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Faulty solar eclipse glasses: Amazon to offer refunds

The company said it will refund the balance paid for any glasses not confirmed to be safe.

 

The most famous Staten Islanders of all time

They've hit a shot heard 'round the world. They're musical, Impractical, and know a thing or 36 about Shaolin.

 

Furor over Charlottesville follows Trump home to Manhattan

After two days of public equivocation and internal White House debate, the president condemned white supremacist groups by name on Monday, declaring "racism is evil".

 

Rain Tuesday, heat, humidity on the way for the work week

Scattered showers are in store for the remainder of Tuesday, with increasing humidity, forecasters said. Temperatures should peak in the mid-to-upper 70s.

 

Do the Democrats need to run more celebrity candidates?

Two of our last four Republican presidents were celebrities first, politicians second, and many say Democrats must field celebrity candidates to win again.

 

Get indicted on Staten Island, expect a conviction, statistics show; 90 percent rate

Nearly nine of every 10 suspects indicted on criminal charges on Staten Island are convicted of some offense, mainly by plea, statistics show

 

Speed restrictions on Verrazano-Narrows Bridge

Drivers are expected to reduce their speeds on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge during the Tuesday morning rush hour.

 

Solar eclipse 2017: What will we see from Staten Island?

A partial solar eclipse will be visible -- weather-permitting -- from the borough.

 

Merck, Under Armour, Intel CEOs resign from Trump panel

The CEOs of athletic wear manufacturer Under Armour, computer chip maker Intel and pharmaceutical company Merck resigned Monday from the White House's American Manufacturing Council -- with the Merck withdrawal drawing a quick and angry Twitter outburst from President Donald Trump.

 

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