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Hurricane Irma could KO Florida, weather models show

Whether it's a knockout or a sideswipe, the major weather models agree that Florida likely will take quite a beating from Hurricane Irma.

 

Quiz: Can you answer these questions on state exams?

On the first day of school, see if you are smarter than a fifth-grader by answering exam questions in reading and math.

 

Hurricane Irma: Latest developments NYC residents should know

The effects of Irma could be felt on Staten Island on Wednesday if the storm moves up the East Coast.

 

Hurricane Irma toll hits 10, increasing threat for Florida

Irma weakened only slightly Thursday morning and remained a powerful Category 5 storm

 

Secretly-recorded conversations preceded judges' resignations; probe continuing

Secretly recorded conversations sparked a probe that preceded the resignations Wednesday of the administrative judges for civil and criminal matters on Staten Island from those posts, sources confirmed.

 

First day of school 2017: A mix of jitters and excitement

Students felt a mix of anticipation for the first day, while some were sad to see the end of summer.

 

First Harvey, now Irma: Here's how hurricanes get their names

Unfortunately, with hurricane season typically running through the end of November, we may see additional severe storms begin to form.

 

30-year-old man nabbed for alleged Fort Wadsworth deli robbery

A 30-year-old man was arrested a few blocks from where he allegedly committed a robbery at a deli in Fort Wadsworth.

 

Should Al Franken run for president?

Sen. Al Franken is smart, packs star power and has deep-pocketed friends in the entertainment industry who could help fund a run. But critics say we don't need a comedian in the White House, and even Franken's allies argue liberals need his skills in the Senate.

 

10 old-school Staten Island photos from the first day of classes

As the new school year gets underway, here's a look back at some of our favorite back-to-school shots

 

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