Many of the borough's beaches are secluded and lack lifeguards. For many visitors, that’s key to their appeal.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — These snowbirds stay North in winter and are among the visible indicators of the cold weather to come locally. They’re slate-colored birds called Dark-eyed Juncos. “Yes ...

Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella and city council members attacked the city for planning to “dump a migrant shelter" in their neighborhood. ... in the dark of the night, ...

Cop cars and barricades surrounded a controversial Staten Island Catholic school-turned-migrant-shelter Sunday — as police said they are bracing for a rally Monday that could bring more than ...

13-year-old critically injured in shooting near Staten Island school 01:55. ... The flashing lights of the police car could be seen in the dark, the park still closed off hours after the shooting.

Staten Island Chuck may make the official weather prediction in New York, but he is far from the only groundhog known for his forecast on Groundhog Day, celebrated every Feb. 2.