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.