desks: Where are St. John’s U. leftovers going after Staten Island campus closes?
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The end of the Staten Island campus of St. John’s University is near: Students had their last day at the end of April and faculty members will be wrapping up operations in mid-June. So, what’s happening to the books, computers, televisions, chairs and desks...
Exotic piece of Staten Island beachfront guerrilla art appears vandalized, but here’s the bigger mystery
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – It’s a mystery wrapped inside a whodunit. An exotic piece of guerrilla artwork on the beachfront at Lemon Creek Park appears to have been vandalized. But the question of how the mysterious sculpture came to be damaged has revealed a deeper puzzle: who created the unsanctioned artwork in the first place?
NY weather update: Coastal flood statement for Nassau County until 1 a.m. Sunday
On Saturday at 3:14 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated coastal flood statement valid from 10 p.m. until Sunday 1 a.m. for Nassau County. The weather service adds, "Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline." "Brief...
NY weather: Expect dense fog in Ulster and Dutchess counties until Saturday morning
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 4:34 a.m. on Saturday for dense fog until 8 a.m. for Ulster and Dutchess counties. "Localized areas of dense fog may occur within sheltered valleys across portions of the Mid-Hudson, southern Taconics, and southern Litchfield Hills. Any areas of fog will quickly diminish following sunrise. Travelers may encounter rapid reductions in visibility on area roadways, and should take precautions including allowing extra braking distance and using low beam headlights this morning," according to the weather service.
NY weather: Prepare for dense fog in New York Saturday morning
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 4:22 a.m. on Saturday for dense fog until 7 a.m. for Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany and Erie counties. "Areas of dense fog especially in valley locations will continue this morning. Visibility may be less than one-half of a mile...
NY weather: The current coastal flood advisory will expire at 4 a.m.
The advisory was for Westchester County. Breaking down weather alerts: advisories, watches, and warnings. A flash flood warning is issued when a flash flood is either imminent or already occurring. In flood-prone areas, it's crucial to move immediately to higher ground. A flash flood is a sudden and violent inundation that can develop within minutes to hours, and it can even happen in areas not currently experiencing rainfall.
Pacers take Game 3 to keep Knicks from taking a commanding lead
The Pacers have made it a series. Andrew Nembhard hit a huge 3-pointer late and Aaron Nesmith made two clutch free throws in the final seconds as Indiana fended off the visiting Knicks, 111-106, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse to get within 2-1 in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Tyrese Haliburton went for...
Mega Millions numbers: Are you the lucky winner of Friday’s $331 million jackpot?
Are you tonight’s lucky winner? Grab your tickets and check your numbers. The Mega Millions lottery jackpot continues to rise after someone won the $1.13 billion prize on March 26. Here are the winning numbers in Friday’s drawing:. 13-22-26-32-65; Mega Ball: 18; Megaplier: 4X. The estimated jackpot for...
Mets slugger is continuing troubling ‘trend’ rival warned about last season
Much of the discourse around the New York Mets this season has centered around Pete Alonso’s future, particularly if he will be traded and/or re-signed. (Both can end up true.) Part of that discussion is whether the Mets should want to keep Alonso, their homegrown slugger who has become...
Parades to close roads in NYC on May 10 and May 11
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — In planning for any weekend excursions it’s a good idea to make a note of road closures so as to avoid delays wherever possible. The last thing you want to do is miss a reservation or cancel plans because you didn’t know your usual route was detoured.
Ex-MLB first-round pick dies suddenly at 43
Sean Burroughs, the former MLB infielder and first-round pick, died at 43 on Thursday, Little League International announced Friday. Burroughs collapsed and died while coaching his son’s Little League team, USA TODAY’s Bob Nightengale reported Friday via his verified X account. Little League International also said that he died “suddenly” while coaching his son’s team. No official cause of death has been revealed.
Staten Island author wins America’s most prestigious literary prize, the 2024 PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — It’s an ink-redible achievement!. Claire Jimenez, a writer who grew up in Brooklyn and Staten Island and a former Staten Island Advance intern, has been named the winner of the prestigious 2024 PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction for her family drama-mystery, “What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez,” (Grand Central).
How to watch the Knicks and Pacers in Game 3 of the NBA playoffs tonight (5-10-24) and stream online for free
The New York Knicks lead their NBA playoff second-round series vs. the Indiana Pacers 2-0 with Game 3 coming up tonight (May 10, 2024) in Indiana. ESPN will broadcast the game at 8 p.m. ET, but if you don’t have cable there’s still other ways to stream it for free.
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