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Staten Island nature: The weeds of roadsides and abandoned fields

While native wildflowers are generally the preferred roadside attraction, most of the plants growing along uncultivated roadsides and in empty fields are invasive species that do not have particularly attractive flowers and are better adapted for disturbed environments than native species....

 

Coast Guard: Video captured Staten Island Ferry jump

Surveillance video on the Staten Island Ferry captured a man jumping overboard on Thursday night from the St. George-bound vessel, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

 

Borelli says he tried to stop social media attacks on Materna

"I was attempting to rationalize to someone who makes fake Facebook pages and challenges people to duels."

 

'MedSafe' drug disposal boxes installed at 2 Staten Island pharmacies

On Thursday, District Attorney Michael E. McMahon announced the installation of drug disposal pharmacies.

 

Despite no visible changes, DOT insists North Shore transportation upgrades on schedule

The only part of the 18-point plan that has been implemented is a campaign to encourage drivers to use public transportation or ride their bikes

 

Pesticide spraying on East Shore this Tuesday

The city will spray pesticide from trucks in the East Shore on Tuesday night to reduce risk of West Nile virus transmitted by mosquitoes, officials said.

 

As Touch Gentleman's Club grinds to a halt, a look at recent incidents

Travis club as been shuttered by the NYPD, at least temporarily, after an NYPD court filing accused it of being a hotbed of criminal activity including prostitution and shootings.

 

North Shore, Mid-Island streets to be paved next week

The Department of Transportation will conduct paving efforts in Bulls Head, Port Richmond, Clifton and Mariners Harbor next week

 

Move Columbus statue to Staten Island if city removes it, Donovan says

If the Columbus statue is removed from its pedestal outside Central Park, Donovan wants it transferred to Great Kills Park.

 

Touch Gentleman's Club shuttered by authorities

Touch Gentleman's Club in Travis has been shut down by the authorities.

 

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